Ask.com has shut down, marking the official farewell to the Internet's favorite butler
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Ask.com, the search engine previously known for its butler mascot named Jeeves, has officially shut down.
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Now, Ask.com joins the Internet graveyard that includes competitors like AltaVista, which shut down in 2013
Ask.com, the search engine previously known for its butler mascot named Jeeves, has officially shut down
The statement ended by thanking its millions of users, and saying, "Jeeves' spirit endures
As sad as it is to see a relic of the early Internet days fade into obscurity, they still have Ask Jeeves to thank for why some users still punch in full questions when querying Google
Summary
"As IAC continues to sharpen its focus, we have made the decision to discontinue our search business, which includes Ask.com," the statement on the website reads. The statement ended by thanking its millions of users, and saying, "Jeeves' spirit endures. Now, Ask.com joins the Internet graveyard that includes competitors like AltaVista, which shut down in 2013.