Dave Winer has called for something that many of us will consider a longshot but think of the possibilities if it happened. In his first paragraph Dave sets the challenge.
“An open message to Microsoft and Yahoo, and major implementors of search engines: Please clone the Google API, without the limits.”
I support his proposal, I encourage you to read what he has posted, and if it is acceptable to you get on the bandwagon. [www.clonethegoogleapi.com]