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Putting Google to the Test

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the time-is-of-the-essence dept.

Big Nothing writes "Google has built its reputation on being the fastest and most accurate way to find information. But is the internet really the quickest way to access facts - and get them right? The Guardian puts Google to the test against more old-fashioned methods."

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  1. They didn't search ... by rduke15 · · Score: 1, Troll

    ... for weapons of mass destruction.

    Sorry, couldn't resist :-)

  2. Re:Is google really that accurate? by HeghmoH · · Score: 1, Troll

    I think it's broken. I clicked "I'm Feeling Lucky" and it started loading something, then it just erased the text box!

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  3. Re:I wonder... by b-baggins · · Score: 0, Troll

    which is basically "googling" the library. Sorry that doesn't count. Gotta do it the old-fashioned way.

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