GO Network Upgrades Search Capabilities With Image Search Feature and Enhanced Ticker Search.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 1999-- Today, GO Network (http://www.go.com), part of GO.com (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GO), introduced image search capabilities that make it easier than ever for consumers to find the perfect picture while filtering out adult-oriented material. In addition, the main search box on the homepage will include a company ticker search option to give consumers instant access to stock quotes as well as the most useful company information. Using the main search box on the homepage of GO Network, users can choose to search for their topic in image form. Search results will show a gallery of indexed thumbnail images culled from the Web, as well images in similar topics, making it easier for users to select the appropriate picture. No other service offers this easy-to-use feature that cuts down significantly on download time during the selection process. For example, users can create personalized holiday greeting cards See e-card. that stand out by quickly finding and downloading pictures of snow covered cityscapes, or Old Saint Nick driving a team of antler-bedecked dogs. A child studying the continent of Africa could enhance his report and stir his imagination with images of Saharan tribes and the endangered species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S. of West Africa West Africa A region of western Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea. It was largely controlled by colonial powers until the 20th century. West African adj. & n. . "GO Network members demand an image search that does not return inappropriate or obscene images, and GO Network delivers this with a high-quality, hand-edited directory of images," said Kevin Mayer, executive vice president and general manager of GO.com. "GO.com is committed to providing consumers with not only the best text indexing, but also the ability to search for images." The image search function, powered by GO.com's award-winning search technology, delivers family-friendly images from the Web and through an agreement with PicturesNow.com. Users have the choice of selecting an image thumbnail provided by PicturesNow.com, or they can select a thumbnail of an image that is found on the Web and link directly to that site. GO Network's index of images will continue to grow, making it easier than ever to find the exact picture a user has in mind. Consumers can also browse by category through an image collection by GO Network and PicturesNow.com. Expanding search capabilities even further, GO Network will offer a company ticker search option directly from the main search box on the GO Network homepage. When searching by ticker for a specific company, users will not only get traditional search results, such as a link to that company's homepage and its profile, but will also receive the company's stock quote, a link to more detailed stock information, and a link to news stories pertaining per·tain intr.v. per·tained, per·tain·ing, per·tains 1. To have reference; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. to the company. The new ticker search option gives users well-organized, comprehensive information in one easy search. About GO.com GO Network is part of GO.com (NYSE:GO), a newly formed Internet company that is the result of a merger between Infoseek Corporation and The Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) Disney, Walter Elias Disney Company's online unit, Buena Vista Internet Group (BVIG). GO.com oversees many of the Web's most popular sites and services, including the GO Network portal, ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. .com, ABCNEWS.com, Disney.com, Disneystore.com, ESPN.com, ABCSports.com, NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga .com, NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= .com, NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Online, Family.com and Mr. Showbiz. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including those relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the ability of GO.com to successfully launch and maintain the image search feature and integrate its content into GO Network and the public's acceptance and use of the image search feature and GO Network. The failure of the above to occur could materially adversely affect the business, financial condition, and results of operations of GO.com. Actual results could differ materially from the results indicated in this release. For more information about GO.com (NYSE:GO) and the risks arising when investing in GO.com, you are directed to the Company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Note to Editors: GO.com and GO Network are trademarks of GO.com, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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