And here's a way to do an incremental archives search: http://xio.com/vanagon-search.cgi Mike
Jake de Villiers wrote: > This is a pretty good way to search the Archives. > > http://www.google.ca/custom?sitesearch=gerry.vanagon.com > > On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:35 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi all. >> >> Re: slow searches on Vanagon archives. I generally search subject line >> only. It speeds up searches. Even when searching through a number of >> years. Works well for common topics. Especially if you know what terms >> to use. (see below) >> >> A suggestion (one I *try* to follow --- ;^) >> >> Make subject of email sent, clear. >> >> I'll bet there's awesome info in threads with unclear or "clever" >> subjects. (not knocking "clever") >> >> Is there a Vanagon.com page with Vanagon/Westy terms (slang and >> correct)? As a newb, I had to learn some of the terms used on this >> list. I'm sure I'm not alone. >> >> i.e. "Refer" = fridge. "LP" = liquid propane. etc. >> >> Would upgrading the Vanagon server hardware really make searches faster? >> >> I understand it may be a hassle to do, but count me in to donate a >> little $ if this will help. >> >> If it requires an "intervention", well, don't count me in! --- ;^) >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> Neil. >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > Crescent Beach, BC > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 > |
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