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Now we all know we here at MSFN are so quick to blast someone who doesn't search first...and I agree in many cases. However, there are some issues with the search function here that prevent effective searching. For instance, I was replying to a post about RIS servers, and found that you can't search for just "RIS". This kinda makes it hard to find info about. I understand the load issues with allowing such a simple search term, but that makes it a little un-fair to people who get flamed for not searching. Any suggestions?
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Posted 02 September 2005 - 10:36 AM
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Posted 03 September 2005 - 12:00 PM
I dont know a sure-fire solution, but the google toolbar (just above the forum name) is able to find even 3 letter keywords...
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Posted 04 September 2005 - 01:11 PM
Well it sure does...nice! Is the search results just as good as the forum's search results?
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Posted 04 September 2005 - 01:53 PM
Nope, its not as good.
Mainly because it cannot possibly offer the level of fine-tuning that the forum's own search function offers. Oh well.... U win some & lose some!
Mainly because it cannot possibly offer the level of fine-tuning that the forum's own search function offers. Oh well.... U win some & lose some!
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Posted 05 September 2005 - 03:59 AM
That's kinda what I figured...but like you say, can't win em all...thanx!
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Posted 05 September 2005 - 05:55 AM
It should work now.
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Posted 05 September 2005 - 12:45 PM
wow, thanks xper! 
I just hope ppl will use it properly, since otherwise the server might get over-loaded.
I just hope ppl will use it properly, since otherwise the server might get over-loaded.
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Posted 09 September 2005 - 03:35 PM
That is awesome...the search results are soo much better now. Thanx again!
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Posted 11 September 2005 - 11:48 PM
Nice addition thanks. It's much more convinient than Google with something like
unattended intitle:RIS forums site:msfn.org=)
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