October 15, 2004

Google Desktop

I downloaded the Google Desktop Search utility they released today, and my response is a whole-hearted meh. It's OK, but not what I was really looking for.

Don't get me wrong, it's cool for what it does. For example, a desktop search on my computer for Investment turns up this:

(The colorful splotch above covers up my IP address)

Basically, it can be useful for finding some information. What I was really looking for was something that a replacement for the stupid WindowsXP search dog sidebar. I want an old-fashioned dialog box where I can type win*.txt and the computer will know what to look for.

At the very, very least, Google-friends, I need the ability to sort alphabetically.

But, anyways, neat service.

Let me tell you, I love the Google company. You have a company that gives away every consumer product it has and limits its advertising to text ads only--no flashing banners, no popups. I've never gotten any spyware from Google. Basically: Google isn't evil. God bless 'em.

But if they ever do turn evil, hoo boy... Western civilization will fall. Or we'll go back to Yahoo. One and the same.

Posted by Blog Jones at October 15, 2004 10:08 PM | Category: Technology

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