Google getting a rival?

Skybird · 07-29-08, 01:38 AM

http://www.cuil.com/info/

Up and running. Let's bring their servers down!

Ebay no longer is a private selling platform, but is controlled by professional traders, it seems. Google's usability has suffered in the past two years, because too much advertizing controls the search results and, as the intorduction above mentions, too primitive metrics. The disadvantage of Microsoft's de facto monopole position for customers must not be explained. I think a healthy rival for Google would be good, like it would be good to have a second wikipedia-style online encyclopedia where not everybody can write whatever he wants and fears for PC can make it being deleted again, but must prove his professionality regarding the article's content.

Tchocky · 07-29-08, 05:23 AM

This algorithm is horrific, as is the presentation of results.

I don't expect to see much more of Cuil.

Raptor1 · 07-29-08, 05:31 AM

Yeah, it does seem rather pathetic, Google keeps everything clean and simple (Discounting the ads), while they have the layout of one of those business sites that nobody ever visits

EDIT: ROFL, if you search for Subsim you won't even find this site

kiwi_2005 · 07-29-08, 05:40 AM

There are many search engines already out there what makes Cuil any better. And why change it when it works. Bit like why go to vista when xp works fine for you... Right?

Google's simple to use.

Skybird · 07-29-08, 05:48 AM

Give it some time, and check their staff list. They got key personell from Google and Wikipedia, so I assume their gang has the capability to learn and improve. Google is so huge that you cannot expect it to be beaten in the first attempt, on day one, out of the box.

One thing I already like: the massive reduction of commercial links and advert links in the results.

UnderseaLcpl · 07-29-08, 08:16 AM

Another unexpected thread from you, skybird. I hav eto completely agree that competition could only help. And here I was thinking you would advocate nationalization of google

longam · 07-30-08, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor1

Yeah, it does seem rather pathetic, Google keeps everything clean and simple (Discounting the ads), while they have the layout of one of those business sites that nobody ever visits

EDIT: ROFL, if you search for Subsim you won't even find this site

Neal needs to submit.
http://www.cuil.com/info/webmaster_info/

edit: do a search for silent hunter 4, results are better

07-29-08, 01:38 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Google getting a rival? http://www.cuil.com/info/ Up and running. Let's bring their servers down! Ebay no longer is a private selling platform, but is controlled by professional traders, it seems. Google's usability has suffered in the past two years, because too much advertizing controls the search results and, as the intorduction above mentions, too primitive metrics. The disadvantage of Microsoft's de facto monopole position for customers must not be explained. I think a healthy rival for Google would be good, like it would be good to have a second wikipedia-style online encyclopedia where not everybody can write whatever he wants and fears for PC can make it being deleted again, but must prove his professionality regarding the article's content. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-29-08, 05:23 AM	#2
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	This algorithm is horrific, as is the presentation of results. I don't expect to see much more of Cuil. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-29-08, 05:31 AM	#3
Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Yeah, it does seem rather pathetic, Google keeps everything clean and simple (Discounting the ads), while they have the layout of one of those business sites that nobody ever visits EDIT: ROFL, if you search for Subsim you won't even find this site __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

07-29-08, 05:48 AM	#5
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Give it some time, and check their staff list. They got key personell from Google and Wikipedia, so I assume their gang has the capability to learn and improve. Google is so huge that you cannot expect it to be beaten in the first attempt, on day one, out of the box. One thing I already like: the massive reduction of commercial links and advert links in the results. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 07-29-08 at 06:15 AM.

07-29-08, 08:16 AM	#6
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Another unexpected thread from you, skybird. I hav eto completely agree that competition could only help. And here I was thinking you would advocate nationalization of google __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-29-08, 05:40 AM	#4
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	There are many search engines already out there what makes Cuil any better. And why change it when it works. Bit like why go to vista when xp works fine for you... Right? Google's simple to use.