Re:Let me Duck Duck Go that for you
by antirez on Monday May 10, 2010 @02:33PM
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Using DDG as a replacement for Google in the latest two months. I'm impressed. If it's better or not than google for certain types of usage, I'll let other users to decide (but it is better, for my usage). But what is truly impressive is how this guy build a search engine that works in a way that is comparable to Google for the end user, with limited resources.
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I find that Google gives me better results when it matters. So although DDG has been my primary search engine, there are times when I'll enter my query into Google and get something that better satisfies my information need as either the first or second result, whereas I might have to look further down the list on DDG.
That said, I do love DDG, and it's still my primary search engine after 2 months as well. I switched based on the privacy policy (no personally identifiable information retained), ability to use HTTPS, and the nice infinite scrolling implementation, and unless these things change I'll certainly continue to use it. The combination of these, plus the generally impressive quality of the search results, make it really great.
Kinda solidifies the notion that you can compete on more than just the content of the search results list.
It's easy to double check on Google with DDG, if you search for:
!google hacker news
It'll take you to Google's results on Hacker News.
It's even easier now. You can use the !g shortcut, and there are shortcuts for most google services, e.g. !gf !gn etc.
I like the search engine. I have been using it as my default for the past month. I just love the infinite scroll thing.
My only gripe I have is that it is slow. I have a pathetically slow connection and DDG is at least 3-4 times slower than Google.