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#1 Sphere

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Posted 21 October 2009 - 04:11 PM

Do you use Google/MS desktop search application?
Which do you prefer?

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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" :moreilly:

But this is for searching your computer :cheers: not the web :banj0:

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Posted 21 October 2009 - 07:23 PM

None.

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Posted 21 October 2009 - 08:48 PM

:moreilly: 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!!! :cheers: The other day I wanted to check out that scene where Jenna Jameson and her girlfriend were g.....


nm. :moreilly:

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Posted 22 October 2009 - 03:21 AM

View Posthog, 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 :moreilly:

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

View Postbanj0, 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!!! :banj0: The other day I wanted to check out that scene where Jenna Jameson and her girlfriend were g.....
nm. :cheers:

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. :moreilly:

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Posted 22 October 2009 - 06:23 AM

View Posteniparadoxgma, 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. :moreilly:

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. :cheers:

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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

View PostChristopholofigus, 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.
That's the MS Desktop Search mate :moreilly:

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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