google goes osx
This started off as an internal experiment, but now an OS X inspired version of the Google search page is now available for public use.
To quote the designer, Chikai Ohazama:
"Google X... came about because I wanted a quick fun way to access all of Google's services. I gave it to a few friends in the company, who gave it to their friends, some posted it on their blogs, others sent it around on mailing lists, and it eventually made its way to Marissa Mayer, who liked it enough to say, when do you want to put it up on Labs? So after some spit and polish from some enthusiastic Googlers and the keen eye of the UI team, Google X is here. I hope all of you enjoy it - especially Mac users, who I'm sure will appreciate its lineage."
While we are here, it may be worth mentioning the (currently) Google Suggest. This autocomplete as you type in queries. This is currently in beta stage testing.
UPDATE: This site has been taken down - no trace of it exists at the above URL. Rumour suggest that this is a result of pressure from Apple and Google.
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on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 8:57 am.
