Investigate the Web

Last updated February 22, 2008

Maintained by: Dennis Lien d-lien@tc.umn.edu

Subject Directories

Browse lists of subjects

Search Engines

Search by keyword(s)

Meta-Search Engines

Engines that search multiple sources

Phone Books

Search for people; locate a long lost friend

Discussion Groups: Google Groups

Formerly called Deja.com, Google Groups has archives of nearly every USENET news group. Discussion Groups are any forum where people can discuss topics of interest together online. This includes weblogs, listservs (e-mail lists), and USENET news groups. Often, discussion groups have searchable archives and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) which allow you to determine if someone has already answered your question. It is polite to read the FAQ before posting on a discussion group. Discussion groups are often good resources to find answers to cutting-edge technical questions.

Learn about Search Engines

Learn more about internet search engines.

Search the U of M

Search the U of M website.

U of M One Stop

Information and services for U of M affiliates.