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[[ | '''MacSword''' is OpenSource Bible software, under the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html GNU General Public License] for the Macintosh. It is based on the [http://www.crosswire.org/sword/index.jsp Sword Project]. Because of this, it is compatible with all of the Sword Project modules. (According to the MacSword web page, there are over 200 modules available in 50 languages) The nature of the Sword Project is such, that with the right tools, and a little effort, one can also create their own modules. In fact, it is the fact that MacSword is a part of the Sword Project that sets it apart from the other Bible software programs on the market. While all the rest rely on proprietary file formats, which are unique to themselves, MacSword, by relying on the Sword Project modules, enters the realm of cross-platform Bible tools, which allow for a common base of study tools, whether you are using a Mac, Window-based or Linux-based computer. Furthermore, there are also programs for the iPhone ([[Bible_software_for_iPhone#PocketSword|PocketSword]]) and Android (AndBible), as well, which also use the Sword Project modules. Because of its open-source nature, MacSword tends to rely on older, out-of-copyright works, but it is entirely capable of opening protected, copyrighted works. For instance, it is possible to purchase the NETBible for the Sword Project and MacSword. | ||
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*[http://www.macsword.com MacSword Home] | |||
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This page is a work in progress, started by Jon Glass in February 2011. | |||
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Revision as of 21:46, 20 February 2011
MacSword is OpenSource Bible software, under the GNU General Public License for the Macintosh. It is based on the Sword Project. Because of this, it is compatible with all of the Sword Project modules. (According to the MacSword web page, there are over 200 modules available in 50 languages) The nature of the Sword Project is such, that with the right tools, and a little effort, one can also create their own modules. In fact, it is the fact that MacSword is a part of the Sword Project that sets it apart from the other Bible software programs on the market. While all the rest rely on proprietary file formats, which are unique to themselves, MacSword, by relying on the Sword Project modules, enters the realm of cross-platform Bible tools, which allow for a common base of study tools, whether you are using a Mac, Window-based or Linux-based computer. Furthermore, there are also programs for the iPhone (PocketSword) and Android (AndBible), as well, which also use the Sword Project modules. Because of its open-source nature, MacSword tends to rely on older, out-of-copyright works, but it is entirely capable of opening protected, copyrighted works. For instance, it is possible to purchase the NETBible for the Sword Project and MacSword.
External links
Credits
This page is a work in progress, started by Jon Glass in February 2011.