Hi all. The new release of gnome-dictionary supports multiple dictionary sources in form of specially crafted .desktop files (AKA "key files"). Using this kind of files is easier to add new dictionary sources to both the application and the applet and to switch between sources. Sources might even have a database name specified, in order to restrict the query for a word.
You can see an example of this kind of file here: http://cvs.gnome.org/viewcvs/*checkout*/gnome-utils/gnome-dictionary/data/default.desktop.in The value of the "Name" key is fixed, but the "Description" key payload is marked for translation. So far, the only source available is the one bound to dict.org, which is a fine dictionary server, but it's only for English-speaking people. Thus, I'm asking if any of you know of a dictionary server (that is, a server complying to the RFC-2229) for a specific languages, so that I can add it to the next gnome-utils releases. You should try adding it to the sources list of Dictionary: 1. Launch Applications->Accessories->Dictionary 2. Select Edit->Preferences 3. Click on Add 4. Fill the Description field with the source name 5. Select "Dictionary Server" in the transport 6. Fill the Hostname and Port fields Optionally, if you know a specific database name, you can also add it to the Database entry in the "advanced settings" section of the same dialog. Finally: 7. Search a word If it works, send me the dictionary source definition file - or the hostname/port and a description. You'll find the source file inside the $(HOME)/.gnome2/gnome-dictionary directory. If it doesn't work, be sure to fill a bug report stating the server used and, eventually, attaching the source definition file to the report. Thanks for any help you'll be able to give in making the Dictionary more useful for non-English users. Ciao, Emmanuele. -- Emmanuele Bassi - <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Log: http://log.emmanuelebassi.net _______________________________________________ gnome-i18n mailing list gnome-i18n@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gnome-i18n
