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I use Google as a calculator, unit convertor, Metric/imperial convertor, and spelling checker, and single word or phrase translator
Most of these give me the answer directly, and the only websites it finds are ad-laden monstrosities
Google is doing it right
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Heuristics are bug ridden by definition. If they didn't have bugs, then they'd be algorithms.
Simple questions - instant answer (Score:2)
I use Google as a calculator, unit convertor, Metric/imperial convertor, and spelling checker, and single word or phrase translator
Most of these give me the answer directly, and the only websites it finds are ad-laden monstrosities
Google is doing it right