Am 06.04.2010 um 04:12 schrieb BH: > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 8:48 PM, Stephan Witt <st.w...@gmx.net> wrote: >> Finally I learned how to build aspell myself as universal static library. >> So I'm able to provide a universal binary with aspell support. >> >> It is required to install aspell + dictionaries from macports to make it >> work. >> The cocoAspell dictionaries aren't usable with stock aspell code. >> >> Another option is the conversion of the self made dynamic library to a >> framework to place it inside the LyX app bundle. >> But this would be more work and may become superfluous with working >> enchant+mac spell service support. >> >> What do others think? > > We've gotten many complaints over the years about spelling support, > and spelling work without the user needing to install anything else > would be great.
Yes, I realized this and that's why I want to try it. > One question: if you include aspell as a framework, would you also > include dictionaries, or how would users be able to add their own? That are good questions. In principle I think dictionaries should be included. Additions by users should be possible and as easy as possible. But I don't know if there is any GPL to care for. We have to check this before. Another thing: perhaps I have to change the aspell code to make it work as a framework. > On the other hand, how likely is enchant+mac spell support in the near future? Don't know. This one perhaps JMarc can answer... And then - if I'm not misinformed - there are not so many languages available. Anyway, I propose to investigate the framework idea with aspell as an example and see if it works. (This I'll do) Later the question is which spell checker is the right one, there are plenty alternatives, unfortunately. Stephan
