CD Bible

CD Bible

[Diana Dawne]

Hi everyone.  I am aware that there are many different cd Bibles out 
there.  What might be a good one for us?  I have a friend who is looking 
for either that, or she has heard that it is available in a stand alone 
thing, kind of like the franklin dictionary.  Could someone make some 
suggestions?

love,

Diana

Re: CD Bible

[Sergey Fleytin]

Hi!

>>>>> "DD" == Diana Dawne <dianasaur@octothorp.org> writes:

DD> Hi everyone.  I am aware that there are many different cd Bibles
DD> out there.  What might be a good one for us?  I have a friend who
DD> is looking for either that, or she has heard that it is available
DD> in a stand alone thing, kind of like the franklin dictionary.
DD> Could someone make some suggestions?


I am not sure if there exist any made specifically for the unix-like
platform, but some time ago i tried dos version of the Online Bible
and it works pretty well for me.

Best regards,

Sergey.

Re: CD Bible

[Ralph W. Reid]

Diana Dawne staggered into view and mumbled:
>
>Hi everyone.  I am aware that there are many different cd Bibles out 
>there.  What might be a good one for us?  I have a friend who is looking 
>for either that, or she has heard that it is available in a stand alone 
>thing, kind of like the franklin dictionary.  Could someone make some 
>suggestions?

Which translation and what kind of features are you looking for?  One
King James translation which works well on LINUX (and other OS's) can
be found at ftp site ftp.cdrom.com in /pub/simtelnet/msdos/bible.
Get the files kbib-kj*.zip and unzip them into an empty directory
(the resulting files will require over 4 MB of space).  While
this particular release was originally set up for DOS systems, the
books are in ASCII text files with only enough non-printable
characters to indicate beginnings of verses.  The text is easily
readable with Speakup on LINUX.  This version can be downloaded and
burned onto a CD if you have to have a CD copy, but it is pure text
(no pictures, sounds, smells, or tastes:)), so it may not be quite
what you are looking for.

I hope this helps, and have a _great_ day!


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Re: CD Bible

[Diana Dawne]

I would find that of interest, but I think my friend is wanting other 
things like a concordance and that kind of thing.  

love,

Diana

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003, 
Ralph W. Reid wrote:

> Diana Dawne staggered into view and mumbled:
> >
> >Hi everyone.  I am aware that there are many different cd Bibles out 
> >there.  What might be a good one for us?  I have a friend who is looking 
> >for either that, or she has heard that it is available in a stand alone 
> >thing, kind of like the franklin dictionary.  Could someone make some 
> >suggestions?
> 
> Which translation and what kind of features are you looking for?  One
> King James translation which works well on LINUX (and other OS's) can
> be found at ftp site ftp.cdrom.com in /pub/simtelnet/msdos/bible.
> Get the files kbib-kj*.zip and unzip them into an empty directory
> (the resulting files will require over 4 MB of space).  While
> this particular release was originally set up for DOS systems, the
> books are in ASCII text files with only enough non-printable
> characters to indicate beginnings of verses.  The text is easily
> readable with Speakup on LINUX.  This version can be downloaded and
> burned onto a CD if you have to have a CD copy, but it is pure text
> (no pictures, sounds, smells, or tastes:)), so it may not be quite
> what you are looking for.
> 
> I hope this helps, and have a _great_ day!
> 
> 
> 

Re: CD Bible

[Janina Sajka]

You might want to know that the dict command typically includes Easton's
searches. So, for example, you can do the following at a bash prompt:

dict ephesus

and get the Easton's entry, along with some other entries.

As for having a Bible on your computer, if you're on Debian, try:

apt-cache search bible

I think you'll have fun with the results, many of which you can easily
install and use. To install any one you would, of course, do:

apt-get install [package name]

Diana Dawne writes:
> From: Diana Dawne <dianasaur@octothorp.org>
> 
> I would find that of interest, but I think my friend is wanting other 
> things like a concordance and that kind of thing.  
> 
> love,
> 
> Diana
> 
> On Sun, 28 Sep 2003, 
> Ralph W. Reid wrote:
> 
> > Diana Dawne staggered into view and mumbled:
> > >
> > >Hi everyone.  I am aware that there are many different cd Bibles out 
> > >there.  What might be a good one for us?  I have a friend who is looking 
> > >for either that, or she has heard that it is available in a stand alone 
> > >thing, kind of like the franklin dictionary.  Could someone make some 
> > >suggestions?
> > 
> > Which translation and what kind of features are you looking for?  One
> > King James translation which works well on LINUX (and other OS's) can
> > be found at ftp site ftp.cdrom.com in /pub/simtelnet/msdos/bible.
> > Get the files kbib-kj*.zip and unzip them into an empty directory
> > (the resulting files will require over 4 MB of space).  While
> > this particular release was originally set up for DOS systems, the
> > books are in ASCII text files with only enough non-printable
> > characters to indicate beginnings of verses.  The text is easily
> > readable with Speakup on LINUX.  This version can be downloaded and
> > burned onto a CD if you have to have a CD copy, but it is pure text
> > (no pictures, sounds, smells, or tastes:)), so it may not be quite
> > what you are looking for.
> > 
> > I hope this helps, and have a _great_ day!
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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Re: CD Bible

[Cheryl Homiak]

Why Janina, I didn't know about dict!!!
what a nice find--thanks!!!

There's some bible application software for gnome but don't know whether
it would be accessible or not.
Probably will try it eventually.



-- 
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Re: CD Bible

[Janina Sajka]

I have fallen in love with dict. I used to love to read dictionaries.
Now, I feel like I can do so again.

