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Re: Open Source and Search

__/ [alain] on Saturday 15 October 2005 10:52 \__

> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>>> You could try a totally different approach; 'SE@HOME', 'P2P-SE' or even
>>> a combination of both.
>> 
>> I'll have a look, thanks.
> 
> Mind you, SE@HOME and P2P-SE are things I made up :)


SETI@home is the first thing that arose in my head. Sounded dubious - Search
Engine at Home and Peer to Peer Search Engine...

Speaking of SETI@home, here is an analogy I made up a few days ago and
tossed in a text file:

Running anti-virus/spyware/malware is much like running SETI@home, thus
seeking extra terrestrial life. It only drains your CPU in vain. If your
operating system is sufficiently flawed and requires add-on protection,
consider alternatives.


>>> So... who here knows Python ? :)
>> 
>> Why Python? Because Brin used it? Speaking of which, I heard about Python
>> on Rails some days ago. I can't recall if it simply hit the Slashdot
>> front page...
> 
> Python is open source.
> That's my only reason.


It does not prevent it from being used for evil purposes. I will say no
more, just keyworks instead: google.com, mozilla.com, wordpress.com(?),
DMOZ(?)...

Roy 

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