Being in the software business too, I understand very well how searching all can be slow and slow down the rest of the system. Nevertheless, sometimes it is useful. Likewise, like it was suggested, it would be nice to be able to stop the query half way and it would also be nice to see the results as they are found, this way one could stop it if either one found what he was looking for or sees that his queries returns nothing worthwhile.

I have seen on other boards where in addition to the option to search all, there is also the option to check only the forums of interest.

For example, when I search for stuff, it ends up in general, problems and annoyances, brakes, tires, backyard mechanic or 4x4. But since some users don't always post in the right forums, we are forced to search in the wrong forums.

Another feature I would find a nice addition is in addition to be able to see today's active topics, would be to see the last 24 hours. I am on the East Coast and a lot of stuff happens after I'm gone to bed and the next morning.

My 2 cents, maybe a bit more...