A look at search engines with their own indexes
Posted , updatedA cursory review of all the non-metasearch, indexing search engines I have been able to find.
About 5 thousand words; a somewhat long read
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A cursory review of all the non-metasearch, indexing search engines I have been able to find.
About 5 thousand words; a somewhat long read
A lengthy guide to making simple, inclusive sites focused on content before form. Emphasizes brutalist design and accessibility to include under-represented users.
About 19 thousand words; a very long read
WhatsApp's rise and recent PR efforts highlight a class of business models that I call "user domestication".
3181 words; a read
While source code is critical for user autonomy, it isn't required to evaluate software security or understand run-time behavior.
4327 words; a somewhat long read
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