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  3. March 2002

RE: Infocenter searches (Not!)

> But the Infocenter search should be _designed_ for that site.  It
should
> know I'm looking for (probably) technical information in manuals and
> that I will want to see whole topics on my search.  I need in depth
> information, in an organized fashion.  Don't give give me the ASCII
> Workstation manual in a search for WRKOBJPDM just because the word
> appears in the book.
>
> Am I explaining myself very well?  Does anyone else feel this way?

Yes you're clear, yes I agree.

It's either a question of competence or funding.  It can be done and
many other sites do it very well.  When I have a problem with Microsoft
software, I have found their TechNet Knowledge Base to be almost a
pleasure to use.  (Wish I didn't need to use it as often :)).

Andy Nolen-Parkhouse

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