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**JesexhiSeeces** · 10-07-2010, 12:33 AM

Anybody else notice the new "bingified" google homepage?

It looks nice enough, sure...but where is the "classic" option?
If I wanted an artsy, high res background...I would've put added one myself.

**gagagaridze** · 10-07-2010, 12:43 AM

They changed their search results page, then they changed the home page.

Let's not mention Google Buzz.

**replrobin** · 10-07-2010, 12:43 AM

You can set classic homepage.....

**gagagaridze** · 10-07-2010, 12:46 AM

I chose to use white:

I like it.

**InsManKV** · 10-07-2010, 01:05 AM

Use their SSL site, it's still set to classic google.

https://www.google.com

**AK47rulz** · 10-07-2010, 01:53 AM

I don't know what you are talking about? Both google.ca and .com look exactly the same as they always have for me. Blank white, no ads, just some options for video/images/maps at the corner and the usual business solution etc stuff on the bottom.

What's the problem?

I didn't notice the "Change background image" button at the bottom left until today though. Is that what you are referring to?

**Farson** · 10-07-2010, 02:50 AM

Does anybody seriously log-in to google?

**phinno13** · 10-07-2010, 02:54 AM

I chose to use white:

I like it.

rofl no not seriously.

**gagagaridze** · 10-07-2010, 03:01 AM

Does anybody seriously log-in to google?

If you use GMAIL, it keeps you logged in for other things.

**JesexhiSeeces** · 10-07-2010, 06:46 AM

I don't know what you are talking about? Both google.ca and .com look exactly the same as they always have for me. Blank white, no ads, just some options for video/images/maps at the corner and the usual business solution etc stuff on the bottom.

What's the problem?

I didn't notice the "Change background image" button at the bottom left until today though. Is that what you are referring to?

This morning google defaulted to a very bing-esque wallpaper, with no option to remove it. You could only change to "white" as posted above.
Looks like they got it sorted out, though.

**Rqvtwlfk** · 11-06-2010, 07:00 AM

Pretty awesome feature IMO.

**Imalaycle** · 11-06-2010, 03:40 PM

i like the new google looks but if you want to use your classic home page it can be selected.

**bp9QxekG** · 11-06-2010, 04:34 PM

Does anybody seriously log-in to google?

If you use GMAIL, it keeps you logged in for other things.

Plus using google.com/ig is really good. I have a nice custom page with useful things I like to use.

**Riprincattiva** · 11-06-2010, 06:53 PM

They just did it for 1 day to bring attention to the new feature. Keep your hair on!

**yharmon6614** · 11-06-2010, 07:03 PM

I can't believe how many people complained about this. Sad really.

**kylsq0Ln** · 11-06-2010, 07:27 PM

I can't believe how many people complained about this. Sad really.

Sad, really, that some people don't see why others are annoyed when multi-national companies make wholesale changes to preferences without consultation or an 'opt out' option!

**yharmon6614** · 11-06-2010, 07:28 PM

It's a picture.. added to a FREE service. They can do what the **** they like.

**bp9QxekG** · 11-06-2010, 07:32 PM

If you don't like the background image then remove it and quit moaning!

Some people really are pathetic!

**kylsq0Ln** · 11-06-2010, 07:33 PM

It's a picture.. added to a FREE service. They can do what the **** they like.

Don't get me wrong, I don't really give a damn - it's not that good for searches!
Besides, defaults to a NZ Firefox page here.

**Rqvtwlfk** · 11-06-2010, 07:54 PM

Sad, really, that some people don't see why others are annoyed when multi-national companies make wholesale changes to preferences without consultation or an 'opt out' option!

You can clearly see, even from my image, in the bottom left-hand corner.

10-07-2010, 12:33 AM	#1
JesexhiSeeces Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	Google....for shame. Anybody else notice the new "bingified" google homepage? It looks nice enough, sure...but where is the "classic" option? If I wanted an artsy, high res background...I would've put added one myself. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 12:43 AM	#2
gagagaridze Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	They changed their search results page, then they changed the home page. Let's not mention Google Buzz. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 12:43 AM	#3
replrobin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	You can set classic homepage..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 12:46 AM	#4
gagagaridze Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	I chose to use white: I like it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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InsManKV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	Use their SSL site, it's still set to classic google. https://www.google.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 01:53 AM	#6
AK47rulz Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 612 Senior Member	I don't know what you are talking about? Both google.ca and .com look exactly the same as they always have for me. Blank white, no ads, just some options for video/images/maps at the corner and the usual business solution etc stuff on the bottom. What's the problem? I didn't notice the "Change background image" button at the bottom left until today though. Is that what you are referring to? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 02:50 AM	#7
Farson Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	Does anybody seriously log-in to google? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 02:54 AM	#8
phinno13 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 560 Senior Member	I chose to use white: I like it. rofl no not seriously. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 03:01 AM	#9
gagagaridze Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	Does anybody seriously log-in to google? If you use GMAIL, it keeps you logged in for other things. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-07-2010, 06:46 AM	#10
JesexhiSeeces Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	I don't know what you are talking about? Both google.ca and .com look exactly the same as they always have for me. Blank white, no ads, just some options for video/images/maps at the corner and the usual business solution etc stuff on the bottom. What's the problem? I didn't notice the "Change background image" button at the bottom left until today though. Is that what you are referring to? This morning google defaulted to a very bing-esque wallpaper, with no option to remove it. You could only change to "white" as posted above. Looks like they got it sorted out, though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 07:00 AM	#11
Rqvtwlfk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	Pretty awesome feature IMO. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 03:40 PM	#12
Imalaycle Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	i like the new google looks but if you want to use your classic home page it can be selected. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 04:34 PM	#13
bp9QxekG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	Does anybody seriously log-in to google? If you use GMAIL, it keeps you logged in for other things. Plus using google.com/ig is really good. I have a nice custom page with useful things I like to use. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 06:53 PM	#14
Riprincattiva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 539 Senior Member	They just did it for 1 day to bring attention to the new feature. Keep your hair on! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 07:03 PM	#15
yharmon6614 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 387 Senior Member	I can't believe how many people complained about this. Sad really. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 07:27 PM	#16
kylsq0Ln Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 502 Senior Member	I can't believe how many people complained about this. Sad really. Sad, really, that some people don't see why others are annoyed when multi-national companies make wholesale changes to preferences without consultation or an 'opt out' option! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 07:28 PM	#17
yharmon6614 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 387 Senior Member	It's a picture.. added to a FREE service. They can do what the **** they like. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 07:32 PM	#18
bp9QxekG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 520 Senior Member	If you don't like the background image then remove it and quit moaning! Some people really are pathetic! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 07:33 PM	#19
kylsq0Ln Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 502 Senior Member	It's a picture.. added to a FREE service. They can do what the **** they like. Don't get me wrong, I don't really give a damn - it's not that good for searches! Besides, defaults to a NZ Firefox page here. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-06-2010, 07:54 PM	#20
Rqvtwlfk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	Sad, really, that some people don't see why others are annoyed when multi-national companies make wholesale changes to preferences without consultation or an 'opt out' option! You can clearly see, even from my image, in the bottom left-hand corner. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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