Is there something wrong with the search function?

[bishop101]

I've been trying to use the forum search function since yesterday and all I get is a 'Server Error'.

[dosedillusion]

You are not alone I'm having the same problem on this forum.

[scottm99]

Just tried to do some searching as well, and I'm seeing the same thing now. This is using normal search & advanced search.

[bolexxx]

Click on "reload" and will work

[comaX]

Hmm, nope. Not for me anyway...

[jinchuriki]

Not working for me too. I get a blank screen and hitting refresh has no effect.

[scottm99]

Thanks, bolexxx...that did the trick.

[Snayler]

Most of you must already know this, but just to be safe, you can temporarily use Google to search on the forums. For example, if I wanted to search for Alfa AWUS036H related threads, I would use the following:

site:http://www.backtrack-linux.org/forums/ awus036h

[comaX]

@snayler : of course when it's an actual search of term, but when you're searching for the upadted post since your last visit, it becomes a little harder.

I know the staff isn't paid or anyhting, and they don't owe us anything either. But how come they let their site be so buggy ? It doesn't really give a good image of the product they're trying to sell*...


*I hear you coming "Backtrack is free" ! Yes but metaphorically speaking, tye're still selling it. Moreover the courses which are based on BT aren't. Not that it matters, though.

[Snayler]

@snayler : of course when it's an actual search of term, but when you're searching for the upadted post since your last visit, it becomes a little harder.

For this, I'm using the subscription feature. It sends me an e-mail every time a post I'm subscribed to is updated. I also like to use www.backtrack-linux.org/forums/search.php?do=getdaily instead of /forums/search.php?do=getnew because it will show me all posts from that day, even the ones from moderated/new members which sometimes won't appear when you click the "New Posts/What's New?" button (/forums/search.php?do=getnew).