[LM_NET] Hit: Hebrew Software

["Wee, David" <dwee@HW.COM>]

Hello,
 
A huge thank you to all who took the time to respond to my original Target:  
 
Hello, 
Our school Rabbi has asked me for some help.  She seeks the following: 1)  I am 
trying to figure out a sensible way to 'do' stuff in Hebrew here.  I know I need 
some sort of dictionary (English-Hebrew) and the ability to print out single words 
in Hebrew in a nice-looking, clear font.  2)  I would also like to be able to 
search for certain texts using key phrases.  3)  Do you have any library pals in 
the "Hebrew" world, who could suggest a software program I could buy, out of my own 
budget?

 

Hit:

The vast majority of responses recommended software from a company called Davka << 
http://www.davka.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi 
<https://mail.hw.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.davka.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi>
 . >>

I also received excellent alternatives as in this extensive and very helpful 
response:

1)  I am trying to figure out a sensible way to 'do' stuff in Hebrew here.  I know 
I need some sort of dictionary (English-Hebrew) and the ability to print out single 
words in Hebrew in a nice-looking, clear font.

Microsoft operating systems come with language packages. All you need is to install 
them from the OS disc. You will also need a keyboard that has the Hebrew fort on it 
(or you can paint the font on the keys). Once you install additional language 
(Windows includes tens of languages) you will have a language icons on the tool bar 
where you can switch from left-to-right to right-to-left.Printer should support 
most font (old printers may need a driver update)  In order to view Hebrew 
websites, you need to activate the 'Hebrew' language in <tools> <Options> 
<Languages>

2)  I would also like to be able to search for certain texts using key phrases.

Try http://www.gate2home.com/ 
<https://mail.hw.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.gate2home.com/>  - this 
site will allow you to type in any language from your keyboard and then copy and 
paste (also into search bars)

3)  Do you have any library pals in the "Hebrew" world, who could suggest a 
software program I could buy, out of my own budget?

Just to type in Hebrew, you don't need any software. Windows Operating system 
support most languages including Hebrew.

 

Dave Wee, Librarian
Harvard-Westlake Middle School
700 North Faring Road
Los Angeles, CA 90077
dwee@hw dot com

"The fact that she had a nut for a head made it hard for her mind to grasp new 
ideas."
~~ Miss Hickory, Carolyn Sherwin Bailey, 1946 ~~

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