The documentation for delete operation seems to be confusing (i am going thru the book and also posted in the books forums...), so appreciate if someone can let me know if my below understanding is correct.
When i delete a document from the index 1) It is marked for deletion in the BUFFER until I commit/close the writer. Does that mean the document is still visible for the Searcher? 2) Once i commit/close the writer then IT IS JUST MARKED for delete in the Index. At this time the document is NOT visible for the Searcher, but the document is still taking up the space in the index. 3) Once the index is merged (optimized), it is removed from the index Regards, Aravind R Yarram This message contains information from Equifax Inc. which may be confidential and privileged. If you are not an intended recipient, please refrain from any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information and note that such actions are prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify by e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
