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This is just a very simple script to Google from the command line. It isn't very fancy, and I mainly use it on a Mac. For Linux-folk using Gnome, just change the last line to call gnome-open instead of open.

This is just aimed at scratching a personal itch, but if it useful to you, you are very welcome to take it, modify it or do what you like. If it eats your cat, or spills your pint, I take no responsibility.

(I first put this up as a post in 2007).

Instructions

1. Download the PHP script
2. Save it somewhere convenient (e.g. on your path)
3. Make it executable: chmod a+x google
4. Run the script from a terminal: google foo will search for 'foo', with no arguments it will take you to Google's home page

Prerequisites:

• Command-line PHP (you may need to adjust the path in the top line)

Let me know if you have any trouble with this, and I'll fix it or improve the instructions here.

Known bugs

None.