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