Cuil - New Search Engine

[DudeAsInCool]

There is a new kid on the block in the search engine business and it's name is Cuil (pronounced 'cool'). It launched today.

This one looks like they may give Google a run for the money, mainly because it was designed by ex-Googlers. The New York Times notes that with "120 billion Web pages, Cuil’s search index is larger than any other."

I did a random search for Dudeasincool on both engines - Google had 65, 000 entries, while Cuil only had half as many. But for a startup that just launched, their search results are pretty impressive, even though they think I'm only have as famous

Try it out HERE.

[DudeAsInCool]

According to the UK Guardian, Cuil needs to work out a few kinks in its search apparatus

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[Malicious Intent]

Not so Cuil!

I'll stay with Google for the minute and perhaps check back in 6 months when they have their...errr.... features ... fully worked out.

[DudeAsInCool]

Cuil acknowledges serious file corruption ... and corrects it

Read More @ The UK Guardian

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I think it's healthy for Google to have some competition. Not sure if this one picked the greatest name - particularly after I was PM'd with this at Reddit