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WebDrive Enhances Microsoft's MSN Desktop Search; WebDrive Adds Internet Servers to MSN Search.


ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- South River Technologies (SRT (1) (Source Routing Transparent) An IEEE-standard that provides bridging between Ethernet and Token Ring networks. Ethernet LANs use transparent bridging, and Token Ring LANs use source route bridging (SRB). ), the pioneers of Internet drive mapping A letter or name assigned to a disk or tape drive. In a PC, the basic drive mappings are A: for the floppy disk (B: used to be the second floppy) and C: for the primary hard disk. , announced today that WebDrive has been certified to work seamlessly with Microsoft's newly released MSN (1) (MicroSoft Network) A family of Internet-based services from Microsoft, which includes a search engine, e-mail (Hotmail), instant messaging (Windows Live Messaging) and a general-purpose portal with news, information and shopping (MSN Directory).  Desktop search. WebDrive is a desktop client solution that connects a Windows drive letter to a web server. Users can access files with applications that they already use or from within the familiar interface of Windows Explorer See Explorer. .

MSN Desktop Search currently allows users to search for files on their desktop and local network servers. The addition of WebDrive extends this function by giving users the ability to index and search remote web servers. Users conduct one search that pulls together files from local and remote locations.

"We pioneered Internet drive mapping technology to simplify access and editing of remote files" says Michael Ryan There are many notable people with the name Michael Ryan:
  • Michael Ryan (athlete), New Zealand long distance runner
  • Michael Ryan (baseball), a baseball player
  • Michael Ryan (ice hockey), American ice hockey player
, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of South River Technologies. "We are increasingly seeing the technology being used to extend and enhance the functionality of other applications. MSN Desktop Search is an excellent example of WebDrive expanding the reach of other practical solutions."

About MSN

MSN attracts more than 400 million unique users worldwide per month. With localized versions available globally in 40 markets and 20 languages, MSN is a world leader in delivering Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term.  to consumers and online advertising opportunities to businesses worldwide. The most useful and innovative online service today, MSN brings consumers everything they need from the Web to make the most of their time online.

Microsoft, MSN and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

About South River Technologies

South River Technologies, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, develops Internet file management software that is used for file collaboration, website management and shared access. SRT's unique client technology creates an instantly familiar interface by integrating seamlessly into the Windows Operating System. Founded in 1996, South River Technologies directly sells and markets Windows based utilities and licenses its technologies to Independent Software Vendors and online service providers.
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