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QUEBEC, Canada, DECEMBER 10, 2003 � Copernic, an information technology provider, today announced its new consumer search application, Copernic Meta, a free meta-search application that integrates with the Windows operating system and Internet Explorer. This software gives users quick and easy access to information on the Internet by letting them start a search without even opening their Web browser, for relevant results in under a second.

Unlike traditional search engines, Copernic�s new and improved meta-search technology uses multiple search engines simultaneously to cover more of the Web for results in under a second. Scientific studies have shown that using multiple search engines in Internet searches significantly increases coverage of available information.

In addition, a number of search categories are just a click away: The Web, Images, Audio, Multimedia, News, Shopping, Auctions, and more. Other optional categories are available, and the software even lets users add the search sites of their choice, according to their specific needs.

Copernic Meta works with Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP, and can be downloaded free at www.copernic.com/meta. The application is also available online at www.copernicmeta.com for other systems like Mac OS and Linux or for users who are unable to install applications on their workstations.

For further information, visit http://www.copernic.com/