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AltaVista Unveils New Multi-Media Search
Technology
AV Photo & Media Finder Extends AltaVista's Position
as Internet Leader
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1999-- Traditionally, Internet users have
been limited to text and selected photos in their searching ... until now.
Today, AltaVista Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Compaq Computer Corporation
(NYSE:CPQ - news), extended its leadership as the premier destination on the Web with the
addition of its new multi-media search service, AV Photo & Media Finder, to the popular
AltaVista Internet guide ( altavista.com ).
AV Photo & Media Finder, developed by AltaVista with technology from Compaq's Cambridge
Research Laboratory, provides users with the ability to search for photos, video and audio
clips. Designed to provide users with the fastest and easiest access to multimedia content on the
web, AV Photo & Media Finder links to more than 17 million distinct photos, video and audio
clips. Widely recognized for simplifying Internet text searching, AltaVista has extended its
expertise to include multimedia capabilities. Formats such as MP3, RealAudio, WAV, AU for
audio, and RealVideo, QuickTime, ASF, MPEG, AVI for video -- virtually every type of photo,
video or audio file on the Web is searchable on AltaVista.
AV Photo & Media Finder is a natural extension of AltaVista's other innovative technologies
and powerful search capabilities, including the AV PhotoFinder, the first searchable index of
more than 10 million photo images on the Web.
''With the launch of AV Photo & Media Finder, AltaVista is embarking on a whole new way for
people to search and locate information on the Internet,'' said Kurt Losert, Vice President and
General Manager, AltaVista Company. ''As the industry leader, AltaVista continues to develop
innovative tools and features designed to provide users of all levels with the most satisfying
Internet experience.''
Searching Made Easy
Using AV Photo & Media Finder is as simple as conducting a routine text search. Accessed
from the AltaVista Internet guide ( altavista.com ), users type in a query and results
are instantly delivered as thumbnail sketches with brief descriptions, ranked by relevance and
importance. By clicking on the link to the photograph, video clip or audio selection of their
choice, users are directed to the image's homepage for viewing.
AltaVista Leads the Industry
Launched in 1995, AltaVista is a pioneer in Web search technology and continues to set new
standards, from indexing the entire Internet, to providing the first of their kind language
translation and AV Family Filter search capabilities. With an extensive line-up of content and
services, AltaVista is now regarded as one of the top destinations on the Internet.
AltaVista continues to build upon its heritage through extensive enhancements and
industry-leading partnerships to make the Internet relevant, fast and effective for Web users of
all proficiency levels. For more information, visit AltaVista's flagship site at
altavista.com or av.com.
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