The MS Search uses Inktomi for content and brains. All the more reason to use a meta search or a directory instead of an ordinary search engine. Directories list and organize Web sites by category. They are most useful for identifying services and resources in an uncluttered fashion. Think of them as an analog to the Yellow Pages only they aren't limited to businesses.
Directories list only the entry page to site.
This means that if the information you really need is on a page other than the main page, you may never find it. You should understand that directories can have search engine features as well. In order to know you are gaining the advantages of using a directory, first try clicking through the categories listed. Search Regionally The best directories offer the convenience of regional categories. Use Your Math Most search engines will allow you to use math operators to refine your search.