Amazon launches powerful database AP via Globe and Mail (Oct 27) Describes Amazon full-text search of 120,000 books.
Of interest: "In addition, the ability to search specific terms and phrases within books' text — as opposed to the more general book categories — gives Amazon.com greater insight into what exactly users are looking for. With that greater degree of precision, Amazon.com could more accurately link search results to product listings and advertisements."
Posted by Gwen at October 27, 2003 01:44 PM