S)earch: "S" scans file names and descriptions for a key term. This gives
you the capability to search for a specific file, to locate a group of
files dealing with a specific topic or to identify certain types of files
(e.g., .BAS, .COM, .EXE).

You will be prompted for the string to scan for after you issue the "S"
command. Case (upper or lower) is ignored in the search. For instance, the
S)earch command treats the string "PC" and "pc" as identical.

Next, you will be asked for a directory to scan. Type in their name(s) or
number(s) separated by semicolons. You can search through all of the
directories on the system by typing "ALL" at the prompt. Pressing [ENTER]
will return you to the Files Menu.

TIPS:
1. You can obtain a list of directory names and numbers by giving the "L"
command.

2. Using "ALL" may result in a time consuming search if the RBBS-PC system
contains many files. You can save time by searching specific directories.

3. You can stack the S)earch command with the desired string. That is, you
can enter "S;<string>" directly from the Files Menu. For example, you could
type "S;ZORK" to search for the string "ZORK". You will then be asked for
directory you want to scan.

4. A string that occurs as part of a file name or description will still
produce a match. Entering "BAS" will give you a listing of all files with
1) a ".BAS" extension, 2) "BAS" as part of the file name, or 3) "BAS" as
part of a word or term in the file description.

5. S supports only exact matches and not "wildcards".  For example
"S;LIST*.ARC" will not find LIST543.ARC.

6. Keep in mind that strings consisting of only a few characters could
produce too many matches.   S;X will locate every line with an "X" in it.

7. Strings consisting of many characters could produce too few matches.
For example, if you want all files connected with QMODEM, specifying
"S;QMODEM" will miss QMDM210.ARC and QMODFON.ARC.  You might want to
broaden your search with "S;QM" to make sure you get all wanted files.

8. You can use the "S" command to search for file types such as ".DOC",
".ARC", ".COM" etc. You could also search for files related to a specific
topic such as "spread" for information or programs related to spread sheets
or "comm" for communications programs.

9. You can stack the directories to search, as in "S;BAS;BASIC;PROG" to
search directories BASIC and PROG for the substring BAS.
