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To: Lucretius who wrote (48648)9/27/2000 6:41:53 AM
From: William H Huebl  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 94695
 
It's a feature that ZD has which goes and searches for information about a word you select...

Here is the info: (Since it gets info about the words your are alt-clicking on, I kidded GZ by saying I hadn't tried it on whether it would tell whether a stock was headed up or down):

Welcome to ZDNet GuruNet
Version 1.0.4.69, CBID 1018

"...one of the most creative Internet applications I've ever seen." -- Walter Mossberg, Wall Street Journal

Just Point and Alt-Click!
Just point your mouse at any word on the screen and Alt-Click. ZDNet GuruNet brings you fast, focused information about the word you clicked. For more instructions, please click the Instructions tab to the left of this text.

What is ZDNet GuruNet?
ZDNet GuruNet is a free instant lookup service. ZDNet GuruNet uses patent-pending technology to analyze the context of any word on your screen and choose the closest match from a huge selection of concepts. The ZDNet GuruNet window opens automatically, displaying information about the concept. Choose from various information tabs to view different kinds of information about the word. Depending on the word you clicked, you'll get reference (e.g. dictionary, encyclopedia) and/or real-time information (e.g. news, sports, stock quotes).

For more information about GuruNet, please contact us at info@gurunet.com or visit our website at www.gurunet.com

For technical support, please contact us at support@gurunet.com