search engines

[darkoshi]

I want to diversify my search engine usage. I like Google, but some of its "features" annoy me. Such as when it slows down my typing by searching on every keystroke, and when it returns results for a similar search phrase rather than the exact search I entered. Some of those features can be turned off, but it requires being logged in and/or allowing Google to store cookies, which I'd rather not.

I suppose I could simply use a different interface to the Google Search engine, rather than using its website. But I'd also like to branch out and start getting results from other engines too. So a meta-search engine might be ideal. Or perhaps a plug-in that searches multiple configurable search engines at once.

I've found lists of lots of search engines. But if any of you would like to share with me which ones other than Google are your favorites, please do.

Comments

[hebinekohime]

Agreed, Google's auto correct is way too heavy handed.

I've used Metacrawler in the past; I should probably try it out again.

[darkoshi]

Yes, Metacrawler has possibilities. It is very similar to Dogpile, but displays the results slightly differently. They seem to both be owned by Infospace.