6 of the Best Free Linux Dictionary Tools

Posted by sde on Feb 5, 2011 9:58 PM EDT
LinuxLinks.com; By Steve Emms
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One category of computer software which often receives little attention is the world of the dictionary. Whilst this type of utility might not seem particularly interesting, dictionary software is an important tool for writers and students.

Many people use a traditional dictionary primarily for checking the spelling of a word. However, lots of computer software includes built-in spelling checking, often on-the-fly. The tools featured in this article offer far more functionality than mere spell-checking. Here you will find software that can actually transform the way that you write.

To provide an insight into the open source software that is available, we have compiled a list of 6 of our favorite dictionary tools. Hopefully, there will be something of interest here for anyone who needs a feature-rich dictionary. We give our highest recommendation to GoldenDict and Purple.

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