Brian Clark wrote:
> Jay Garcia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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>>Mozilla is not an "end-user" application but rather a "foundation" for
>>other developers, companies,etc ... There is no need for a spellchecker
>>application/feature. If you want ALL the features then install Netscape
>>6.1 which is basically Mozilla with added features, etc.
>>
>
> Don't you think that the "foundation" should include a spell checker?
> There are several opensource products out there that could be tapped
> for inclusion in Mozilla. There are the ispell and aspell projects on
> Linux, plus, there are opensource code bases for products that have
> spell checkers, such as the OpenOffice.org project, the Abiword,
> Kword, etc. projects.
>
> To rant a little, I think there should be a Mozilla 1.0 release that
> is an "end-user" application. It could broaden the use of the browser
> by quite a bit. Netscape is just too slow in pushing out new
> features/technologies that make it into Mozilla and not into Netscape
> until their next major release. As soon as the Mozilla API's freeze,
> I think there should be a 1.0 release (with a spell checker!).
>
> Brian!
>
I agree with Brian. But to build a bit on his thoughts, I'm not sure
what an end-user means. Surely the "intermediate user" that is embedding
mozilla in something or other want their "end-user" to have the best
possible product. It is the American way. (I'm serious; the profit motive).
As for the cost from the Spell Checker from Netscape my guess is that
they are footing a pretty big bill for the support they are giving
Mozilla. I don't understand why the Spell Checker cannot be part of the
price.
Howie
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