I have my "search_maxhits" set to 20 in the setup>search options, but it always displays one more link then what I've set. For example, if I set it to 20, it displays 21 per page. If I set it to 19, it displays the number I want, 20. This does look as though it is a bug because the demo running on GT's site displays 26 per page, and I know the default is 25.
Sean
Sean