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MJ_

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#12130 Webinars

Posted by MJ_ on 06 September 2012 - 01:46 PM

You might consider as an alternative to a real time webinar, a desktop recording software that will record your desktop as you speak. When you get done you have a downloadable file that people can aquire, here or elsewhere.
Though if you wanted to proceed there are ways to do it live but I think it may be difficult to get an large enough audience together to make effort efficient. Getting the word out to those that would benefit the most might be difficult.
I would be very interested in whatever you do produce. We can learn much from one another. This would be a great way to do it.


#11443 Esword on a Tablet

Posted by MJ_ on 04 August 2012 - 06:17 PM

e-Sword is not available for any platform other than the PC, unless you run an emulator which gives you access to Mac and Linux.

MySword is an android application that resembles how e-Sword would look if e-Sword were an android app. www.MySword.info for more information...

Sigh.. :) Mysword is a great tool. I have it on my tablet. Unlike Esword though it requires paid registration to unlock certain functionality.

I find that working without a mouse or a real keyboard, really slows things down and changes the way that you would normally use a bible study tool though.
to me the tablet makes a really good reading tool but is not so efficient if you have a lot of note taking to do. Having said that, I am sure there are those that are quite proficient at using Mysword.


#11442 One Million e-Sword Modules Downloaded

Posted by MJ_ on 04 August 2012 - 06:10 PM

1,000,000 is a huge milestone. Congrats to all the support staff here at biblesupport.com. I am sure there are hours and hours of time spent keeping the site working smoothly. Great job!


#10608 Bible Study with e-Sword

Posted by MJ_ on 02 July 2012 - 01:34 PM

As I look at the vast array of modules available for e-Sword, perhaps the most overwhelming thought that comes to mind is that we actually have a very powerful Bible study tool.


There are many others I can mention that can be added to this list. But what I've pointed out, would have to be the main ones which actually gives the Bible student the depth needed to go into the Word of God.

Josh Bond, in particular has to be credited with bringing out works that have extreme Hermeneutical value for great exegesis. Also, as a result of the above list of Dictionaries available for e-Sword, makes this program perhaps one of the best.

These kinds of resources are invaluable when it comes to good Bible Study. And here is the best part of it, use these in your Topic and Study Note editors, and you have one very powerful program which will bless you beyond measure.

Blessings,


Very thoughtful post sir.. Thanks for taking the time to make that available...


#10420 Let's fix e-Sword Comment Navigation

Posted by MJ_ on 25 June 2012 - 04:23 PM

Honestly, other software programs have managed to include this type of functionality with no speed detriment. Generally speaking, If someone reaches the point where they cannot enhance an application further without constant fear of performance penalties, then it's time to look at coding practices and the language it's programmed in. I don't believe that's the case here, though.


I agree. The operation of checking to see if a record exists in a file is a relatively quick process. Of course there are always interactions with the operating system, hard disk and third party programs like virus checkers and malware programs to consider as contributers to performance issues.

I do believe that Esword is ripe for refinement in a few areas. I'm sure Rick has things in mind and is working from a list of program enhancements as well as some modules that may help defray the costs of operation.


#10410 Let's fix e-Sword Comment Navigation

Posted by MJ_ on 25 June 2012 - 01:21 PM

Thanks Josh.  Dsaw contacted me and suggested to turn off system indexing.  I have and it's improved a lot, but it still present to a minor degree.


I should know this, but I don't seem to have it stored away in my memory banks.. How is the system indexing turned off?


#10136 BibleSupport.com Celebrates One Year Online

Posted by MJ_ on 16 June 2012 - 07:14 PM

<p>

Year's ago I was in a little Oregon town called Klamath Falls.  This little town of 40 thousand souls had something called a free Christian lending library, open to the general public.  Thousands of resources were available for the asking, all ran by a lady who gave her time freely.

This is what I see eSword becoming, a world class resource library for Christian brothers and sisters around the world.  The 'volunteers' here at BibleSupport are actually changing the way eSword is being used - not different, but better; like a river flowing in a wider/deeper channel.  It is all free for the taking, for the spiritually hungry to find nourishment.  It seems pretty obvious to me that God's hand is upon BibleSupport to bless His children around the world.</p>


We are in an exttremely advantageous postion in relation to all the christians that have come before us. No other generation has had this much spiritual wealth. Most were lucky to have a bible translation, or even just a small portion of one. We have hundreds.


