On Tue, 27 Nov 2001, Bill Moseley wrote: > At 12:55 PM 11/27/01 -0800, Nick Tonkin wrote: > > > >Because it does a full text search of all the contents of the DB. > > Perhaps, but it's just overloaded.
I think the load, and network connection, is the main reason; the search itself, if you were connected locally at a time when the machine isn't so busy, is pretty quick. > I'm sure he's working on it, but anyone want of offer Graham free hosting? > A few mirrors would be nice, too. They (Graham and Elaine) are aware that it can be slow at times, and have set up at least one mirror site to help spread the load. best regards, randy kobes