Google has launched the "+1" button - their answer to Facebook's "like" button.

Will this fare better than Google's previous Social efforts (like Buzz, which flew like a lead balloon)?

We'll see.

In the meantime here are a couple of the best articles about it:

10+ Points About Google +1

It's Here: Google +1 Button for Websites

and Google's official announcement:

The +1 Button for Websites