ELIZA has met her match. I received an email today with details on how to use MSN Messenger to query Encarta. This is a very cool feature. I’ve even heard that it will solve simple mathematical questions. You add encarta@conversagent.com to your MSN IM contacts list, then send an IM with questions for real-time answers, such as…
Welcome, M3! My name is Encarta Instant Answers. I am a smart computer who can bring you the Encarta info you want right in your IM window! Type your question and I’ll look it up for you!
Encarta® Instant Answers says:
M3 says:
OK… When is Thanksgiving in Canada?Encarta® Instant Answers says:
Thanksgiving in Canada dates: Second Monday in October.Very nice. It even provides an opportunity to open an Encarta window for more colour commentary…
HCIT? 😉
Encarta® Instant Answers is inviting you to start Encarta. Do you want to accept (Alt+C) or decline (Alt+D) the invitation?