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Re:Search engines alternatives now that Google isn't Google ... by kevin_thibedeau on Monday May 25, 2026 @12:26PM (#48268674)
Prior to eternal September, the internet was dominated by college students and staff. Everything was free by virtue of there being no secure payment mechanism. That spirit continued as it opened to the broader public.
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Re:Search engines alternatives now that Google isn't Google ... by rglullis on Monday May 25, 2026 @06:37PM (#48272711)
> Everything was free by virtue of there being no secure payment mechanism.

That and the fact Universities provided free, fast and unmetered internet access. I doubt they would be running anything if they had to pay $1/hour like regular people had to in their dial-up days.

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