Desktop Search tool

From: Alan Garny (someone_at_somewhere.com)
Date: 11/26/04


Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 16:44:33 -0000

Hi,

I guess everyone has heard of Google's Desktop Search tool. In the same way,
you may have heard that Microsoft is working on one too and that the beta of
it should be released some time towards the end of the year.

I have tried Google's tool, but I don't find it that great, mainly because
of the limited type of files that can be searched. I know that some have
come up with hacks to get around that issue, but still.

Another such tool that I have found is Copernic Desktop Search
(http://www.copernic.com/en/products/desktop-search/). I have been using it
for a few days now and it seems quite nice. Anyone has tried it too?
Alternatively, are there other Desktop Search tools?

    Cheers, Alan.



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