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This sampling of searches can guide you in creating your own searches. Along with each application is a step-by-step strategy for running the search.

 
Application Search strategy
What are the trends in the market for UNIX?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type unix n10 market trend (by using the Near (n) proximity operator you ensure that the two terms appear within ten words of one another).
  • Select Words Anywhere.
  • Click Search.
  • Should I replace my current operating system with Windows 95?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type operating system and windows 95.
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
  • What is Sun Microsystems' market share?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type sun microsystems n5 market share.
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
  • What's the best financial software to help me do my taxes?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type financial software.
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
  • (Optional) If you get too many articles, click Refine Search. Type the name of your operating system: windows or mac, in the Keyword field.
  • Click Search.
  • What sort of competition is taking place in the field of fiber optics?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type fiber optics and competition.
  • Select Keyword Search.
  • Click Search.
  • How can I find buyer's guides?
  • Go to Easy Search.
  • Type buyers guide.
  • Select Topic Search.
  • Click Search.
  • Select "Software Buyer's Guides" or "Hardware Buyer's Guides."
  • What are the most recent products announced by Oracle?
  • Go to Advanced Search.
  • In the Company Name field, type oracle.
  • In the Article Type field, use the drop-down list to select Product Announcement.
  • Click Search.
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