Wikipedia Founder to Launch Search Engine that rivals Google.
source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/24/AR2007122401567.html
The Wikia Search project has assembled the basic technologies for a search engine, including a search application, search algorithm and Web crawler. The project will allow technology enthusiasts to help filter sites and rank search results, using a community model akin to that of Wikipedia. Launching Jan. 7 2007.
