JECompton wrote: > Well I've spent some time becoming more familiar with the community and > the SWORD api. Reading the to-do list on the crosswire website confirmed > my decision to commit to helping in what ways I can. The api overview > reminded me of how weak my C++ knowledge is. I will continue to read the > mailing list, trace the api source as best as I can, and become more > familiar with this community. > > I do have some questions: > - Where can I learn how to install the newest svn version of some source > code w/o it conflicting w/ the SWORD-based programs like gnomesword I > have installed for daily use?
I would guess you want to do static linking of your binaries. I don't have a link for instructions on doing this, but perhaps someone else can chime in with directions. > - The bug tracker link on the website doesn't work. Will this be fixed > eventually? Yes. Unfortunately the bug tracker is down ATM. We don't know when it will return, but we are investigating a move to a different tracker. > - If I find typos in texts, how should I change or report it? Normally, the bug tracker. While it's down, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - I am particularly interested in computational linguistics, semiotics, > and theoretical work that might lead to more effective computer-aided > translation. I don't know where to start, though. I've taken discrete > math and linear algebra, but I just don't know where to look for more > information on this subject. I would feel deeply indebted to anyone who > could direct me further. I would start reading (or taking classes) in subjects like general linguistics, computational linguistics, NLP, etc. > - Is there an IRC channel or something similar so I can get to know this > development community better? #sword on irc.freenode.net Welcome to the community! --Chris _______________________________________________ sword-devel mailing list: sword-devel@crosswire.org http://www.crosswire.org/mailman/listinfo/sword-devel Instructions to unsubscribe/change your settings at above page
