Silicon.com: AltaVista searches for a new image

The struggling company is trying to recapture its former glory as a search engine heavyweight with a newly redesigned website, featuring a sleek, spare look that takes a cue from current search champ Google. Among other tweaks, AltaVista said, the new site will feature an ad-free page; "fresher" search results, updated navigation for news publications and new tools for pinpointing relevant pages.