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RE: Archives (was: RPG Free question)

Steve, I find that if I enter the archives from the menu on the left< the calendar is not there. If I come in from the links on the archives link on the main page, the calendar shows up, too.

Now are Boolean searches and quoted strings usable in the archives? I don't remember whether they've worked the way I'd like. Of course, if it takes google, then David's cost issue is understandable. I like haivng a link to Google - can a search parameter be sent as part of that link? Without paying for it? <g>

HTH

Vern

At 05:43 PM 10/8/2003 -0400, you wrote: 
when I tried to search on C++ in the rpg list I could not get the search
engine to consider the "+" as something to search for and not a boolean
operator.

I like the new search results layout, esp because I dont have to use refresh
in my IE browser each time I return to the search result.   But I would like
to be able to dismiss the calender column so that there is more space for
the search results text.

It would also be neat to be able to only search posts of certain people.
Like Hans and Barbara on the RPG list.

-Steve

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Subject: Archives (was: RPG Free question)


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.

david



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