On Monday 22 March 2010 18:56:51 John Dowds wrote:
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> >> You can use goo.gl to shorten google results. I use it as a chrome
> >> extension. Your link above can be shortened to http://goo.gl/yj4h
> >
> > Thanks, John. But erm... how? That is the problem. I can't work out
> > how to actually _do_ it. From where did you get the yj4h??
> >
> > Lisi
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> I think google intended it to be used via toolbar etc, which is
> annoying. I have the extension in chromium browser, which is less
> annoying, but not ideal.
>
> However, http://gaigalas.net/lab/googl , does the shortening for you
> without the need to install anything extra.
Thanks, John. :-) I'll try it tomorrow, when my eyelids are hopefully not
needing propping up with matchsticks.
Lisi