Re: Google Public Service Search

Thanks Lucas. I'll check it out. We also wanted Google for its co-branding
benefits. But as in all things web, there's always the new guy on the
block ready to take the lead away from the lumbering giant. I'll keep my
eye on Nutch.

-pm
> Hi Pepper,
>
> I have no doubt about the quality of the Google search appliance,
> however, I think the folks at Oregon Statue University would argue with
> you about the professional-ness of using a free search tool:
>
> <http://search.oregonstate.edu/about/>
>
> In particular:
>
> "New to OSU is the ability to customize search features and
> capabilities. The implementation of an open source solution such as
> Nutch improves the extensibility of OSU's search technology. We now have
> the ability to implement custom features to meet OSU's evolving needs.
> In addition, any improvements we make are shared with other
> organizations that have deployed Nutch."
>
> -lucas
>
> Pepper Moore wrote:
>> Kathleen:
>> We purchased the Google appliance and have had rgreat, seamless service
>> and we can control the indexing and customization of the search pages.
>>
>> It cost around $5000 and has been worth every penny. We thought it was
>> unprofessional to be using a free search tool. It seems like a
>> worthwhile investment for the institution and IST could/would manage the
>> device.
>>
>>
>>
>> Steve McConnell wrote:
>>
>>> Kathleen: Google cut off access to their public service search tool
>>> after an enterprising hacker discovered a way to use it to serve up
>>> phishing sites and other bad apples from a google.com URL. Details on
>>> the exploit are here: http://ericfarraro.com/?p=6
>>>
>>> So far, I've not seen any word on when Google might reopen the site to
>>> creation of new accounts or logins from existing users.
>>>
>>> ~ Steve
>>>
>>> Steve McConnell
>>> Web news editor, UC Berkeley
>>> smcconnell@berkeley.edu
>>> 510/643.7789
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kathleen Phillips Satz wrote:
>>>
>>>> This question is for any webmasters using Google's free search
>>>> facility on your site. In recent weeks, the link to log in to one's
>>>> account has been disabled, with a note saying "This service is
>>>> currently unavailable, please try again later."
>>>> <https://services.google.com/publicservice/login>
>>>>
>>>> It doesn't say that the service is being discontinued, but it's been
>>>> several weeks. The email address given in their FAQ for queries
>>>> produces an auto-reply saying that they can't answer individual
>>>> questions.
>>>>
>>>> The search facility is working, and continuing to index my site.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any insight on this?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Kathleen
>>>>
>>>> Kathleen Phillips Satz
>>>> Manager, Strategic Communications
>>>> Administration
>>>> University of California, Berkeley 94720-1500
>>>>
>>>> Phone: (510) 642-5219
>>>> FAX: (510) 642-9483
>>>> http://administration.berkeley.edu
>>>>
>>>>
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Regards,

Pepper L. Moore
Senior Designer
UC Berkeley Extension
1995 University Ave.
3rd Floor
Berkeley, CA 94720

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