Google Desktop - version 2
Posted on November 4, 2005, 11:02 pm by E-junkieChef under NewsNovember 03, 2005
Google released version 2 of their popular desktop search software. Google desktop integrates google search and the Google Sidebar.
Google Desktop 2, is a freely downloadable application, which combines desktop search and the Google Sidebar.
Side bar offers services such as personalized news, a quick note taking application and integration with google's popular Gmail mail service among several other features.
A host of third-party Sidebar panels are available with google desktop that enhance the browsing experience
The latest plug-ins for sidebar include
- An interface to iTunes
- An integrated dictionary and word lookup.
- Winamp integration.
- American Express panel to track and view credit card transactions in real time.
- The new version also displays site maps relating to the site one frequently visits while surfing the net.
Google has also released a version of Google Desktop targeting the enterprise, which is also being provided free.
Download Google
Desktop
How does Google Desktop is of interest to ecommerce developers?
Developing plug-ins for Google Sidebar provides a great oppurtunity
for developers to bring host of applications that tie in with existing
ecommerce platforms, directly to desktop of a large user base.
Learn more about Google
Desktop API.
