Flock is a web browser that is based off of Firefox, but, according to Wired, will introduce a whole new social browsing experience. Expected to release in the first week of October. But I signed up for an account now thanks to a bit of ingenious Google usage.

I looked at the source code for the “redeem your download” page on Flock’s website. Turns out the URL ” beta.flock.com/jointheflock/ ” is seen. So I brought up the google query inurl:beta.flock.com/jointheflock/ and now have the username NickCatal.

Seems as if they are ripping off Digg in many senses. At least from the limited view that I have had. The design is really horrid, but I’m sure the actual interface in the browser is different (or at least I should hope).

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