Re: more specific searches

Posted by Dr. Bob on June 30, 2002, at 13:35:23

In reply to Re: more specific searches » Dr. Bob, posted by IsoM on June 30, 2002, at 0:26:11

> One thing that I have noticed especially is the inability to search names of posters
I know, that's something I've wanted to add for a long time.
> and the titles of threads (mentioned by jane d).
>
> Kelly
She didn't mention that, but it's already there...
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> I have used the advanced search but I haven't found it worked as well as Google. That's the part I don't understand. I've never had trouble finding very specific info on Google but I have with the search feature here. I'm confused why - I'm not ignorant of using such features.
>
> IsoM
Is it not being able to use parentheses? You can just use Google to search a specific site, you know. Its database might not be completely up to date, but then again neither is this site's...
Bob

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New Forum Design KellyM 6/28/02
Re: New Forum Design » KellyM IsoM 6/28/02
Re: New Forum Design James Fellows 6/28/02
boolean operators yah (nm) katekite 6/28/02
Search Function Ideas jane d 6/28/02
Re: more specific searches Dr. Bob 6/29/02
Re: more specific searches » Dr. Bob IsoM 6/29/02
Re: more specific searches Dr. Bob 6/29/02
Have looked at Search Help KellyM 6/29/02
Re: more specific searches » Dr. Bob IsoM 6/30/02
Re: more specific searches Dr. Bob 6/30/02
Re: more specific searches KellyM 6/30/02
Re: Search Function Ideas Dr. Bob 7/1/02
New Search for or excluding poster name - Great!!! (nm) » Dr. Bob jane d 7/1/02
Thanks so much for new criteria!!! (nm) » Dr. Bob IsoM 7/1/02

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