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I know I'm a Microsoft Shill, but I switched to Bing because it's better

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by what, Nov 8, 2016.

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  1. superfob

    superfob Mommy WOW! I'm a Big Kid now.

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    I think this shines some light on your preference.
     
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  2. what

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    What sucks the worst is that I can't go all Microsoft because the Microsoft phones suck bad compared to Android. Believe me I wish I could.

    That's the one big problem Microsoft has their phones suck.
     
    #22 what, Nov 8, 2016
  3. rimbaud

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    I was once told Dogpile is the future.

    Every time my work computer defaults to Bing I type "google" in the search field. That way I can subvert the MS system and use a crappy thing to direct me to a better thing.
     
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  4. what

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    My personal opinion is is that you are comparing Bing 5 years ago to Google who already had like a eight-year Head Start.

    Of course bing is going to look like s*** compare to Google back then but that is certainly not the case anymore.
     
    #24 what, Nov 8, 2016
  5. LCAhmed

    LCAhmed Contributing Member

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    But does bing have it's own web browser? Also, Internet Explorer is simply a tool to download Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
     
    #25 LCAhmed, Nov 8, 2016
  6. no_answer

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    Same. I want Bing to know that it's being rejected.
     
    #26 no_answer, Nov 8, 2016
  7. rimbaud

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    My personal opinion is that I didn't know what Bing looked like 5 years ago and am only using these last few months as reference when my work computer has been pushing Bing on me.
     
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  8. LCAhmed

    LCAhmed Contributing Member

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    I will say Bing gives you 5 points for every bing search you make towards Microsoft Rewards.

    Edit: looks like you get 5 points for every unique search.

    (i.e. clutchfans, clutchfans. , clutchfans.. , clutchfans... ,) each one is unique
     
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  9. what

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    Well then your rejection of it I can only assume is an uneducated rejection. You must not have the capacity to judge properly a search engine. It's okay I understand.
     
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  10. RedRedemption

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  11. ubigred

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    RedRedemption 1
    What 0
     
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  12. LosPollosHermanos

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    bing was set as the default one day. So I binged google. That is literally the only search that demon has ever gotten from me.
     
    #32 LosPollosHermanos, Nov 8, 2016
  13. ima_drummer2k

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    Can we STOP this cruel game! And allow the boy to keep ONE shred of dignity! For God's sake, I can't STAND to see him in all this pain!! You VICIOUS BASTARDS!!

    Let him search with Bing!! Is it so bad to see somebody happy?! So just let him SEARCH!! For the LOVE OF GOD, let the boy search with Bing!!

    Good Lord!!



    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Svpernaut

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    I use Bing, because I like getting free stuff - and I get about $10/mo free on Xbox through Microsoft Rewards.

    Also, PROTIP if you work in IT. If you are searching for IT troubleshooting anything Microsoft (Windows Server, Windows, Exchange, Skype, etc.), search with Bing, as Microsoft prioritizes results to TechNet, MSDN and their support sites.
     
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  15. ItsMyFault

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    I like Google better. Sorry.

    And no, it's not because I don't like or wouldn't want to change.
     
    #35 ItsMyFault, Nov 9, 2016
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    I use Duck Duck Go because I do not like being tracked for advertising.
     
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    Or if you are a Google pro and work in IT, you find the sites anyway :D
     
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  18. IBTL

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    I prefer carmella Bing
     
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  19. Buck Turgidson

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    I don't have to use either for work or anything, so google works just fine. I type things in, I get what I asked for. Done.

    I doubt I'll switch the algorith...errr...software in my microwave oven anytime soon either, as long as it just does what it should.
     
    #39 Buck Turgidson, Nov 10, 2016
  20. Svpernaut

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    I just got my latest $10 Xbox digital gift card yesterday for using Bing. I like bribery.

    [​IMG]
     
    #40 Svpernaut, Nov 11, 2016
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