3. The computer implemented method of claim 2 wherein determining an alternative query comprises identifying as alternative queries all previously-submitted queries that match the partial words of the partial query but which are not selected as the full query.
3. The computer implemented method of claim 2 wherein determining an alternative query comprises identifying as alternative queries all previously-submitted queries that match the partial words of the partial query but which are not selected as the full query. 4. The computer implemented method of claim 3 where presenting the alternative query to the user comprises presenting the alternative query as a hyperlink on a web page.