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standingwave
July 23rd, 2010, 08:48 PM
From Lifehacker...


If you're not happy with the new Google Image search (http://lifehacker.com/5592011/google-image-search-updates-with-a-cleaner-look-and-improved-functionality) and would prefer to stick with the old search as your default, reader The_Doc (http://lifehacker.com/people/The_Doc/) offers this simple URL tweak (http://lifehacker.com/comment/26359109/). The new Google Image search has a Switch to basic version link at the bottom of the page, but it doesn't stick, so if you prefer the old view, you'll have to scroll all the way down there every time. The_Doc offers the solution:
If you don't like the new Google Image Search design, add:
&sout=1
to the URL to use the the "basic" (i.e. old) version. Update your bookmarked keyword searches accordingly.
http://lifehacker.com/5594912/get-back-the-old-google-image-search-with-a-url-hack

CCoder
July 23rd, 2010, 09:01 PM
Doesn't work.. :-s

spoons
July 23rd, 2010, 09:59 PM
The Google URL does not change when using image search, so it doesn't work.

Trinexx
July 23rd, 2010, 10:05 PM
Works for me. Thanks for posting this, the new GIS was driving me crazy!

Penguin Guy
July 23rd, 2010, 11:07 PM
Or you can click the link 'Switch to basic version'.