September 1st, 2003
Search Engine Updates for...

Google

Overture (Inktomi/Fast/AltaVista)

Lycos

ODP

LookSmart

Yahoo

MSN

In this month's issue...

• Get ready for Yahootomi
• New Google Calculator Feature
• Google Toolbar Update
• Google testing "Supplemental Index"
• Yahoo Shopping Search Coming
• Fast claims they're the Biggest on the Block
• Overture Packs in New Features

 

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Google Update - http://www.google.com

What's new

New Google Calculator Feature

Google implemented a very-cool set of calculator features to their engine during August. To use the calculator just type the expression into the main search box and Google will return the result. For a more detailed explanation of all the features available and how to use them, see this month's resource article, Search Engine Calculators.

Worth noting; Google sometimes gives the answer to an expression without any web page search results. If some of your keywords match up with what they've setup to work with the calculator this could be an issue – although in most instances where this is the case search results that match the inquiry are provided below the answer to the calculation.

More about this new feature at...
http://www.google.com/help/features.html#calculator

Google Toolbar Update

Google...