Is "Alpha" a "Google" killer?

Has anyone seen one of the newest search engines on the web called "WolframAlpha?" Alpha's stated goal is to make "knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone." This has led some to believe that Alpha could unseat Google as the premier online search engine. Others are not so sure.

What do you think?

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Submitted by Paul Gigliotti Mimio Master Mimio Moderators Mimio Site Manager on Jun. 16, 2009

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No Google killer

I really like Wolfram Alpha. I think it is great for getting specific information. However, as a search engine, I think Google is still in the lead in that respect. Google's search engine includes more results when students are looking to write research papers.

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    Apr. 19, 2010
mshomec
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mshomec
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Alpha

I don't believe Alpha was meant to replace Google. It is a different type of instrument. It is doing well but is still working out some quirks.

  • Posted:
    Nov. 21, 2009
elichtblau
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Eileen Lichtblau
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Alpha

My initial look at the WolframAlpha thought it was FANTASTIC. But later on I tried some comparisons that it was supposed to be designed for and they didn't work. It seems to work great for weather, statistics, financials but other than that, I'll stick with Google.

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    Aug. 31, 2009
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Brenda McCombs
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