KNOWBOT: Using the
Knowbot Information Service enables an Internet user to find another's address.
Recommendation: Use Internet tools such as Finger,
Knowbot, Netfind, and Whois to locate individuals; record names found in mailing lists and newsgroups; and maintain your own list of addresses.
Methods of finding addresses range from a rather purpose-defeating telephone call to using network directory services such as WHOIS,
Knowbot, or NETFIND.(9)
Embedded inside the advanced portable computer and any other personal computer will be a "
knowbot." A
knowbot acts as a type of personal secretary that lives inside the computer and is programmed to perform functions specifically for the user.
Knowbot users first define the kinds of information wanted.
A "
knowbot" will be a software program that will act as a reference librarian helping users find the information they need.)
Similarly, a variety of approaches (e.g., X.500 protocols) are being worked on for providing Internet "white pages" and "yellow pages" services, "
knowbot services," and similar functions for locating people, organizations, and activities on the Internet.