And then it loses its dominance as competitors knock off its software and distribute it to a pack of fast-moving hardware specialists.

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Other closures include Fast Flip, Google Desktop, Sidewiki, Google Pack, Google Image Labeler and Google Web Security.

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"The water levels came up so fast some of the folks didn't have time to actually pack their things and move out, so they're having to do it after the fact, " Wakulla County Undersheriff Maurice Langston told CNN.

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