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--- David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> G Armour wrote:
> >>I did search - and I didn't find the answer.
> > Admittedly, the archives search function leaves alot to be desired.
> 
> How so?
> 
> I'd be interested in any and all ideas on how to improve the archives, 
> the lists, etc.

The boolean search doesn't appear to work for phrases and it seems to
ignore the NOT argument.  Wait, hold on that last one.  It helps to select
the boolean function.  <g>  OK, boolean NOT does work!

But there is, apparently, no way to search on exact phrases and this, IMO,
is a serious shortcoming of any search engine.  

As for using google and site:midrange.com, I've found that there are
ommissions, even for stuff that is several months old.

GA

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