I'll take them for their word on the performance aspect. However, my brief test of the engine disturbed me a bit. It is not obvious to me where the results of a search appear. Cuz it aint on the homepage. Speed and coverage key but it means nothing without results.
The service in any incarnation speeds communication, but no current service excels in all functions. I just cannot imagine that any of these companies share the common goal of developing the best product. It really irks me, though, that big companies like Msft and AT&T try and piggy back on AOL's service while ICQ strive to create its own brand/standard. Standing on the shoulders of giants...
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I'll take them for their word on the performance aspect. However, my brief test of the engine disturbed me a bit. It is not obvious to me where the results of a search appear. Cuz it aint on the homepage. Speed and coverage key but it means nothing without results.
The service in any incarnation speeds communication, but no current service excels in all functions. I just cannot imagine that any of these companies share the common goal of developing the best product. It really irks me, though, that big companies like Msft and AT&T try and piggy back on AOL's service while ICQ strive to create its own brand/standard. Standing on the shoulders of giants...