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ecliptik ◴[17 Nov 25 16:33 UTC] No.45955190[source]▶

From what I remember about the name, it's derived from NASA space programs. Where Gopher is Mercury, Web is Apollo and Gemini is in between.

Gemini is a new internet protocol which:

- Is heavier than gopher

- Is lighter than the web

- Will not replace either

- Strives for maximum power to weight ratio

- Takes user privacy very seriously

I wonder how discovery and search work if it’s just a bunch of linked documents? Do search engines exist outside of Gemini and link into it?

1. NoGravitas ◴[17 Nov 25 17:27 UTC] No.45955784[source]▶

There are several search engines of Geminispace, running as Gemini servers. There are also a number of feed aggregators that are widely used.

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2. agiacalone ◴[17 Nov 25 17:46 UTC] No.45955972[source]▶

Also, part of the idea is discovery through linked high-quality sites. Like the webrings of the 1990s.

You find a capsule you like and discover others through that person's links.

Project Gemini