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<p>Q: How does a "vertical portal" differ from a "regular" portal like </p><p>Yahoo!? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>A: Instead of the all-encompassing, general interest portals like Yahoo! </p><p>and Excite, a "vertical portal" is a site that provides information and </p><p>resources within a particular area of interest. It is also the entry </p><p>point to link users to other relevant sites of interest. It is the </p><p>Internet's way of catering to users who want specifics on certain </p><p>topics. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>If you have any questions for this column, write to </p><p>cnni.asia@turner.com. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>