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Sherlock (software)

Sherlock is a now-defunct file and web search tool created by Apple for the "classic" Mac OS, and carried through to early versions of Mac OS X. Sherlock was introduced in 1998 with Mac OS 8.5 as an extension of Finder's file searching capabilities. Like its predecessor—System 7.5’s revamped 'Find File' app, adapted by Bill Monk from his 'Find Pro' find…

Data, Sherlock 3 channels & Versions

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Developer
Apple Inc.
Final release
3.6.2 (179)
Operating system
Classic Mac OS 8 and 9, Mac OS X (prior to Leopard)
Successor
Spotlight
Type
File manager Search engine

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Sherlock 3 channels

Current status

Accusations of plagiarism

Versions

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Sherlock (software)

Nodes41
Edges40
Triples6
Avg. degree1.95
Density0.04878
Components1

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Sherlock (software)

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Developer · 1
Sherlock (software) → Apple Inc.
Final release · 1
Sherlock (software) → 3.6.2 (179)
Operating system · 1
Sherlock (software) → Classic Mac OS 8 and 9, Mac OS X (prior to Leopard)
Successor · 1
Sherlock (software) → Spotlight
Type · 1
Sherlock (software) → File manager Search engine
Website · 1
Sherlock (software) → www.apple.com/lae/sherlock/

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Important terminology

sherlock mac search os apple file plug-ins web 10 plug-in leopard system spotlight versions channel files user channels also dashboard

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Sherlock (software)DeveloperApple Inc.1.00infobox
Sherlock (software)Final release3.6.2 (179)1.00infobox
Sherlock (software)Operating systemClassic Mac OS 8 and 9, Mac OS X (prior to Leopard)1.00infobox
Sherlock (software)SuccessorSpotlight1.00infobox
Sherlock (software)TypeFile manager Search engine1.00infobox
Sherlock (software)Websitewww.apple.com/lae/sherlock/1.00infobox

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