Computers

Danny Sullivan discusses the various trends among search engines. Open Directory is referenced as the provider of the main search results for Lycos and Netscape Search. (October 21, 1999)

Jim Hu writes about the growing trend of companies using volunteer editors to build their directories. Netscape��s purchase of NewHoo, which was then renamed the Open Directory Project, is mentioned. (September 07, 1999)

Article discusses Yahoo��s move to charge a fee for an express review service and the industry debate on the issue. (April 30, 1999)

Article discusses Netscape��s unconventional move of licensing its Open Directory data to Lycos for free. (April 28, 1999)

Webreference interview looks at the Open Directory Project��s become goal to become the most comprehensive web directory. Provides notes on the importance of volunteer editors and outlines key differences between Yahoo and ODP. (March 08, 1999)

Paul Festa writes about the success Mozilla achieved in its first year and the impact it made on the industry. Article mentions Netscape��s acquisition of NewHoo. (February 04, 1999)

Jim Hu writes about the pending launch of the Netscape Open Directory and its hope in the volunteer editors�� ability to expand the content. (January 24, 1999)