Answering machine program?

[CozBoogie]

You're correct...Google bought it recently. As it's still in beta you have to receive an invite from a current user. Then it's just a matter of signing up and getting a new number. Without the invite you can reserve a number and you'll be notified via email when GrandCentral goes public.

I have a few invites for anyone who is serious about using GrandCentral.

late,
Coz

EDIT: I use it when I have artists coming to town to play a gig for me. I give them one number and if they run into problems on the road they call that one number and it rings at home, cell, and work. They can get a hold of me literally anywhere, anytime.