Google Sells Maine Barge For Scrap 79
An anonymous reader writes "Reports indicate that Google has sold one of its two mystery Google Barges. The barge in question is located in Portland, Maine. While Google's Maine barge is to be scrapped, the fate of its second barge – located in Stockton, California – remains unknown. From the article: "Now, instead of planning a future unveiling of the finished project, Google apparently dropped it. In an email response to eWEEK, a Google spokesperson would only confirm that the barge had been sold and declined to reveal any more about the now-defunct project or any such future endeavors. The scrapping of the barge in Portland Harbor was first reported July 31 by The Portland Press, which said it will be heading out to an undisclosed location after being purchased by an unnamed international barge company. The barge carried 63 shipping containers that were arranged to create a four-story building and was slated to be filled with technologies that were to be displayed to the public."
Re:Theory I heard (Score:3, Funny)
I guessed it was a software development site to be anchored 12.1 miles off shore and staffed with Indians, Chinese and whatnot. No H1-B visas needed.
But you could be right.
Re:I will tell you. (Score:3, Funny)
OK, bare with me, it's gonna get complicated.
Thanks for the offer, but I'll have to pass. I don't really want to see your private parts.
Re:Why is this news? Seriously? (Score:2, Funny)
The barge was hosting Google+. We hope.