Re: [OT] Html/JS help on a local debian package search page

From: [KS] (lists04_at_fastmail.fm)
Date: 03/31/05

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    Tong wrote:
    > Hi,
    >
    > Sorry, this Html/JS question is completely off the topic. But I don't know
    > where is the most appropriate place to ask. Just hoping if somebody here
    > can give me a hand.
    >
    > What I want to know is a bit complicated, so I'll explain with an example.
    >
    > I want to make a local search page for debian packages, so I don't need to
    > burden and wait for the remote site just to enter the search string.
    >
    > All that I want on the search page is:
    >
    > a input box "search" _______
    >
    > a radio box says:
    >
    > ( ) stable
    > ( ) testing
    > ( ) unstable
    >
    > The radio box determine which string to prefix the search string. For
    > example, if "testing" is selected, the prefix string would be:
    > "http://packages.debian.org/cgi-bin/search_contents.pl?searchmode=searchword&case=insensitive&version=testing&arch=i386&word=",
    > so if "media player" is entered in search box, the whole url would be
    >
    > http://packages.debian.org/cgi-bin/search_contents.pl?searchmode=searchword&case=insensitive&version=testing&arch=i386&word=media+player
    >
    > Then the local search page is refreshed as the new url above.
    >
    > How can I do this? A sanity check of not-selecting any radio option would
    > also be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!
    >
    > tong
    >
    All that is required for your local page is to selectively copy the code
    from the page http://packages.debian.net i.e code under the sections
    "Search Package Directories" and "Search the contents of Packages".
    Then edit the drop down menu for distribution to a radio button group.

    /KS 

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