Searching the Internet: Sherlock
As its name implies, the Sherlock application is something of a detective, tracking down information on the Internet based on the information you provide. Sherlock is not a search engine but an application that provides a common interface to many different types of searches. With specialized categories including yellow pages and a dictionary, Sherlock can quickly become your one-stop reference tool.
Choosing a Search Channel
Sherlock packages an Internet search as an element called a channel. The default channels are listed in the toolbar at the top of the Sherlock window and in the Channels menu, as shown in Figure 3.66. Choosing a channel refreshes the screen to display the search options appropriate for that ...
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