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Google to shut down iGoogle, Google Video and other services

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Fuck Google. iGoogle has been my homepage for years. There's nothing else like it. God damn.
 
Sean said:
Netvibes maybe? I haven't used it in like eight years but it used to be able to do that stuff.
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I'll check it out thanks.

I guess I could pin my email inbox tabs, but iGoogle was the perfect way to glance at useful and regularly checked info quickly and with minimal effort. Installing multiple Chrome apps that give me information and require interaction with individually isn't a suitable replacement nor a better solution, so I'm really not sure where they're coming from.

I really hate the way Google just drops services at the drop of a hat. It's getting to the point where I just won't even try something unless it's an obvious huge success and is in no danger such as Chrome/Android/Search. I like to be able to trust that what I'm using is going to be around for a while or will be suitably replaced. Google is losing that trust, fast.
 
Copernicus said:
You have Google Now now.
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But what about then?

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iGoogle has been my homepage since 2005 -- I hit my homepage to do all google searching essentially. Fucking dumb and short-sighted.
 
Synth_floyd said:
Isn't there a way to add igoogle type widgets into chrome or other browsers now?
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Most Chrome apps are just about the dumbest things ever. They are usually just links to websites. Maybe if they provide true chrome widgets before they shut down igoogle, I could understand.

Seriously what the fuck are they doing? iGoogle is awesome. I have 6 rss feeds on my homepage, I can tell immediately if there is a new/interesting story on my favorite websites.
 
Synth_floyd said:
Isn't there a way to add igoogle type widgets into chrome or other browsers now?
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I don't know. I think Chrome sucks. And I guess that's my problem. I don't want to be shepherded into their big brother browser when everything I could possibly need functions flawlessly in Firefox.

Maybe there are widgets that work in Firefox. I don't know. It's just it was such a simple and handy homepage to create. No need to look elsewhere to try and replicate things that already worked.
 
Oh man, my wife is gonna hate this. For years, she starts her web browsing every day by opening up her igoogle page and playing the Color Junction app. it's a compulsion for her. Hopefully they leave a way for some of that stuff to still be used.
 
IISANDERII said:
Breaking news: Aardvarks are now extinct.
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Aardvark is the name of a retired Google product. It was kind of like Cha Cha. Also, yeah. Seems Google really is transitioning to a phase where "If it isn't Google+, it doesn't matter."

I just don't see this as a good move. Google was more fun to watch and follow when it allowed for stuff like Labs. Entirely different mindset now it seems.
 
Dicer said:
You people have some time, and I love igoogle but it's time has come and gone, I am sure they have something in the wings to replace it.
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Bullshit. How about they release that and see if people care, then retire the one not used?

Google web team really has fallen far.
 
Closing Google Video won't also remove video search, right? Because that's actually useful. Not all videos you want to search for are on YouTube, after all.
 
I find it rather humorous there's alot of apple gaf mourning the death igoogle.

I didn't realize people actually used iGoogle, I always thought of it as some kinda of outdated AOL 2.0 type of thing.
 
This is why Igoogle is great. I get everything I'm interested in in one snapshot. What is there to replace it? Herp a derp use yer mobile phone lolz!

Fucking Google sometimes.

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What's a "home page"...? Nah, just kidding, but I sure haven't used one in years. I open my browser, and all the tabs I had open the last time are right there (does anyone not do it like that these days?). I open a new tab, and I see the new tab page containing my bookmarks and web apps. Why would I need a home page? Email, RSS feeds and stuff like that are taken care of by extensions, and are always just a click away no matter what page I'm on.

EDIT: Ok, so I guess I can see how iGoogle can be pretty convenient for getting a quick overview of different content, but I personally won't miss it. I just don't quite use the web like that, I guess. Instead, I check up on my favorite sites, my email and my feeds one at a time, as separate things, and that works just fine for me. When it comes to weather, I've never really felt the need to always be up to speed on that. I check it when I actually need to know what it's gonna be like later during the day/week (what it's like right now I can check by looking out my window). For the same reason I also have never had a weather widget on my Android home screen - I just don't see the point, as it's rarely all that interesting to me.
 
I haven't used my iGoogle in a while, but it was extremely useful when I did. I have some links and stuff on there from '05 or '06. I hope they change their mind and don't shut it down.

I don't use it now because I share my computer and don't want everyone seeing my stuff.


Google Video was cool before YouTube was bought by them, especially since anyone could upload really long videos on Google Video and also download videos. I highly preferred it to YouTube, actually. It's understandable that it has to go, but I will always remember its heyday.
 
thewesker said:
Also, yeah. Seems Google really is transitioning to a phase where "If it isn't Google+, it doesn't matter."

I just don't see this as a good move. Google was more fun to watch and follow when it allowed for stuff like Labs. Entirely different mindset now it seems.
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Larry Page asked Steve Jobs for advice when taking over as Google CEO, and seems he really took it to heart.

Steve Jobs said:
We talked a lot about focus. And choosing people. How to know who to trust, and how to build a team of lieutenants he can count on. I described the blocking and tackling he would have to do to keep the company from getting flabby and being larded with B players. The main thing I stressed was focus. Figure out what Google wants to be when it grows up. It's now all over the map. What are the five products you want to focus on? Get rid of the rest, because they're dragging you down. They're turning you into Microsoft. They're causing you to turn out products that are adequate but not great.
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http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-steve-jobs-influenced-googles.html
 
yeah this is shitty...i have a ton of RSS feeds and all my links/email/twitter/facebook/etc shit on my igoogle homepage.

real lame, are they expecting everyone to just set that stuff up in the chrome apps thing? because that shit don't work for me.
 
Also use iGoogle as my homepage, it's a pity they aren't keeping it around or updating it

Already thought google video was down so good to know they're still getting rid of it

Is there an active alternative by google or another company?

I don't use chrome as my main browser so i don't know what the apps are they reference as analogous to igoogle
 
Ok guys so what are some alternatives to iGoogle?

I'm ready to jump. i have it as a bookmark, facebook, twitter & RSS feed really.

The nice thing was ti got round the work firewall.
 
I set mine up to replicate the bbc homepage when they turned it to shit, i tried netvibes but didn't like it.
 
I too use iGoogle! I was shocked when I saw the banner stating iGoogle is being retired. Perfect product for homepage use, you get your rss feeds, bookmarks, notes and email on the same page. And can get them on every computer you use, just sign in and you're good to go!

Btw. I installed chrome to ipad, it kept trying to make me sign in on the Chrome to get my bookmarks synched in, but I figured I just use iGoogle for that. Yeah...
 
No Google NOOOOO. I use iGoogle everyday... It's my homepage man. I've got so many links to sites, email, and other awesome stuff. This actually sucks for me :(
 
Well I've just taken a look at Netvibes, quite impressed, it's like iGoogle but a bit more customisable. I've got my home page set up as it was already. Definitely recommend you iGoogle users check it out.
 
iGoogle owned and im sad to see it go next year. Like many, it was a single page that had most everything i needed in one place.
 
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