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searching the archives with commands

updated mon 18 jun 01

 

Russel Fouts on sun 17 jun 01


>> A big public thank you to Maryanne for posting the instructions for finding back files. I have sucessfully rec'd several back files, and am most grateful. <<

And an especially big thank you to our Listserve Manager, John(?) for
enabling it.

I used to use these commands a lot with the older version of the
software but after the upgrade, it wasn't available any more.

Now it is, YIPEE!

Also remember that the Listserve computer is only a Pentium II, probably
300 mhz at the most. (probably less powerful than your desktop computer)
So if you sent it a very vague search and depending on how busy it is
with other "stuff" (technical jargon), it might take it a while to
process your request.

AND HERE'S A LISTSERVE TRICK! If you put END on a line by itself after
your search text, you can leave the signature or what ever else you want
in the message.

Example:

DO WISH ALL CLAYARTERS GOOD SEARCHING WHERE ALL CLAYARTERS ARE GOOD
END

Russel (and we do know that all clayarters are good ;-)

Russel Fouts
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