Abstract: A simple application for quickly launching searches of common websites. For best results, this application should be bound to a Windows hotkey (such as Win+S, or F1, etc.) for launching searches in the quickest possible manner. This application was written to resolve one frustration with modern user interfaces: in order to conduct a search through a website, even very common searches, the user must usually open a new browser window and load up the website first. Browser and OS plug-ins like the Google Toolbar are helpful, but still, the user must usually focus on a textbox control first. It's odd that modern operating systems don't provide one-button access to a general-purpose search utility - we have buttons for rarely-used and even arcane functions (Print Screen, Scroll Lock, SysReq, etc.), but no button that allows instant access to a web search widget. This utility was designed to solve that problem. Assigning this application to any operating system hotkey (an F-key, a Windows key combination, or even a secondary mouse button!) will provide quick access to a general-purpose search application. (The hotkey assignment software is not included in this package, but many options for this package are available on the internet - many of them are even released as freeware.)

Version: 1.0 - last updated Thursday, June 22, 2006

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