Full Version: Neowin Search Sucks
Why limit search for three letters, I hate that stupid error page. I ended up using Google in site search.
use "DVD"
QUOTE(hardgiant @ Dec 12 2004, 03:04)
Why limit search for three letters, I hate that stupid error page. I ended up using Google in site search.
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I assume you're talking about the search on the forums? It's a software limitation. Too many small words makes searching exponentially slower. If you want small words, just use google, as you've stated.
I've got to get our MySQL server updated to 4.1 and rebuild the fulltext index, now that I think of it...
QUOTE(timdorr @ Dec 12 2004, 01:13)
I assume you're talking about the search on the forums? It's a software limitation. Too many small words makes searching exponentially slower. If you want small words, just use google, as you've stated.
I've got to get our MySQL server updated to 4.1 and rebuild the fulltext index, now that I think of it...
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I've got to get our MySQL server updated to 4.1 and rebuild the fulltext index, now that I think of it...
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Eureka?!
ugh 
use the search button!
this topic has been discussed sooo many times.
just goto google and search for "msn www.neowin.net" and you're set.
use the search button!
this topic has been discussed sooo many times.just goto google and search for "msn www.neowin.net" and you're set.
QUOTE(insanekiwi @ Dec 12 2004, 08:19)
ugh
use the search button! this topic has been discussed sooo many times.
just goto google and search for "msn www.neowin.net" and you're set.
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use the search button!
this topic has been discussed sooo many times.just goto google and search for "msn www.neowin.net" and you're set.
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"msn site:neowin.net" provides better results
ok, beat me 
at least it works that way
at least it works that way
Usually the three letter word pre or proceeds something else, like 'writer' or '[timko]'s collection of pron'.
It can be a little frustrating sometimes, but I would hardly call an inherent IPB flaw (or feature™ ) Neowins fault.
So shaddap.
It can be a little frustrating sometimes, but I would hardly call an inherent IPB flaw (or feature™ ) Neowins fault.
So shaddap.
I guess 2 days was enough time to wait before creating another thread.
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=255037
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=255037
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I guess 2 days was enough time to wait before creating another thread. rolleyes.gif
maybe he couldn't search for it?
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?act=...highlite=search
Third hit (second if you don't count this thread).
Third hit (second if you don't count this thread).
3 letter search is now enabled.
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