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nikkinouse
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 Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 3:17 pm Post subject: elgooG ( Google mirror) |
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may have been posted before- but thought it was kinda interesting...You do have to enter search queries backwards for it to work correctly.
http://elgoog.rb-hosting.de/
FAQ about elgooG
1.1. Why is this backwards?
It's a Google mirror. A common practice for busy websites is to create a mirror site, which is an exact replica of the original site but on a different server. This way if one server is really busy, you can go to the other server. elgooG is a play on this idea, except instead of an exact replica of the site, it's a mirror image of the site.
1.2. Why have you done this?
For fun. I thought it was a pretty funny idea and an interesting programming challenge, so I did it.
1.3. Well, yes - but what's the point? Other than humor.
It helps promotes reading backwards, which could be useful in such situations as reading the front of an ambulance or playing scrabble.
1.4. Was it your idea?
Yes, I came up with the idea when I was driving to New York City with Ben.
1.5. Do you make any money from elgooG?
No, the Google Mirror is free. We are accepting donations, which go to our bandwidth costs (around $50/month). Or you can help us out by buying a membership at All Too Flat for only $10.
1.6. Is Google involved?
No, the Google Mirror is not affiliated with Google in any way. (Although I tried to get a job there last year).
1.7. Are the Google chaps yelling?
Nope. As far as I can tell, they don't mind the mirror. We asked them if we could make elgooG merchandise to help pay for bandwidth, but they said no. Anyway, if you work for Google we'd love to get an email from you.
1.8. I can't get the search to work. How do you search?
You have to enter your search queries backwards. For example, to search for "all too flat" you have to enter "talf oot lla".
1.9. Do you allow web designers to place a link to the Google Mirror on websites? Is there a fee or donation? If it's okay, where can I download a copy of the link button?
Yes, feel free to put links to the Google Mirror on your websites. There is no fee but donations are greatly appreciated (all proceeds go to our bandwidth costs). |
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Snake
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| Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2004 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, now thats a cool site.
Man i am not use to typing backwords like that to get my searching done.
I think i will be staying with Google.com no elgooG.com lol. hehe
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antioco2003
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| Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 1:28 am Post subject: |
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I already knew this, but for sure many people in here don't, so thanks for posting it, it's nice  |
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DaMoUsYs
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| Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 7:00 am Post subject: |
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wo that's nice
necer heard bout that
cool |
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Dna-Surfer
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| Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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It's cool but typing backwards is'nt my thing, it seems like it was worked on alot. Nice post ^-^
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tubaman93
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 9:11 am Post subject: |
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Hahahah. It get's confusing typing backwards.
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Eric
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 10:26 am Post subject: |
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someone has been watching too much pokemon
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Dna-Surfer
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| Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2004 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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huh? Eric Straven, who watches too much pokemon? why?
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Felman
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Thats the sh-- im talking about! There is a web page(s) out there that will do funky stuff like turn your ie brothers backwards and stuff and make sqiggle lines and sh-- on your browser.. Anyone hear of such a thing of is this post a totall waste of my time? lol
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Felman
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:33 am Post subject: |
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Oh. Sorry about the cursing.
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xorht
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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that is scary. i cannot read a thing on the website.
"1.7. Are the Google chaps yelling?
Nope. As far as I can tell, they don't mind the mirror. We asked them if we could make elgooG merchandise to help pay for bandwidth, but they said no. Anyway, if you work for Google we'd love to get an email from you.
1.8. I can't get the search to work. How do you search?
You have to enter your search queries backwards. For example, to search for "all too flat" you have to enter "talf oot lla"."
I might add what the point of that is? |
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Bryant
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| Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2004 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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| I had heard about this before, anyways its strange to see all the results backwards. Guess the guy who designed this had a bit too much time on his hands |
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cvrk3
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| Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 6:49 am Post subject: |
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| waste of time!! of course the author says it is for fun ... may be for his"fun." |
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Ehrick
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| Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2004 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Hmm... It might not be useful, but it IS kind of a neat trick/thing. Meh... Good for a ten second diversion perhaps |
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V-Valo
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| Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 4:21 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah Thats is a very cool website it seems like it is literally a mirror cuz everything is backwards lol thats neat |
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