Google In Command Line!

Goosh.org is a new web "google-interface" that behaves similar to a Unix shell.

It's great, you type a command and the results come up. You can even use cursor up and down for command history - I actually used to fool myself at times expecting normal Google search could do this, just like I expect almost any application now to have what Firefox refers to as "Search for text when I start typing" - even if I already know the application doesn't have this feature.

For anybody who's used to Unix style command line like I am, this is really fun to use.

Contrary to what you may think of command line if you're not used to it and never really tried it (and I can't speak for any other than Unix type) it actually beats using mouse on a graphical interface to accomplish some things. And I'm not even some command line "power user", just reap the benefits of it whenever I can. ;)

I'll give you an example for Goosh: in Google, when I search for something I scroll down through the results and if I wish to see another page, I have to point with my pointer on the page number or "Next", which, once you've tried it in command line (Goosh) becomes simply too slow. In command line you just type "m" and then Enter and voila! You're there already, on the next page.
(disclaimer: I use ThinkPad and a TrackPoint so my fingers are always on the keyboard and I feel the benefits of using keyboard shortcuts for those who know what I mean)

And I have to hand it to the man behind the Goosh, Stephen Grothkopp - Goosh is blazingly fast! I don't know how he accomplished that but it's like I'm executing commands on my own system! I know Google is fast as well but this really seems faster when searching, part of which I'm sure is due to showing only 4 results at time, but still gives a great impression.

Posted on June 06, 2008 ~ Write a comment


Always Try And Fail

“The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better than those who try nothing and succeed.”… (continue reading)

Posted on May 18, 2008 ~ Write a comment


The Successful Entrepreneur's Magic Word

I just had to share this with everybody before anything else.

A very eye-opening article about the one thing that separates the men from the boys when it comes to entrepreneurship.
The one thing that all successful entrepreneurs possess and the others don't. And as you can tell from the title, it's not something you can touch.

Since I couldn't say it better than Mr. Ken McCarthy himself, you'll just have to take my word on it and go and read it.

If you want to accomplish anything more in your life, nothing is more important than this article. (DISCLAIMER: For all I know, you may already be aware of this)

Here's the article:
The Successful Entrepreneur's Magic Word

Posted on May 18, 2008 ~ Write a comment


Great Startup Advices

I just watched this video and I couldn't recommend it more to those of you dreaming of having your own business one day but you're still quite not there yet.
And it's a must for those getting ready to launch the next Google, Facebook or YouTube!

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Posted on May 08, 2008 ~ Write a comment


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