Cheryl Homiak writes:
> From: Cheryl Homiak <chomiak@chartermi.net>
> 
> Why Janina, I didn't know about dict!!!
> what a nice find--thanks!!!
> 
> There's some bible application software for gnome but don't know whether
> it would be accessible or not.
> Probably will try it eventually.
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheryl
> 
> 
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Phone: (202) 408-8175

Director, Technology Research and Development
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
http://www.afb.org

Chair, Accessibility Working Group
Free Standards Group
http://accessibility.freestandards.org

Re: CD Bible

[Lorenzo Prince]

If you have an RPM-based system, you can  try 

ftp://prince.homelinux.org/software/brs.rpm

Someone handed me this free package, and I keep forgetting I have it on my ftp site.  It is a complete King James bible 
including a concordance and search functionality.
HTH

Prince

RE: CD Bible

[Wrecking Ball]

Ok, how do you use .rmp files again?




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If you have an RPM-based system, you can  try

ftp://prince.homelinux.org/software/brs.rpm

Someone handed me this free package, and I keep forgetting I have it on my
ftp site.  It is a complete King James bible
including a concordance and search functionality.
HTH

Prince

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Re: CD Bible

[Lorenzo Prince]

Wrecking Ball staggered into view and mumbled:
> Ok, how do you use .rmp files again?

RPM files are program installation packages.  From the command line type

rpm -i file.rpm

Prince

Re: CD Bible

[Guy Abandon.]

<<I have fallen in love with dict.>>

I've got Slackware 9 and I got told command not found or words to that
effect.  Is it an extra I have to dig for or is it something supplied
with other distros and not mine.

Dictionaries are too useful not to have one.

GA!

Re: CD Bible

[Cheryl Homiak]

I didn't have dict  automatically on debian either. I had to use apt-get
to
get it. So it's probably available in the slackware packages.

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Re: CD Bible

[Chuck Hallenbeck]

I am a Slacker too. I created an alias called "dict" which takes
me to the www.dict.org website, which is a nice accessible
resource.

Chuck

PS: Like this:

alias dict='lynx http://www.dict.org'

On Fri, 3 Oct 2003, Cheryl Homiak wrote:

> I didn't have dict  automatically on debian either. I had to use apt-get
> to
> get it. So it's probably available in the slackware packages.
>
>

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Re: CD Bible

[Janina Sajka]

Hi, Chuck:

Just to be clear, dict is also available as a network connected client
service in a command you type at the shell prompt. It's extensible in
terms of which dictionary resources are accessed. And, it's possible to
run a dict server and create a new dictionary--something I've
recommended in certain instances to certain folks.

Chuck Hallenbeck writes:
> From: Chuck Hallenbeck <chuckh@sent.com>
> 
> 
> I am a Slacker too. I created an alias called "dict" which takes
> me to the www.dict.org website, which is a nice accessible
> resource.
> 
> Chuck
> 
> PS: Like this:
> 
> alias dict='lynx http://www.dict.org'
> 
> On Fri, 3 Oct 2003, Cheryl Homiak wrote:
> 
> > I didn't have dict  automatically on debian either. I had to use apt-get
> > to
> > get it. So it's probably available in the slackware packages.
> >
> >
> 
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Email: janina@rednote.net		
Phone: (202) 408-8175

Director, Technology Research and Development
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
http://www.afb.org

Chair, Accessibility Working Group
Free Standards Group
http://accessibility.freestandards.org

Re: CD Bible

[Chuck Hallenbeck]

Janina,

Thanks. The www.dict.org website has a lot of options too,
including lookup with the soundex algorithm, in case you are
unclear about spelling. Plus you can direct your lookup to Bible
data bases too. I wonder if the dict client you are talking about
is a front end for the services on this website? I have been
relying on a wordnet installed on my system, which is better than
nothing, but I see that wordnet is also available with the
www.dict.org searches and is consulted by default, along with
other databases. Excellent resources for students and writers,
makes one want to study and write!

Chuck

On Sat, 4 Oct 2003, Janina Sajka wrote:

> Hi, Chuck:
>
> Just to be clear, dict is also available as a network connected client
> service in a command you type at the shell prompt. It's extensible in
> terms of which dictionary resources are accessed. And, it's possible to
> run a dict server and create a new dictionary--something I've
> recommended in certain instances to certain folks.

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Re: CD Bible

[Janina Sajka]

According to the dict man page, querrying alt.dict.org is the default
behavior. However, you can specify other hosts, and can even become a
dict server if you want to, serving an entirely new dictionary.

Chuck Hallenbeck writes:
> From: Chuck Hallenbeck <chuckh@sent.com>
> 
> 
> Janina,
> 
> Thanks. The www.dict.org website has a lot of options too,
> including lookup with the soundex algorithm, in case you are
> unclear about spelling. Plus you can direct your lookup to Bible
> data bases too. I wonder if the dict client you are talking about
> is a front end for the services on this website? I have been
> relying on a wordnet installed on my system, which is better than
> nothing, but I see that wordnet is also available with the
> www.dict.org searches and is consulted by default, along with
> other databases. Excellent resources for students and writers,
> makes one want to study and write!
> 
> Chuck
> 
> On Sat, 4 Oct 2003, Janina Sajka wrote:
> 
> > Hi, Chuck:
> >
> > Just to be clear, dict is also available as a network connected client
> > service in a command you type at the shell prompt. It's extensible in
> > terms of which dictionary resources are accessed. And, it's possible to
> > run a dict server and create a new dictionary--something I've
> > recommended in certain instances to certain folks.
> 
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>  Get my public key from website, http://www.mhonline.net/~chuckh
> 
> 
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Phone: (202) 408-8175

Director, Technology Research and Development
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
http://www.afb.org

Chair, Accessibility Working Group
Free Standards Group
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