Showdown Searching for information content on the Web continues to change at a rapid rate.
Search engines add new features, remove old ones, change databases, and revamp relevance ranking.
It covers analyses of their underlying databases, comparisons of specialized search syntax and a look at inconsistent processing. The session investigates the strengths and weaknesses of each of the main Web search engines. It looks at special capabilities and other engine-specific peculiarities. Learn advanced techniques for AltaVista, Northern Light, Fast, Google, Inktomi partners, and others. Find out about the most recent changes to your favorite search engine, and explore strategies for finding information beyond what the search engines cover.