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Re: Packaging a *LARGE* dictionary



On Wed, 29 Oct 1997, James A. Treacy wrote:

> There is an actual dictionary in Guttenburg (based on 1913 Merriam-Webster edition).
> I have considered packaging it, as a real dictionary would be a real
> plus to Debian, but the lack of software for searching has kept me
> from doing it. Of course, the proper way to do this would be to put it
> in a database to make access speeds acceptable. Anyone heard of any
> movements in this vein?

I like the idea, however if we package a dictionary for each native
language of Debian developpers, we'll end up with a 3 CD Debian
distribution (Binary + Sources + Dictionaries)...

NB: Maybe we should also package a backup of Internet. _(;

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