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|name = Palm Bible Plus |
|name = Palm Bible Plus |
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|screenshot = PalmBible+.png |
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|screenshot size = 250px |
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|caption = On the top half of the screen, [[John 3:16]] in the [[King James Version]] is shown; the same verse is also shown in the [[Textus Receptus]] (Greek) at the bottom. John 3:16 is highlighted in yellow because it is bookmarked |
|caption = On the top half of the screen, [[John 3:16]] in the [[King James Version]] is shown; the same verse is also shown in the [[Textus Receptus]] (Greek) at the bottom. John 3:16 is highlighted in yellow because it is bookmarked |
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|developer = Yih-Chun Hu (formerly Poetry Poon) |
|developer = Yih-Chun Hu (formerly Poetry Poon) |
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|latest_release_version = |
|latest_release_version = {{Latest stable software release/Bible Reader for Palm}} |
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|operating_system = Palm OS |
|operating_system = Palm OS |
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|genre = [[e-book]]s |
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'''Palm Bible Plus''' is an [[Open-source software|open source]] document viewing program for [[Palm OS]]-based [[Personal digital assistant|PDAs]], focused on displaying the [[Bible]] and commentaries about the Bible. It allows the user to read Bibles stored in [[RAM]] or on a [[memory card]] via [[Virtual file system|VFS]]. It is licensed under the [[GNU General Public License|GNU GPL]]. |
'''Palm Bible Plus''' is an [[Open-source software|open source]] document viewing program for [[Palm OS]]-based [[Personal digital assistant|PDAs]], focused on displaying the [[Bible]] and commentaries about the Bible. It allows the user to read Bibles stored in [[RAM]] or on a [[memory card]] via [[Virtual file system|VFS]]. It is licensed under the [[GNU General Public License|GNU GPL]]. |
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This program is a fork of '''Bible Reader for Palm''', a project started in August 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=http://palmbible.sourceforge.net/|title=Palm Bible Reader|date=2001-08-21|access-date=2017-07-29 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20010822144233/http://palmbible.sourceforge.net/| archive-date= 2001-08-22| url-status= dead}}</ref> by Poetry Poon as an open source project licensed under the GNU GPL.<ref>{{cite news |last=Eisenhammerová |first=Tereza |date=2002-05-02 |title=BibleReader pro Palm |url=http://mobil.idnes.cz/biblereader-pro-palm-0lq-/aplikace.aspx?c=A020501_5067834_programy |newspaper=palmare.cz |language=cs|access-date=2017-07-29 }}</ref> After Poon decided to go closed source to ease support for copyrighted Bible versions, Yih-Chun Hu started work on earlier open source version.<ref name="mobilereview">{{cite news |last=Tanker Bob |date=November 2003 |title=Palm OS Scripture (Bible) Program Review: Bible With You, Bible +, Bible Reader +, BibleThumper, MyBible|url=http://www.mobiletechreview.com/software/bible2_bible_plus.htm |newspaper=mobilereview.com |access-date=2017-07-29 }}</ref> |
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This program is a fork of [[Bible Reader for Palm]], a project started in August 2001 by Poetry Poon as an open source project licensed under the GNU GPL. However, this changed in November 2002 when Poon decided to go closed source. Yih-Chun Hu then began and led the project, which improved and refined the program as an open source program. |
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Besides reading the Bible and being able to navigate to specific locations, Bible Reader can search the Bible using three different search systems (phrase, set of terms, or boolean search query) and immediately jump to related verses using its cross-reference system (by tapping on the verse number). It includes a bookmark system; bookmarks can be assigned to categories, and each category can highlight verses with different colors. Text notes can be added and associated with verses or bookmarks. Two different documents can be displayed simultaneously in parallel windows, which are then kept in sync (these documents can be different translations or commentaries). It can also perform dictionary lookup on double tap of a word, using the [[Plucker Plugin Interface]] (PPI) to other programs. Other features include built-in support for Hebrew and Greek fonts, "snapshots" to store search and navigation settings, |
Besides reading the Bible and being able to navigate to specific locations, Bible Reader can search the Bible using three different search systems (phrase, set of terms, or boolean search query) and immediately jump to related verses using its cross-reference system (by tapping on the verse number). It includes a bookmark system; bookmarks can be assigned to categories, and each category can highlight verses with different colors. Text notes can be added and associated with verses or bookmarks. Two different documents can be displayed simultaneously in parallel windows, which are then kept in sync (these documents can be different translations or commentaries).<ref name="palmhelp2">{{cite news |last=Badel |date=2005-05-16 |title=Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (2. část) |url=http://www.palmhelp.cz/html/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=169 |newspaper=palmhelp.cz |language=cs|access-date=2017-07-29 }}</ref> It can also perform dictionary lookup on double tap of a word, using the [[Plucker Plugin Interface]] (PPI) to other programs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Badel |date=2005-05-17 |title=Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (3. část) |url=http://www.palmhelp.cz/html/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=172 |newspaper=palmhelp.cz |language=cs|access-date=2017-07-29 }}</ref> Other features include built-in support for Hebrew and Greek fonts, "snapshots" to store search and navigation settings, auto-scrolling,<ref name="mobilereview"/> support for display "skins" and plug-ins<ref name="palmhelp4">{{cite news |last=Badel |date=2005-05-18 |title=Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (4. část) |url=http://www.palmhelp.cz/html/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=175 |newspaper=palmhelp.cz |language=cs|access-date=2017-07-29 }}</ref> and text rotation. |
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A vast number of Bible translations and commentaries are available for Palm Bible Plus. English translations available include the traditional [[King James Version of the Bible|King James Version]] (KJV) and the modern well-respected translation the [[English Standard Version]] (ESV). Many other versions in many other languages, including the original [[Greek (language)|Greek]], [[Hebrew]], and [[Aramaic]] text, are available. The program allows two views to be seen at once, allowing someone to view two different translations, a translation and the original, or some text and a commentary at the same time. |
