18.09.2024 22:00:00
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Google has updated its search engine, adding links to archived versions of web pages from the Wayback Machine service, owned by the Internet Archive, to its results. This was great news for those who previously complained about the disappearance of the ability to view cached pages, the industry publication The Verge emphasizes.
Now users can access old versions of web pages directly from search results. To use the new feature, just click on the three dots next to the search result and go to the "Learn more about this page" section.
If a copy is available in the Wayback Machine for the page, it will open immediately. If there is no copy, the user will be prompted to archive it themselves.
The peculiarity of the new feature is that it was introduced as part of the February 2 update, when Google was forced to remove the ability to view cached versions of pages. Now this option is back in an improved format thanks to integration with the Wayback Machine.
The Wayback Machine is a service that stores billions of archived web pages, some of which can be decades old. The Internet Archive is often consulted by journalists, researchers, students, and other users.
According to Google, this update is aimed at making the web more transparent and accessible, especially for the research community, which values the ability to view older versions of web pages.
Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine, emphasized the importance of this step, noting that “the web is aging, and many URLs are becoming unavailable.” The initiative to integrate archives into search results has already found support from various organizations.
The Internet Archive considers this a big step for the entire electronic archiving industry, as it will greatly simplify access to historical data.
This feature is especially useful in situations where web pages disappear from public access or change, making the original content inaccessible.
Thus, Google's update allows not only to save information, but also to use archived data for various purposes, be it research, recovery of deleted pages or analysis of changes on websites.
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Now users can access old versions of web pages directly from search results. To use the new feature, just click on the three dots next to the search result and go to the "Learn more about this page" section.
If a copy is available in the Wayback Machine for the page, it will open immediately. If there is no copy, the user will be prompted to archive it themselves.
The peculiarity of the new feature is that it was introduced as part of the February 2 update, when Google was forced to remove the ability to view cached versions of pages. Now this option is back in an improved format thanks to integration with the Wayback Machine.
The Wayback Machine is a service that stores billions of archived web pages, some of which can be decades old. The Internet Archive is often consulted by journalists, researchers, students, and other users.
According to Google, this update is aimed at making the web more transparent and accessible, especially for the research community, which values the ability to view older versions of web pages.
Mark Graham, director of the Wayback Machine, emphasized the importance of this step, noting that “the web is aging, and many URLs are becoming unavailable.” The initiative to integrate archives into search results has already found support from various organizations.
The Internet Archive considers this a big step for the entire electronic archiving industry, as it will greatly simplify access to historical data.
This feature is especially useful in situations where web pages disappear from public access or change, making the original content inaccessible.
Thus, Google's update allows not only to save information, but also to use archived data for various purposes, be it research, recovery of deleted pages or analysis of changes on websites.
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