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March 16, 2007 | Volume 13, Number 10
The Scout Report

Network Tools

Zotero 2.0

http://www.zotero.org/

For those trying to complete any lengthy citations (or even brief ones), Zotero will be a most welcome find. The program works as a Firefox 2.0 extension which helps users collect, manage, and cite research sources. As it functions within the browser itself, visitors can automatically capture citation information from web pages, and users can also take notes along the way as they work. The program also comes with complete documentation and is compatible with all computers running on either Windows or Mac operating systems. [KMG]



Google Desktop 5.0.703.5398

http://desktop.google.com/

Slogging through the contents of any hard drive can be a laborious process, so it is nice to know that many aspects of this task are improved with the use of this version of Google Desktop. With this application, search results are returned in a web-page format which resembles the Google site. Visitors can also customize the program to add various gadgets, such as a calendar, a National Public Radio gadget, and a virtual flower pot. This version is compatible with all computers running Windows XP, 2003, and Vista. [KMG]



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