Do you use Google/MS desktop search application?
Which do you prefer?
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Google Desktop vs. MS Desktop Search
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, Oct 21 2009 04:11 PM
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 04:11 PM
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 05:24 PM
You should add the option "none" for dudes like me who simply type google.com in their browser... or don't need to search for stuff because they know it all.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 06:56 PM
That's "other" 
But this is for searching your computer not the web
But this is for searching your computer
not the web
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:23 PM
None.
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:48 PM
ditto Rik
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Posted 21 October 2009 - 11:04 PM
I also don't use one. What's the point? Isn't that what the "search" in Windows explorer is for?
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Posted 22 October 2009 - 02:43 AM
I use google desktop. Windows' search is way too f'n slow imo. I want results NOW!!! 
The other day I wanted to check out that scene where Jenna Jameson and her girlfriend were g.....
nm.
The other day I wanted to check out that scene where Jenna Jameson and her girlfriend were g.....nm.
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Posted 22 October 2009 - 03:21 AM
hog, on Oct 21 2009, 10:24 AM, said:
You should add the option "none" for dudes like me who don't need to search for stuff because they know it all.
Nice to have a "know it all" in our forum
I dont use one either. my OS desktop is fine, and i generally have a program or browser tab hogging the show
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Posted 22 October 2009 - 03:49 AM
banj0, on Oct 21 2009, 10:43 PM, said:
I use google desktop. Windows' search is way too f'n slow imo. I want results NOW!!! The other day I wanted to check out that scene where Jenna Jameson and her girlfriend were g.....
nm.
The other day I wanted to check out that scene where Jenna Jameson and her girlfriend were g.....nm.
Upgrade! (lol)
Seriously, even with like 3 terabytes or however much crap I have it only takes me maybe 15 seconds to search for something.
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Posted 22 October 2009 - 06:23 AM
eniparadoxgma, on Oct 21 2009, 11:49 PM, said:
Seriously, even with like 3 terabytes or however much crap I have it only takes me maybe 15 seconds to search for something.
why spend 15 seconds when you can see the results as you type? I can do a lot in 15 seconds. The other day I wanted to check out that scene where Jenna Jameson and her girlfriend were g.....
dammit.
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Posted 22 October 2009 - 05:51 PM
I just use the integrated search in the 7 start orb. If that doesn't get me what I want, then I hit WHS and just browse around with explorer. So, ummm, other for me.
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Posted 22 October 2009 - 11:41 PM
Christopholofigus, on Oct 22 2009, 07:51 PM, said:
I just use the integrated search in the 7 start orb. If that doesn't get me what I want, then I hit WHS and just browse around with explorer. So, ummm, other for me.
I prefer the Google Desktop btw... it's just that tiny little bit more user friendly. Although I don't trust Google... Choices choices choices
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