What kind of web searcher have Astro installed in his computer?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the web searching capabilities of a user named Astro on Physics Forums, with participants expressing admiration for his ability to find numerous links and resources quickly. The conversation touches on the tools and methods used for web searching, including specific websites and search engines.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant praises Astro's web searching skills, suggesting he finds a wide array of links for queries.
  • Another participant notes that Astro's sources include a NASA site, Wikipedia, and a physics forum thread, implying that these are common resources.
  • Some participants express that the searching methods used by Astro seem elementary, indicating a level of simplicity in the approach.
  • There is a mention of a specific search related to "Internal Combustion Engine," with a participant providing a link to a relevant thread and discussing the use of Google for this search.
  • Participants acknowledge Astro's impressive research skills while also suggesting that advanced tools are not necessary for effective searching.
  • One participant humorously mentions the need to flatter Astro to be invited to a barbecue, indicating a social aspect to the discussion.
  • Another participant suggests that hitssquad might also be a strong web info finder, indicating a friendly competition in searching skills.
  • Astro confirms the use of various specific sites and Google for searches, while also mentioning that he frequently visits NASA sites.
  • There is a light-hearted focus on the idea of having a barbecue, with participants discussing potential dates for such an event.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on Astro's impressive searching abilities, but there is a lack of consensus on the complexity of the methods used. Some view them as elementary, while others appreciate the skill involved. The discussion about the barbecue remains informal and unresolved regarding the exact plans.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific websites and search engines, but there is no detailed exploration of the effectiveness or limitations of these tools. The discussion remains informal and focused on personal anecdotes rather than technical analysis.

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Members interested in web searching techniques, informal discussions about online research, or those who enjoy community interactions related to Physics Forums may find this thread engaging.

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Anybody knows what kind of web searcher have Astro installed in his computer?. It's amazing to see how he show cents of links for everything people ask him. An example:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=706681#post706681

My Google is more modest.

Astro, I crown you as the SuperWebSearcherMan over the wide PF world. :!) :biggrin:

The ceremony wil be in your home of San Diego, where you will make a great barbacue for us, and where I will be invited of course. :rolleyes:
 
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I see. :bugeye: :bugeye: !
 
Well, one of them is from a specific NASA site, one of them is from Wikipedia and one of them is a physics forum thread.

So, the searchers he used were... Wikipedia, physicsforums and he probably had the Nasa URL already, or maybe he googled it.

Seems pretty elementary to me...?
 
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Smurf said:
Well, one of them is from a specific NASA site, one of them is from Wikipedia and one of them is a physics forum thread.

Seems pretty elementary to me...?

Ok. wait, I will try to find better examples. Anyway the fame of Astro is spread all over PF.
 
Auu I am tired... I have found this one:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=81656

Smurf, maybe it's elementary. And perhaps I have got impressed because I am less than elementary! :smile: :smile:
 
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Clausius2 said:
Auu I am tired... I have found this one:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=81656
Official CSU website. 2nd and 3rd down when googling 'Internal Combustion Engine' (the topic).

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=Internal+Combustion+Engine

Looks like he used google for that one.
Smurf, maybe it's elementary. And perhaps I have got impressed because I am less than elementary! :smile: :smile:
Nah, I believe you. Astronuc is pretty impressive with his research. but really, you don't need any new-fangled toys to do it.
 
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Smurf said:
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Nah, I believe you. Astronuc is pretty impressive with his research. but really, you don't need any new-fangled toys to do it.

You know, I have to flatter him a bit in order to get invited to a barbecue in his home of SD when I arrive there. :biggrin: But please don't tell him I said that :smile: .
 
hitssquad=SuperWebSearcherMan

Astro, I crown you as the SuperWebSearcherMan over the wide PF world.
:smile: Thanks for the compliment.

Actually, I think hitssquad might be the superlative Webinfo finder. He manages to find a lot of useful information.

I do look at specific sites (e.g. hyperphysics, mathworld and scienceworld.wolfram.com, . . . ) and many are saved as favorites.

I do use google as smurf mentioned.

I also frequent the NASA sites - which unfortunately seem to change from year to year.

As for San Diego - its my second home. I actually live most of the time north of NY City - that is when I am not on the road.
 
Yes blah blah blah...

But what about the barbecue? I will arrive on 9th September. I think this thread deserves a meat barbecue for me :biggrin: .
 
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We'll definitely do BBQ, but that depends when I am next in SD, which might not be until October. I'll let you know.