iLiad How about porting a dictionary?

drago · 03-19-2007, 10:53 AM

The thing I miss most on my Illiad is a dictionary. It is a wonderful tool for language learning, I read lots of texts on it in a variety of languages.
Now that an Fbreader port is imminent (respect and gratitude to adamb!!!) I just can't help hoping for a dictionary.
I believe stardict would be a likely candidate.
http://stardict.sourceforge.net/index.php

Would someone take a look at this, and enlighten us on the chances of this happening?

Thanks.

Drago

NatCh · 03-19-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drago

(respect and gratitude to adamb!!!)

Remember -- nothing says "good job, thanks" like karma.

Adam B. · 03-19-2007, 12:01 PM

I took a look, and tried to compile. The problem with this program is that it relies on the Gnome library. To build this, I'll basically have to build all of Gnome for the iLiad. That would take *a lot* of time, and may or may not end up working.

Edit: Looks like I can compile it without gnome support. I'll keep you posted on what I can do.

wallcraft · 03-19-2007, 01:06 PM

Mobipocket reader has dictionary support (you typically have to buy the dictionaries). However it isn't implemented on the PepperPad (which also uses Mobipocket's Java-based version), so it might ot might not be available for iLiad Mobipocket.

Adam B. · 03-19-2007, 01:43 PM

Stardict seems to be a really nice program....

TadW · 03-19-2007, 01:59 PM

Such a t-e-a-s-e !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

drago · 03-19-2007, 02:06 PM

Congratulations Adam B.!

I can hardly belive my eyes, but it seems you just turned the illiad into the ultimate tool for language learning. If this really works it will be more than magic, it will be something totally unbeleivable.

Check the
http://sdict.com/en/
page for all the dictionary bases as well as wikipedias for this program and weep.

The possibilities are endless...

What a feat!!!

Adam B. · 03-19-2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TadW

Such a t-e-a-s-e !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I like keeping you guys updated on my progress, and there's no better way than screenshots.

The program works pretty well without modification. I'll need to update some things for the screen refresh, but it should be a good tool with an easy install.

narve · 03-19-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drago

Congratulations Adam B.!

I can hardly belive my eyes, but it seems you just turned the illiad into the ultimate tool for language learning. If this really works it will be more than magic, it will be something totally unbeleivable.

Check the
http://sdict.com/en/
page for all the dictionary bases as well as wikipedias for this program and weep.

The possibilities are endless...

What a feat!!!

Holy s***t! This looks great! Too many pages of english dictionaries to even browse! Wikipedia in all languages! Amazing! Gotta check this out -- I am downloading the program and some dictionaries right now!

How come I didn't know about this before? I've even tried googling for dictionaries before... weird

NatCh · 03-19-2007, 02:42 PM

It's a shame that narve feels too shy to let us know what he really feels about things.

nekokami · 03-19-2007, 02:51 PM

Brilliant!

Hey, I know the iLiad is supposed to support Chinese handwriting recognition, as well. Has anyone tried it? One of the things I can see doing with this program is allowing for Chinese character lookup. Kind of like PlecoDict, which I use on my Palm all the time.

Adam B. · 03-19-2007, 03:47 PM

Software is available to download: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10080

Wow, 3 hours from conception to working model. I think that's a record.

drago · 03-19-2007, 03:59 PM

Words fail me, you're my hero... Googling to find the suitable aplication took some time too, but this is really a record. And a wonderfull demonstration of the power of open source.

Two thumbs up! Way up indeed!

Now I'll have to ask for the shell hack. This and your fbreader really proves the time has come for Irex to seriously think about implementing their promissed aplication install via ids.

Thanks man.

Drago

narve · 03-19-2007, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

It's a shame that narve feels too shy to let us know what he really feels about things.

Yes. Shy is my middle name, indeed

03-19-2007, 10:53 AM	#1
drago Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Device: KPW, BrokenfirstgeniLiad	How about porting a dictionary? The thing I miss most on my Illiad is a dictionary. It is a wonderful tool for language learning, I read lots of texts on it in a variety of languages. Now that an Fbreader port is imminent (respect and gratitude to adamb!!!) I just can't help hoping for a dictionary. I believe stardict would be a likely candidate. http://stardict.sourceforge.net/index.php Would someone take a look at this, and enlighten us on the chances of this happening? Thanks. Drago

03-19-2007, 12:01 PM	#3
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	I took a look, and tried to compile. The problem with this program is that it relies on the Gnome library. To build this, I'll basically have to build all of Gnome for the iLiad. That would take a lot of time, and may or may not end up working. Edit: Looks like I can compile it without gnome support. I'll keep you posted on what I can do. Last edited by Adam B.; 03-19-2007 at 12:22 PM.

03-19-2007, 01:43 PM	#5
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	Stardict seems to be a really nice program.... Attached Thumbnails

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drago Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Device: KPW, BrokenfirstgeniLiad	Congratulations Adam B.! I can hardly belive my eyes, but it seems you just turned the illiad into the ultimate tool for language learning. If this really works it will be more than magic, it will be something totally unbeleivable. Check the http://sdict.com/en/ page for all the dictionary bases as well as wikipedias for this program and weep. The possibilities are endless... What a feat!!!

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It's a shame that narve feels too shy to let us know what he really feels about things.

03-19-2007, 02:51 PM	#11
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	Brilliant! Hey, I know the iLiad is supposed to support Chinese handwriting recognition, as well. Has anyone tried it? One of the things I can see doing with this program is allowing for Chinese character lookup. Kind of like PlecoDict, which I use on my Palm all the time.

03-19-2007, 03:47 PM	#12
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	Software is available to download: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10080 Wow, 3 hours from conception to working model. I think that's a record.

03-19-2007, 03:59 PM	#13
drago Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Budapest, Hungary Device: KPW, BrokenfirstgeniLiad	Words fail me, you're my hero... Googling to find the suitable aplication took some time too, but this is really a record. And a wonderfull demonstration of the power of open source. Two thumbs up! Way up indeed! Now I'll have to ask for the shell hack. This and your fbreader really proves the time has come for Irex to seriously think about implementing their promissed aplication install via ids. Thanks man. Drago

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