Ojster Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 Hello, I did not know in which forum to post this and I think this is the closest. I have a question about International Ispell. This is a free script which enables you to check for spelling errors. I am running MovableType script and would sure like spelling feature. In order this to work you need to know the path to International Ispell on the system. I did not find it mentioned anywhere on this forum and on your pages. What I would like to know is whether you have it installed or if not, if there is a chance that you would install it? More info about this script can be found here: http://fmg-www.cs.ucla.edu/fmg-members/geo...off/ispell.html English and American dictionary are default and I am sure many users of MovableTpye would find it usefull. Thank you for your info. Best regards, Peter Quote
KevinW Posted June 16, 2003 Posted June 16, 2003 If you want it, you would have to install it yourself. They provide a tar.gz file for you to download, and then upload to your TCH web site. Then simply use your CPanels' File Manager to unpack and install the tar.gz file. One warning, though --- it looks like the latest version of ISpell is dated Aug-2001, or almost two years old. Does not look like there's much, if any, technical support for the product. I suppose I'm impressed that they ported it to the Commodore Amiga. Are you sure this is something you want??? Who recommended it to you? -kw Quote
Ojster Posted June 19, 2003 Author Posted June 19, 2003 Hello, Thank you for your reply. I did not know that I can install it myself - I thought you'd need administrator rights to do it. This program is needed by a plugin "Spelling" which can be run in MovableType. For those interested in this more info can be found at: http://mt-plugins.org/archives/entry/speling.php It is a great utility for weblogs since you can correct spelling errors before publishing your entry without the need for any external software. I will try and install it myself and see what happens. Well, I am checking the readme file and I came to the following: "Ispell is quite portable (thanks to many people). If you speak American English and have a BSD-like system, you may be able to get away with simply typing "make all" to make ispell and a dictionary, all configured to be installed in /usr/local/*. If you have a USG (System V) system (such as Linux, IRIX, or HP-UX), you will at least have to copy "local.h.samp" to "local.h", then add "#define USG" to local.h before compiling. Be sure you have at least 10 MB of free space in /tmp, or set your TMPDIR environment variable to point somewhere with that much space." Can I do that? "make all" command I mean? Is this possible via Control Panel? Thanks! Best regards, Peter Quote
KevinW Posted June 19, 2003 Posted June 19, 2003 Ooops --- the program is written in 'C' and they want you to "compile" the program. That's a whole different story! I would suggest dropping a help ticket to tCH support and askign if the ability to both compile and install a third party 'C' program is possible, Provide the same information as you did here. -kw Quote
TCH-Rick Posted June 20, 2003 Posted June 20, 2003 A program that I find to be a great addition to Movable Type is w.blogger. It allows you to compose posts offline and then publish with one click. It is a free program and the latest version includes spellcheck and many other features. You can find it at http://www.wbloggar.com/. Quote
Ojster Posted June 20, 2003 Author Posted June 20, 2003 Hello, I know about W.blogger - I tried it already but the problem is you can not use all the functionality of MovableType. Otherwise it is a great probgram but it also does not allow for users that post comments to check spelling. kweilbacher, I will post the support ticket and see what they say. I guess it would be a good additional feature also for other users of MovableTpye. Best regards, Peter Quote
Ojster Posted June 20, 2003 Author Posted June 20, 2003 Hello, I just posted a support ticket but when I got that automated reply it says: "Please be advised the help desk does not offer support for the following: HTML coding issues, 3rd party script installation or support, PHP coding support, Shopping Cart Software Support, Graphic Design Issues, or any non related server side issue." This is actually not a 3rd party script - it is 3rd party software ... ok, we'll see - I will let you know whether I was lucky Quote
KevinW Posted June 21, 2003 Posted June 21, 2003 1. I understand, and I'm sure you can, too, that TCH cannot be in the business of providing support for 3rd party software programs opr scripts. 2. That's why I carefully worded my suggestion for you to ask the Help desk, and I quote: .. ask if the ability to both compile and install a third party 'C' program is possible" To my way of thinking that is a "server related question", and is quite different than asking som,ething like "how do I get ISpell installed on my TCH web site?". So, as you said ... let's wait and see! -kw Quote
Ojster Posted June 23, 2003 Author Posted June 23, 2003 Hello, Unfortunatelly it is not possible. I guess I will have to find some other solution. There certainly is something similar out there but that does not require administrator install. Best regards, Peter Quote
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