The search feature of the Classifieds is pretty basic as is the whole system. It uses a text file for a database and simple cgi scripts to drive it.
Like with most features of the site, I didn't write the software and have a limited ability to make major modifications. The companies that write it sometimes release updates that fix or improve features and I do install them when I have the chance.
There is a new more powerful SQL database version (like the Forum and PhotoPost) now available that probably has a better search feature but the old software works so well for this site I haven't seen a reason to change. I'm going to look at the new version again and may do some testing to learn more.
Don
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