The terminology used with the Internet is still evolving. The same query may generate varying results from different search engines for many reasons. For example, each search engine employs its own set of query syntax and database of web sites that have been registered on the specific search engine. Perhaps the most important factors that can affect the Internet searching experience are modem speed and engine popularity. Privacy is a continual issue on the Internet.
Indexes are the most common type of search engine.
A metasearcher simply submits a single query to multiple indexes, but allows fewer query options than an index. Copyright 1998 by Gregory F. Aloia. All rights reserved. Graphical Design by Mary-Cecilia Aloia. Copyright 1998 by Gregory F. Aloia.