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| Information Technology | 4 |
| Online Vendors | 4 |
| Internet | 3 |
| Online Searching | 3 |
| World Wide Web | 3 |
| Online Systems | 2 |
| Technological Advancement | 2 |
| Users (Information) | 2 |
| Access to Information | 1 |
| Business | 1 |
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Feldman, Susan – Searcher, 1998
Charts the trends and challenges that 1998 has brought to popular search engines such as AltaVista, Excite, HotBot, Infoseek, Lycos, and Northern Light. Highlights testing strategies used, use of real (not artificial) intelligence, innovations, online market pressures, barriers to use, and tips and recommendations. (AEF)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Human Resources, Information Services, Information Technology
Helfer, Joe – Searcher, 1997
Analyzes whether push technology is a threat or opportunity for online searchers. Outlines key functions of push technology products and defines key technology terms. Illustrates how the role of the online searcher changes with push technology. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Information Networks, Information Technology
Chuck, Lysbeth – Searcher, 1997
Discusses the effects of Web-based electronic commerce, or "emmerce," on online user. Defines "cookies" and Persistent Client State HTTP Cookies or "magic cookies" on Macintosh computers. Examines underlying technologies that make up "cashless" transactions; growing demand for micropayments; CyberCash,…
Descriptors: Business, Corporations, Information Industry, Information Technology
Duberman, Josh – Searcher, 1999
Considers how the role of information specialists is changing and evolving due to the use of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics include the impact of new technology, knowledge of information systems and databases, the emergence of new vendors, examples of unique Web sites, and economic factors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Databases, Economic Factors
