Date:         Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:14:30 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Suggestions/questions re: list upgrade discussions
In-Reply-To:  <48B46425.5030209@verizon.net>
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I can NEVER find anything on Wiki... idon't sign in, just serach and never
fruitful.

On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 3:14 PM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>


--
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'