Computers

Chris Sherman writes that the Open Directory Project is testing a new system to allow anyone to report suspected abuse by editors.

Shaney Crawford describes the history and operation of the project, considers its strong and weak points and gives statistics. Headlines also in Japanese and examples from World: Japanese. (May 19, 2003)

CNET News reports that directories are being displaced by algorithmic search tools and commercial services. The analysis focuses on Yahoo!, the ODP and Looksmart. (March 24, 2003)