What is it that makes Google so popular?

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The discussion centers around the reasons for Google's popularity compared to other search engines like Yahoo and Excite. Key points include Google's simplicity, speed, and effective search results, attributed to its superior PageRank algorithm. Users appreciate the clean interface and quick loading times, which enhance the overall experience. Some participants mention using Yahoo but note that it relies on Google's search technology, essentially making it a Google experience with added ads. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes about computer issues and frustrations with outdated technology, highlighting how these problems can affect search engine usage. Overall, Google is favored for its efficiency and user-friendly design, while some users express nostalgia for other search engines.
  • #31
That avatar is really deceiving, even knowing its you I thought: whoa! Gale knows a lot about Lunix!
 
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I use Google most of the time.

But to have different info I use: http://alltheweb.com/

I believe both receive most of their links from 'the open directory project' (http://dmoz.org/). When you have a webpage just put it on http://dmoz.org/ and soon almost all search engines will display your page.
 
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  • #33
Originally posted by Monique
That avatar is really deceiving, even knowing its you I thought: whoa! Gale knows a lot about Lunix!

haha, you think that's bad... i keep thinking the same things. I read other threads and I'm like woah... when did i say that... heh.. riight...
 
  • #34
wow!

wow Gale17, your desktop is hott! How did you create that background of yours (all the red circles and machine-looking things)?
 
  • #35
Can you?

Can you post that background again w/o your picture and your GIMF box?

I would love to put the pic on my desktop!
 
  • #36
Here, I found one on Google!

http://plante.netfirms.com/despre_noi/harts.gif
 
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Integral0, I get my backgrounds from DeviantART - http://wallpaper.deviantart.com/

Here is the link to the picture in my background:

http://www.deviantart.com/view/3491306/
 
  • #38
lol

funny monique . . . hearts on my desktop? I prefer mathematical syntax to the loopy lover hearts :wink:

The universal theory-equation is actually posted on my desktop right now . . . that's why it is blank.

:wink:
 

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