Google Background

[programmervb netc]

Is is just me or does it seem like Google is taking a BIG step back by putting a background on there main page? I have fast internet but some others do not. Regardless of the speed of your connection I assume many people including myself use Google because it is simple and efficient. If I wanted frills I would go to Yahoo or Bing. I'm just a grouch most people probably don't care. Humble Programmer

[_Damian S_]

Seems to only display a background image (for me) if I log in to a google account...

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[RyanEK]

The feature is optional and available through Classic Plus. I don't see how that's a step back at all.

[Mark_Wallace]

Don't you have to switch that "feature" on and choose a background image (in iGoogle settings, IIRC).

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[programmervb netc]

Mine was only displaying after login as well until about 2 hours ago now it is default... probably just a promotion but still a little annoying. Humble Programmer

[PSK_]

I liked this feature, I have set my daughter's image as background, now google is more closer to my heart. :)

WWW, WCF, WWF, WPF, WFC .... WTF

[Caslen]

Yes very annoying - I use google to search for stuff, if I want to look at pretty pictures I'll go to 'My Pictures' and look at my own thank you very much. This is obviously an attempt to win over the feeble-minded masses swayed by the Bing ads on TV at the moment - 'oooh pretty pictures!'. These are the same people who regularly visit the google homepage and enter nothing but 'Facebook' or 'Big Brother' because after 5 years of owning a PC they still haven't worked out how to add it to their favourites, if these are the people Google are aiming at then prepare for a major dumbing down and prettying up exercise, it's going to be painful...

[Dalek Dave]

You know that love is one way, right? Men Love Women. Women Love Children. Children Love Hamsters. So cut through the whole vicarious mess, put a picture of your daughters favourite hamster on your screen, she will love it.

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[PSK_]

I like the idea. :) :)

WWW, WCF, WWF, WPF, WFC .... WTF

[Rage]

Hamsters have a web site to run, don't bother them with fashion shootings.

[hairy_hats]

The "Remove background" option should be available from tomorrow.