"Knol" finally opened.

**Gene** · 07-23-2008, 12:44 PM

Looks like knol.google.com is finally in full swing!

http://knol.google.com

eggymusic · 07-23-2008, 12:53 PM

awesome..looks like they TMed knol..what does it mean for the domainers who regged knol names ...including me

Steven · 07-23-2008, 01:05 PM

Knol is finally active!

brandukraine · 07-23-2008, 02:50 PM

A gigantastic spam wave.... INCOMING!!

weblord · 07-23-2008, 02:59 PM

trying to figure out what is a knol.
so it's a measurement of knowledge
1 Knol.

man i've just seen 1 knol what it looks like looks like some intense research is needed to produce 1 Knol and not an average article and needed to be complete with photos as well.

raredn.com · 07-23-2008, 10:45 PM

lol knol

1901gt · 07-23-2008, 10:49 PM

Is this the new wiki?

cdboard · 07-24-2008, 02:11 AM

I had four nice knol names for sale here recently, with no interest shown.

domainer50 · 07-24-2008, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdboard

I had four nice knol names for sale here recently, with no interest shown.

Its going to be a tough sale. A google TM isnt something you want to mess with

Dean · 07-24-2008, 03:03 AM

Google has to much power, they can just make up words, not fair...

cosmicray · 07-24-2008, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdboard

I had four nice knol names for sale here recently, with no interest shown.

Knol is a trademark.

bionichead · 07-24-2008, 06:55 AM

Is the "k" pronounced in that?

cosmicray · 07-24-2008, 07:10 AM

I love their TOS

Although we may attempt to notify you when major changes are made to the Knol Terms of Service, you should periodically review the most up-to-date version. Google may, in its sole discretion, modify or revise these Terms of Service and policies at any time, and you agree to be bound by such modifications or revisions.
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**Gene** · 07-24-2008, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmicray

I love their TOS

Although we may attempt to notify you when major changes are made to the Knol Terms of Service, you should periodically review the most up-to-date version. Google may, in its sole discretion, modify or revise these Terms of Service and policies at any time, and you agree to be bound by such modifications or revisions.
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That's pretty standard stuff for anybody's TOS.

cosmicray · 07-24-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene

That's pretty standard stuff for anybody's TOS.

True but they sell themselves on sharing your knowledge ...

yet they can choose to keep the fruits of your labor with zero compensation.

raredn.com · 07-24-2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bionichead

Is the "k" pronounced in that?

It is pronounced without the 'k'

shaelheart · 07-24-2008, 11:21 AM

Finally Wikipedia has a real competitor. With this, either Wikipedia becomes better, or people start jumping to Knol.

bionichead · 07-24-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raredn.com

It is pronounced without the 'k'

Thanks. I guess that makes nol.com extremely valuable now. Knol.com too. I wish Google would have called it QEMZ.

domainer50 · 07-24-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bionichead

Thanks. I guess that makes nol.com extremely valuable now. Knol.com too. I wish Google would have called it QEMZ.

Im pretty sure the owner of Knol.com is a member here at NP. I wonder how he feels about the recent launch

raredn.com · 07-24-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domainer50

Im pretty sure the owner of Knol.com is a member here at NP. I wonder how he feels about the recent launch

I think it is written on his website, we just need a translator

domainer50 · 07-24-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raredn.com

I think it is written on his website, we just need a translator

Is that German?

raredn.com · 07-24-2008, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domainer50

Is that German?

knol.com seems to be Dutch

I translated with google translator Dutch to English:

Post from knol.com 24 July 08:

On various Web sites (including nu.nl) is now officially read that Google now has its own wikipedia started with the name Knol. There are articles by professionals and put these can be appreciated by readers.
And that we move google can appreciate Clearly, the focus on, especially our domain, is again grown considerably.
It needs no explanation that we are not here to follow up, as in december.

NOTE: We sell steamcleaning equipment and do not sell our domain!

Xavier_3D · 07-24-2008, 11:09 PM

Seems like a Wiki but not totally. But I do think that next time I go on searching on the google for some school project, I'll get more Knol Links than Wiki ones. Seems unfair to Wiki.

Knol who came up with that name anyways?

BTW what level of expertise is required to write good knols and be featured? Can we use Online Pictures or should we add our own?

Charley · 07-25-2008, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adiboy

Is this the new wiki?

Competitor to wiki.

cdboard · 07-25-2008, 12:59 PM

I just checked, and knol.google.com is already on the first page of a google search for the word "knol". right behind wikipedia.

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Xavier_3D NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 379 235.00 NP$ (Donate)	Seems like a Wiki but not totally. But I do think that next time I go on searching on the google for some school project, I'll get more Knol Links than Wiki ones. Seems unfair to Wiki. Knol who came up with that name anyways? BTW what level of expertise is required to write good knols and be featured? Can we use Online Pictures or should we add our own? __________________ I don't design. But I do have a Huge Portfolio of my works -:guilty: Xyber 3D Studios Portfolio

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