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> Arch
> The problem I have, and I suspect others have it too, is
> knowing HOW TO SEARCH the internet effectively.
> Sure, I know how to type in a keyword etc, but it seems
> to take more knowledge, imagination or something than I
> have to really dig up stuff.
The *real* trick is to make your keywords selective enough so the search
engine returns a useable number of sites. Also, it's a good idea to reach
the "search tips" page for each search engine as the logic syntax varies.
For instance, if you want to see sites related to GMC, but didn't want to
look at a bunch of truck stuff, on Altavista you would type:
+gmc -"gmc truck"
On Deja.com, the same search would be:
gmc NOT gmc truck
It's best to start your search general and keep varying the search argument
until you narrow it down to what you're looking for.
Of course, some of the best stuff you find completely by accident.
Patrick
> Arch
> The problem I have, and I suspect others have it too, is
> knowing HOW TO SEARCH the internet effectively.
> Sure, I know how to type in a keyword etc, but it seems
> to take more knowledge, imagination or something than I
> have to really dig up stuff.
The *real* trick is to make your keywords selective enough so the search
engine returns a useable number of sites. Also, it's a good idea to reach
the "search tips" page for each search engine as the logic syntax varies.
For instance, if you want to see sites related to GMC, but didn't want to
look at a bunch of truck stuff, on Altavista you would type:
+gmc -"gmc truck"
On Deja.com, the same search would be:
gmc NOT gmc truck
It's best to start your search general and keep varying the search argument
until you narrow it down to what you're looking for.
Of course, some of the best stuff you find completely by accident.
Patrick
