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A better way to search GDnet (formatted)

boolean · 2005-04-21T18:14:12

This thread has been completely edited as of 8/4 for better formatting. The replies in all posts are all still in context. Google Search Queries While the Gamedev.net search feature is down, the following workaround have been created. To use these, copy the entire line of text into the google search bar and replace "SEARCH_QUERY_HERE" with your search keywords. Search query 1: by boolean allintitle: SEARCH_QUERY_HERE -user -profile site:GameDev.net Search query 2: by Michael Tanczos. Unlike mine, it will search both title and body of the threads. inurl:topic.asp -inurl:key= site:GameDev.net "SEARCH_QUERY_HERE" FAQ on Gamedev.net search feature: Q. WHY is the current GDnet search page down? Quote:Michael Tanczos - Staff It was taken down recently because of DDOS threats against our site and that was largely rumored to be a primary target. Q. WHEN is the GDnet search page is coming back up? Quote:Khawk - Staff The search will be put back in within a few months when we put our new database server online in connection with some new services. Useful tools: &#106avascript search form (by Benryves) &#106avascript search form, results in new window (by Benryves) FireFox GameDev Google Search Plug-In (by Rob Loach) I will be updating this as I get time. Please leave any suggestions you may have in this thread, and don't forget you can add a link to it in your sig as others have done. [smile] [Edited by - boolean on April 8, 2005 7:44:13 AM]