A vast number of Bible translations and commentaries are available for Palm Bible Plus. English translations available include the traditional [[King James Version of the Bible|King James Version]] (KJV) and the modern well-respected translation the [[English Standard Version]] (ESV). Many other versions in many other languages, including the original [[Greek (language)|Greek]], [[Hebrew]], and [[Aramaic]] text, are available. The program allows two views to be seen at once, allowing someone to view two different translations, a translation and the original,<ref name="palmhelp2"/> or some text and a commentary at the same time. |
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Although regarded as great Bible reader comparable to the best desktop competitors,<ref name="palmhelp1">{{cite news |last=Badel |date=2005-05-04 |title=Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (1. část) |url=http://www.palmhelp.cz/html/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=155&mode=&order=0&thold=0 |newspaper=palmhelp.cz |language=cs|access-date=2017-07-29 }}</ref> reviewers noted some weak points: slow searching, no support for copyrighted Bible versions,<ref name="mobilereview"/> lack of advanced export/import functions or limited colour customization of text and background.<ref name="palmhelp4"/> Ability to run on broad range of Palm devices also leads to more complex installation process.<ref name="palmhelp1"/> |
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This program is a popular bible reader on Palm-based PDAs since it costs nothing, is open source / free software, has a large number of documents available for it, and is actively maintained. |
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Palm Bible Plus Bible files in [[PDB (Palm OS)|PDB]] format can be read in Symbian OS platform using Symbianbible application (free software/open source). The PDB file reader engine for Symbianbible was ported from Palm Bible Plus.<ref>{{cite web |date=2013-02-26 |title=symbianbible |url=https://www.heise.de/download/product/symbianbible-481815|website=heise.de |language=de|access-date=2017-07-29 }}</ref> |
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since registration isn't even requested, |
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this is really only of people who wish to actively discuss it. |
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==References== |
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Note also that copies can be gained from many other places. |
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{{Reflist}} |
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It's plausible that the actual number of users are at least |
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hundreds of times this, e.g., well over 1 million users. --> |
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[[Category:Electronic Bibles]] |
[[Category:Electronic Bibles]] |
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[[Category:Electronic publishing]] |
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[[Category:King James Version editions]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 23 May 2023
 On the top half of the screen, John 3:16 in the King James Version is shown; the same verse is also shown in the Textus Receptus (Greek) at the bottom. John 3:16 is highlighted in yellow because it is bookmarked | |
| Developer(s) | Yih-Chun Hu (formerly Poetry Poon) |
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| Stable release | 3.2 (November 28, 2005) [±]
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| Operating system | Palm OS |
| Type | e-books |
| License | GNU GPL |
| Website | http://palmbibleplus.sourceforge.net/ |
Palm Bible Plus is an open source document viewing program for Palm OS-based PDAs, focused on displaying the Bible and commentaries about the Bible. It allows the user to read Bibles stored in RAM or on a memory card via VFS. It is licensed under the GNU GPL.
This program is a fork of Bible Reader for Palm, a project started in August 2001[1] by Poetry Poon as an open source project licensed under the GNU GPL.[2] After Poon decided to go closed source to ease support for copyrighted Bible versions, Yih-Chun Hu started work on earlier open source version.[3]
Besides reading the Bible and being able to navigate to specific locations, Bible Reader can search the Bible using three different search systems (phrase, set of terms, or boolean search query) and immediately jump to related verses using its cross-reference system (by tapping on the verse number). It includes a bookmark system; bookmarks can be assigned to categories, and each category can highlight verses with different colors. Text notes can be added and associated with verses or bookmarks. Two different documents can be displayed simultaneously in parallel windows, which are then kept in sync (these documents can be different translations or commentaries).[4] It can also perform dictionary lookup on double tap of a word, using the Plucker Plugin Interface (PPI) to other programs.[5] Other features include built-in support for Hebrew and Greek fonts, "snapshots" to store search and navigation settings, auto-scrolling,[3] support for display "skins" and plug-ins[6] and text rotation.
A vast number of Bible translations and commentaries are available for Palm Bible Plus. English translations available include the traditional King James Version (KJV) and the modern well-respected translation the English Standard Version (ESV). Many other versions in many other languages, including the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic text, are available. The program allows two views to be seen at once, allowing someone to view two different translations, a translation and the original,[4] or some text and a commentary at the same time.
Although regarded as great Bible reader comparable to the best desktop competitors,[7] reviewers noted some weak points: slow searching, no support for copyrighted Bible versions,[3] lack of advanced export/import functions or limited colour customization of text and background.[6] Ability to run on broad range of Palm devices also leads to more complex installation process.[7]
Palm Bible Plus Bible files in PDB format can be read in Symbian OS platform using Symbianbible application (free software/open source). The PDB file reader engine for Symbianbible was ported from Palm Bible Plus.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Palm Bible Reader". 2001-08-21. Archived from the original on 2001-08-22. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ Eisenhammerová, Tereza (2002-05-02). "BibleReader pro Palm". palmare.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ a b c Tanker Bob (November 2003). "Palm OS Scripture (Bible) Program Review: Bible With You, Bible +, Bible Reader +, BibleThumper, MyBible". mobilereview.com. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ a b Badel (2005-05-16). "Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (2. část)". palmhelp.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ Badel (2005-05-17). "Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (3. část)". palmhelp.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ a b Badel (2005-05-18). "Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (4. část)". palmhelp.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ a b Badel (2005-05-04). "Kniha knih ve skvělém provedení a zdarma! (1. část)". palmhelp.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ "symbianbible". heise.de (in German). 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2017-07-29.