Amazon is taking on Google with a new search site called A9.
While Google concentrates on simplicity and delivering the most relevant search results in the shortest possible time, A9 is adding the experience face to the process of conducting a web search by providing various facets like related movies and books.
While A9 still relies on the Google to provide its basic search results, integrating it with Amazon's 'Search inside Book' feature, has made this into a really powerful search engine. While Google still relies on the Internet for data, A9 is also supported by the written word. Also some of the nice to have features like 'History' and 'Bookmarks' make this an instantly likeable site...
Also read this NY Times article for more insight…
PS: I just noticed that A9 recognizes your Amazon ID...
While developing accessible applications it is a nice practice to provide short-cut keys for key operations. But which key for which operation? This article takes a look at the challenges of using accesskeys.
The fourth edition of Flashtival 2004, the largest Flash and Webdesign conference of the Benelux takes place on Monday 27th September. The program focuses on the international character of the conference and a number of the most well-known Flash professionals from all over the world will be present. Flashtival 2004 takes place at Congress Centre De Doelen in Rotterdam, Holland.
For more info visit the Flashtival site
