Re: [aspell] Install the german dictionary onto Aspell

[Kevin Atkinson]

On Tue, 23 Jan 2001, Björn Jacke wrote:

> On 2001-01-23 at 05:48 -0500 Kevin Atkinson sent off:
> > On Tue, 23 Jan 2001, Björn Jacke wrote:
> > 
> > > you need to install it at least for installation of the dictionary.
> > 
> > That is stupid.  If you are worried about space of the downloaded file why
> > don't you use my word-list-compress utility?
> 
> I don't mind about the space of downloaded files but I can't see a
> reason for maintaining two different versions if affix decompression can
> be achived by a few pipes.

Because requiring someone to install Ispell just so they can use the word
list is stupid in my view.

> > > Kevin, is affix compression coming soon?
> > 
> > You know how I stand on this issue from previous posts and I do not wish
> > to repeat my self.  If you wish to remind yourself simply search the
> > aspell archive for "affix compression".
> 
> yes I also had a thead (not on the list) with you where you had concrete
> plans on implementing it.

Could you enlighten me, I don't remember this nor could I find anything
saying such.

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Kevin Atkinson
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