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Nathan Brindle <[log in to unmask]>
Tue, 9 Nov 1999 22:25:12 EST
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Which doesn't solve the underlying problem if the machine is underpowered
to begin with.  Both methods use the same functions internally to do the
search, it's only the input method and presentation of results that's
different.  The search itself is what takes the majority of the resources.

On Tue, 9 Nov 1999 20:27:31 -0600 Winship said:
>You might want to consider using email searching rather than web;
>I find it much handier and more reliable, particularly if you have
>an extensive archive and a largish number wanting to web search.
>With email you send your search, go on about your business rather
>sitting and waiting, and the output comes when it comes, usually
>pretty quickly if you construct your search properly.
>
>Douglas

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