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By Paul Gil, About.com Guide to Internet for Beginners since 2004

"What is 'Boolean Searching'? How Does It Work With Google?"

Friday March 28, 2008
Named after mathematician George Boole of the 1800's, 'Boolean Searching' is a way of expanding or narrowing your search results. If you're in a rush to find a hotel in Philadelphia, or perhaps you want a very specific song identified by some lyrics you heard on the radio, then Boolean Searching is very useful. Marziah Karch explains how Boolean phrases work... (photo by Rob Elliott / Getty Images)

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