Why does it take so long to search?

The time it takes to display your search results depends on several factors:

• Your computer platform
  If you are on a Macintosh, you may have to wait up to 30 seconds for your search results to display. This is due to the slow speed of Apple's Java on the Macintosh.
• Number of search results returned
  The more specific your search terms, the fewer documents will need to be displayed.

I see the "Retrieving Search Results" screen, but I never get any search results.

For the search engine to work, there are several requirements:

• JavaScript enabled
• The latest version of Java installed and enabled
  How do I install and enable Java?
• A compatible web browser
  • Windows: Internet Explorer 6 or later, Opera 8 or later or Mozilla-based (Mozilla/Netscape/Firefox) browser
  • Macintosh: Safari 1.3.1 or later
  • UNIX/Linux: Opera 8 or later, or a Mozilla-based browser

If you meet all these requirements and still do not get search results, the cause might be one or more of the following:

• The most frequent reason for this problem is not having a more recent version of Java installed. Download and installation instructions are available here.
• If you have an older computer or a Macintosh, it may take up to 30 seconds to display search results. Try waiting for at least a minute.
• You may have Java installed but not enabled.