#10050 BibleSupport.com Celebrates One Year Online

Posted by MJ_ on 14 June 2012 - 10:11 PM

I have to agree with everyone here.. This is a great anniversary. The webiste is a smashing success. A fantastic resource for so many.
The blessings are endless really.
Thanks to You Josh and all the crew that wander through these message areas and build modules for the masses. Very much apprecaited!


#9621 Bold text in bible module

Posted by MJ_ on 29 May 2012 - 10:52 PM

I just ran into what appears to be an 'unexpected feature' with Esword bible text display.
I have a verse that ends with bold text. When the verse ends with a bold letter, the subsequent verses all are shown in bold, until there is another bold word or character. At which point the bold will be switched back off and continue as normal.
The results across a parallel view of multiple bible translations yeilds interesting results as well.

Just thought I would share this so others will have that information. Not sure if that is something anyone has seen before but was unable to lave any comments on the Esword site. Mr. Meyers seems to be on a little vaca...


#9505 Lange's Commentary for e-Sword

Posted by MJ_ on 26 May 2012 - 09:34 PM

Right, that's true of any original language intensive resource. At first, I would read Lange and not understand any of it. Then as I got used to his writing style, more of it sinks in. :) It is very academic. But with Lange's, you're in the major leagues. If you want to evaluate his commentary on Greek or Hebrew, you will need to understand more about those languages. But I find even not knowing Greek and Hebrew that I can glean quite a bit from his text.

Probably reads like a childs book to the that circle of bible scholars that flourished in Langes day.  Great great stuff. So much there.

I'm curious how you go so much of the greek/text in the document? Is that a recognized font in some OCR program that you have or was it added in?  the later option would be an extremely time intensive undertaking, but most of us would never know if there were any spelling errors..
I'm still amazed that it's done and I have a copy. I've not yet had a change to share with friends who will be interested.. There will be many who will benefit from this I have no doubt..


#9467 Lange's Commentary for e-Sword

Posted by MJ_ on 25 May 2012 - 08:43 PM

Many thanks Josh.. Looking forwward to the Lange weekend... :)
I haven't even seen it yet but I am sure it is fantastic!  What a great day!


#9261 some programs I use to help with Module creation

Posted by MJ_ on 19 May 2012 - 03:06 PM

here is a quick video



Thanks for taking the time to create and upload. It looks like to be a useful tool.


#9228 Lange's Commentary for e-Sword

Posted by MJ_ on 18 May 2012 - 07:25 PM


My next comment on this project will likely be the upload itself.



I just couldn't help but look back and reflect on this.. This statement has to be biggest teaser for a bible study student / Esword resource junkie..
You really know how to keep a feeling of suspese building!   :ph34r: :lol: :D


#9199 Lange's Commentary for e-Sword

Posted by MJ_ on 17 May 2012 - 09:18 PM

But using a shovel gives it that "personal" touch that you just can't get from a machine!

On the other hand, one reason I like making e-Sword modules from bad scans is that it forces me to read the book as I correct the OCR mistakes.  I actually learn a lot doing it that way, and I can guarantee a 99% typo-free module, even though it takes some time (I've got about 7 different books I'm doing this to right now...and there's the College Press set that I've been working on for quite some time as well).


I also understand about the manual part of it.. I've done articles to pass among friends and as you say, by reading through and correcting things, manually adding any tool tips that were not correctly converted, typos, whatever.. It is very worthwhile and when you get done, you have not only made something that someone can benefit from, you have also benefited from it..
The creation, the effort, is an act of giving.. in the act of giving, the one that gives gets a lot out of it...  This is Gods way..


#9196 Post e-Sword Module Requests Here

Posted by MJ_ on 17 May 2012 - 09:03 PM

There is no copyright to this version (website says "totally free...and without restrictions"), and it is on my "to-do" list, behind a couple other Bibles that I'm working on for translators.

Give me a few weeks to get the other projects done and I'll get started on it (unless someone else wants to do it).

-Brad


That is a great offer.. A+ for good Atitude.. :)