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The vBulletin software specifically states that making the search criteria smaller results in database performance problems. I think it has to do with how the database is indexed.
I agree that two letter searches are good for this site and will try again.... this weekend and see if it works! I forgot to 'reindex' the search database after changing the minimum search length to two.... we will see what happens ....
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Originally posted by sierra_aar
now that we figured out that we can search for 2 letters, how about 1?
We are investigating a new plugin for a zero letter search. The user simply 'thinks' the query ... enters nothing ... hits return ... and then relevant matches appear.
As soon as we get it working, will post a formal announcement
We are investigating a new plugin for a zero letter search. The user simply 'thinks' the query ... enters nothing ... hits return ... and then relevant matches appear.
As soon as we get it working, will post a formal announcement
Is this part of the `.*` zero or more character search initiative?
Hi, Just wanting to know if there is any issues today with the site. Initially I thought it is my internet connection or computer but regardless which one I use, the site has been slow and it is also not showing with the right fonts etc. I've been trying for the last 12+ hours and it's always been... (21 Replies)
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I've been having a problem connecting to the forum. I know it is just something with my computer but I have no idea what it is. It started last week.
Every time I connect I get this:
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Folks,
Hope this is not a newbie question, but it might end up being that.
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Of late, when i start www.unix.com my system is
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