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Personally I have little to no need to search many files. I use Launchy to index a specific folder for applications/files I often access and simply use the sear
by Nadya 12y ago
Personally I have little to no need to search many files. I use Launchy to index a specific folder for applications/files I often access and simply use the search in the start menu for everything else.
I figure most developers/people who benefit from being able to search within files use UNIX-based operating systems and not Windows.
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoFile search is weak. Heck, file systems are weak. Instead of looking for a name or modification date match, I'd really like to find "that pdf I printed yesterday at work". But because all file systems are rooted in 1970's ideas, we can't add attributes to files (a-la relations). So search is crippled.
- Cort3z 12y agoSounds like you will like what we are developing over at Konjekt :) We are basically trying to solve exactly what you are describing, and some more, by making a new kind of search tool. We feel exactly the same way as you do, but maybe with more fury? (PS: Please don't judge us by the current website. It has in no way been our priority lately)
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoYes it does! I'm not sure how much you can do, without adding attributes e.g. version number, last app to edit, who last accessed etc. But anything is progress. Here's something Spotlight (Mac) fails on utterly: I have multiple source trees for the same source base (1 for each ticket I'm working on). When I look for a file or build, it shows me 6 of them - without letting me know which project they're in! Useless.
- Cort3z 12y agoIf you are interested in testing out an early version of Konjekt and giving some feedback, I could set you up. I would love to hear your feedback and suggestions :)
- JoeAltmaier 12y agoYes please! I have some bandwidth to explore!