FAQ's: Frequently asked questions - and answers

May I include a link, or even embed the BEOLINGUS dictionary im my own Web pages?

Of course, feel free to do so. Please see our hints.

Is there a plugin, a panel, or a search extension for my Web browser?

Oh yes, there are some, please read Browser.

Is there a dictionary program to work offline with?

Yes, for Linux / Unix and the X-Window System: Ding - A Dictionary Lookup program

... and for Windows, MacOS, PalmOS? See other projects

May I download the wordlist?

Yes, you may download the German-English dictionary text file (but it is not updated very often). This word list is subject to the GNU General Public License, Version 2.
Download:

• http://ftp.tu-chemnitz.de/pub/Local/urz/ding/de-en/, or
• ftp://ftp.tu-chemnitz.de/pub/Local/urz/ding/de-en/

May I help you?

With pleasure, yes :-) There are some possibilities:

• Link to the BEOLINGUS dictionary from your Web page.
• Select an ongoing project and donate.
• Contribute translations - via the button "New translation" on the bottom of every page.
• Quick reporting of errors by typing it in the comment field on the bottom.

What software is being used to do the search?

Glimpse's agrep

I'm having a problem trying to translate a song. Would you be able to help me?

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