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_____ General Search Mechanisms _____

Thanks to Internet Literacy Consultants we are presenting the following search forms to make it easier for first-time users. For the full version of each, click the site name.
Alta Vista - enter several words separated by spaces.

Search and Display the Results

To find a vacation spot: kayak sailing "San Juan Islands"

MetaCrawler - enter words separated by spaces.
Search for:
As a phrase (~3 min) All these words <~1 min) Any these words (~1 min)
WebCrawler - enter several words separated by spaces.
Hits:
Infoseek (Enter multiple words separated by spaces.) ($$ version)
Lycos (Enter multiple words separated by spaces.)

Enter words describing a concept or keywords so that excite ,the search engine from Architext can find information for you:

EINet Galaxy (Searches 3 databases. Use several words separated by spaces.)

Yahoo (Enter multiple keywords separated by spaces.)
Hits:

Open Text Corporation Web Search Engine (This is Open Text's simple search form)

DejaNews, comprehensive Usenet searching

Additional Search Mechanisms

Useful Resource Lists

Useful Links for Web Developers

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