Inquiry about the weather, search for the route you want, read news and get information, all these are available as China launched the third generation (3G) search engine.

At the press release on April 18, chinasearch.com introduced "IG 1.0" (Internet Gateway) software, a brand-new concept.

Chen Pei, CEO of chinasearch.com said that as a comprehensive combination of web 2.0 applications, IG 1.0 is based on the 3G search engine technique and mainly targets at individual users. It facilitates the retrieval of real-time information and customized interactive services. Chen noted that IG caters to demands of individual users, making the search service a portal.

The first generation of search engine, like Yahoo.com, provides directories of websites of various categories. The second generation, like Google, is based on key words. Insiders believe the third generation of search engines should be more customized, smart, interactive, and compatible.

IG has many different versions specifically for students and for business purposes. Meanwhile, users can also recommend what they are interested in to their desktops and will receive personal online guide.

All the IG users will have their own accounts and password, which ensure a safer online search.

By People's Dialy Online