The tool measures the query response time of the AltaVista Search Engine 3.0 software under different query loads. Qrate simulates traffic loads and accurately measures response time enabling detailed statistical analysis. Query Processing Tools New linguistic query processing tools improve the success rate of incoming searches. AltaVista Search Engine 3.0 can check spelling, try synonyms, and search on all forms of a term. E-commerce customers can find products even when they don't know exact product names or model numbers.
Portal visitors have an easier time finding relevant results.
The Search Developer's Kit lets you create custom search applications that work with any information type. E-commerce catalogs, auctions, and exchanges can provide searching and sorting on specific product attributes. For example, book buyers can search by title, author, or publisher. Electronics shoppers can sort by brand, price, or availability. With the Search Developer's Kit API access to AltaVista Search Engine functionality, administrators can integrate search with back-end systems for powerful new search capabilities.