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Evo said:
I think once I moved to Chrome I realized I didn't need anything other than a minimal, fast and clean interface.
Is Google Too Powerful in the Search Engine Market?
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The discussion centers on the perceived power and influence of Google in the search engine market, including concerns about potential antitrust issues raised by the U.S. government. Participants share their experiences with Google and alternative search engines, exploring the implications of Google's dominance and the quality of its services.
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- Some participants express concern that Google's success may equate to an abuse of power, referencing ongoing antitrust inquiries.
- Others highlight their positive experiences with Google's simplicity and functionality, particularly in comparison to alternatives like Bing and Yahoo.
- Several users appreciate specific Google services, such as Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Scholar, while noting limitations in some areas.
- Some participants argue that Google's market share does not constitute a monopoly, emphasizing the availability of alternatives.
- There are mentions of privacy-focused alternatives like Startpage and DuckDuckGo, which some users prefer for their privacy features.
- Participants discuss the perception of Google's contributions to the open-source community and the competitive landscape against companies like Apple and Microsoft.
- Some express skepticism about the government's motives in pursuing antitrust actions against Google, suggesting that the competition is accessible and that Google's advantages are not inherently unfair.
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Participants do not reach a consensus; there are multiple competing views regarding Google's influence, the quality of its services, and the implications of its market dominance. Some express strong support for Google, while others raise concerns about its power and the government's response.
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Participants reference various search engines and their market shares, but there are unresolved questions about the effectiveness of Google's algorithms and the fairness of its competitive practices. The discussion includes subjective experiences and opinions that may vary widely.
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This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring the dynamics of the search engine market, concerns about corporate power, and the implications of antitrust laws in the tech industry.
I think once I moved to Chrome I realized I didn't need anything other than a minimal, fast and clean interface.
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Max™
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Don't get me wrong, I like the chrome(ium) layout too, but you can clean firefox up pretty nicely.
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Hobin
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Unfortunately, your Gnome menu bar makes it look messier than it really is. 
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Max™
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Well, I like it with all my gadgets on there, I've got a lot of stuff on Docky but since this is a square acer monitor I've got extra vertical real estate.
It looks cleaner with autohide on (that's how the gf's comp is set up since it's a netbook) but I use the stuff up there too much, like the ™ insert gadget!
It looks cleaner with autohide on (that's how the gf's comp is set up since it's a netbook) but I use the stuff up there too much, like the ™ insert gadget!
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staddum
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Max, it does look nice tbh. But chrome is still faster.
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I far prefer Bing. The engine always returns topics more relevant to my search criteria and their maps with aerial view is far superior to satellite. I like the new cool picture thing every day too. Plus they don't sell your information (not profiles anyway) which is nice too.
Fellow computer nerds highly recommend duckduckgo.com over all other search engines due to privacy and security. I've started using it and I like it. Except like bing it won't convert between hex, binary, and decimal.
Fellow computer nerds highly recommend duckduckgo.com over all other search engines due to privacy and security. I've started using it and I like it. Except like bing it won't convert between hex, binary, and decimal.
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Ah, I wondered what those were for. Haven't you considered binding it to a keyboard shortcut?Max™ said:
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Max™
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Yeah, but the little down arrow has several more rows of templates which is super handy when I remember them.
I was fiddling around with getting my weather set up so I could train myself to convert to Kelvin (hence the two weathers) and noticed some of the options looked handy. Got the cpu/network monitor, synaptic package manager, kill program, calculator, show desktop, a direct link to preferences/accessories, and my notification area.
Aerial view is a big deal? :P
I hate bing and block it from my computer because of their insulting commercials which basically amount to "Hey, are you a moron? Let us tell you how to think!", plus, y'know, microsoft is bleh for those of us who purged the infection from their systems to relish in the glories of linux-ness.I agree about duckduckgo being nice though, but eh, I've got my privacy taken care of with google already.
I was fiddling around with getting my weather set up so I could train myself to convert to Kelvin (hence the two weathers) and noticed some of the options looked handy. Got the cpu/network monitor, synaptic package manager, kill program, calculator, show desktop, a direct link to preferences/accessories, and my notification area.
Topher925 said:
Aerial view is a big deal? :P
I hate bing and block it from my computer because of their insulting commercials which basically amount to "Hey, are you a moron? Let us tell you how to think!", plus, y'know, microsoft is bleh for those of us who purged the infection from their systems to relish in the glories of linux-ness.I agree about duckduckgo being nice though, but eh, I've got my privacy taken care of with google already.
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Dembadon
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Google's site-specific search is pretty powerful. Since I've always found what I've needed using Google, I haven't used anything else. A long time ago, when I was probably around 7 or eight years old, I'd use my grandparents' computer (486 DX2) when I was at their house. They had Juno, a free internet and mail service. I remember using netscape and having excite as the main search engine. It was very slow, I think they had a 14.4 modem, but it shows just how far the internet and seach engines have come.
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rhody
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Nope, Google got it wrong,Pengwuino said:
HAIL PENG
HAIL PENG
HAIL PENG
There, I set things right...
Rhody...
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mishrashubham
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Not to mention Google funds GSoC which has many a time been of great help for the open source community.
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Pythagorean
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google+, gmail, google docs, google calendar, google scholar, google search (web/images/video), google insights, google finance.
Think that about covers it.
Think that about covers it.
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spacelike
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mishrashubham said:
I was about to bring this up.
I love what google does. Maybe I'm wrong, but I do not get the "money hungry" vibe from google even one tiny bit.
Everything google is involved in is either fully supported by me or something that I just don't care for.
They don't have anything that I am against or dislike, which is exceedingly rare for companies that get that large.
Google is aces in my book.
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