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That's just bias because you've had 20 years of "google" embedded in your brain. When launching google sounded more awkward than Yahoo did at the time.
by eterm 6y ago
That's just bias because you've had 20 years of "google" embedded in your brain. When launching google sounded more awkward than Yahoo did at the time.
- akersten 6y agoThe word didn't become any easier or harder to say from the moment it was launched. It was clear how to pronounce it. How do you pronounce Cuil?
- furyofantares 6y agoOn the other hand if google had stuck with their first name -- BackRub -- I do wonder if they'd have had quite so much success. And I find it amazing that I wonder this given the experience of using google initially was like you had grown a super power over night. But maybe usage would have spread slower and given competitors more time to catch up.
- mthoms 6y agoThe BackRub name offered some.. er.. "unique" marketing copy opportunities ;-) For a "happy ending" to your search, try "I'm feeling lucky" on BackRub.com today!