Even better, why are we not backing the people who have provided us
public domain texts? Why don't we help fund to get versions like the
WEB, and RWebsters
into print (not just NT and Psalms). Then these versions could be more
easily used in environments that are prohibitive electronically (i.e. in
the sanctuaries of our churches, our prayer closets). I would much
rather try my hardest to reward those who have provided God's people
(and the Sword project) with gifts, than those who are still holding out
for profits by panhandling the Word of God.
Is there still a forum available to us for these off-topic discussions?
There used to be a newsgroup. Is that still being used? I would speek
more freely in such a forum.
Greg Hellings wrote:
While all of this discussion is very intirguing, it seems to be clear
to everyone now that the Sword developers want nothing to do with even
a hint of illegality that would surround creation of tools to import
copyright materials from other formats (a very sagacious position, in
my view). Therefore, is there any attemt to talk with copyright
holders of texts like the NIV, NRSV, and others to see if they would
be willing for a Sword module to be available. I would love the
ability to get a copy of Sword modules for texts such as those more
modern translations - either from Crosswire or directly from the
copyright holders and would be more than happy to pay for the fee that
such texts would cost, regardless of my thelogical position on
charging for the Word of God. So what is the status of talking to the
copyright holders? Is there any progress or do they all reject the
ideas out of hand? Is there a way we could make the idea more
intriguing to them (i.e. offer to create a module in Sword format and
give it to them for holding and distribution, etc)? Because it really
would be nice to have Sword modules of modern translations available -
either for hire or, through agreement, for gratis.
--Greg
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