> I remember trying out Google in the early days ... it [was] about the same quality as other search engines... continuous improvement that gave them their curr

> I remember trying out Google in the early days ... it [was] about the same quality as other search engines... continuous improvement that gave them their current position... history was kind of rewritten that it was the genius invention of PageRank. I had the same thought too. If memory serves me right google was not magnitudes of scale better than other engines just better marketed, more accessible, and easier to use(interface). Even now, despite Googles distinct capabilities, I almost exclusively use DuckDuckGo as I find that it is good enough for me, and doesn't leave me spooked after a search with its insidious snooping. So much for 'Don't be Evil'