I have created a package that during the build processes uses the hunspell-tools munch utility to generate the dictionary file and on install install the required files for the dictionary as per dictionary policy. I am, however, not a Debian Developer and the package has a strict build depends on wcanadian-huge (because when the word list changes so should the dictionary, and the dictionary shouldn't change within the same dictionary version number, which is what will happen if the wordlist changes).
Is there an OOo or other developer willing to look at/maintain this package? I am not currently subscribed to the list, but will do so if it is deemed useful for me to do so by those who are interested. Otherwise please CC me. Note, I am subscribed to the CC'ed debian-mentors list, but would like to be CCed anyway. I'd prefer if a DD would take ownership of this package since otherwise each change of wcanadian-huge will require a hunt for sponsorship. Note also that I am interested in opinions on the wisdom of this approach. It is a 'pure' free software approach since the final product is built from the source, but munch takes several hours on my P4 2 GHz, which is a lot of processing just to build a dictionary. Would it be acceptable to Debian to occasionally build the dictionary even though the dictionary is technically not the 'preferred form for modification' (though it could be modified from there if so desired)? Regards, Daniel -- And that's my crabbing done for the day. Got it out of the way early, now I have the rest of the afternoon to sniff fragrant tea-roses or strangle cute bunnies or something. -- Michael Devore GnuPG Key Fingerprint 86 F5 81 A5 D4 2E 1F 1C http://gnupg.org The C Shore (Daniel Dickinson's Website) http://cshore.is-a-geek.com
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