PathFinder

In the past pathfinder was synonymous with scout; someone who went ahead to mark the trail. In more modern times, this role was made famous by the sign "Kilroy Was Here" found by advancing troops, to indicate someone was there ahead of them.

In an Internet context, a Pathfinder is an application that finds connections.

Examples:

• The Amazing Baconizer

• Six Degrees of Weblogs

• Others?

See also ConnectionBuildingNetworks