Revision as of 19:17, 8 July 2008

(Much of this content is from http://www.crosswire.org/swordreader)

News

• 10 December 2007
  After a long delay, work has resumed on SwordReader. Pre-release version 1.0.0 has been updated and is available in an easy install Windows Executable Starter Pack which includes the kjv module. See the new screenshots. See below to download. Note that this is not yet offered as a 'stable' version.

• 24 July 2004
  There is a new version available, version 0.9. This version includes all of the basic 'reading' features. It can also do searches (screenshots). It is no longer available for download.

• 06 February 2004
  Some nice screenshots are available now.

• 03 February 2004
  Early testing access to an initial release of The SWORD Reader for the PocketPC has been made available.

Download

Download the 1.0.0 version here

Installation Instructions

To install the 'sword reader' program on your mobile device, do the following:

Download the 1.0.0 starter pack and open the file. It will self-install SwordReader to your Pocket PC using ActiveSync.

You may then unzip Raw Zip packages of SWORD books to \Program Files\sword\ or to \Storage Card\Program Files\Sword\ if your installed to the card.

If you'd like to change this configuration information, this is possible using sword.conf

FAQ

What is the current functionality of the SWORD reader?

The SWORD reader enables you to read the Bible on a Pocket PC platform (2002 and newer). This operating system is used on the HP IPAQ for example. You can also use it to search for text in the Bible.

Support Platforms

What platforms does PocketPC (2002+) include?

Fill in your current supported hardware.

Desired Platforms

What platforms would you like to see supported?

I have two platforms which I would like to see these available:
HP Jornada 548 (PocketPC - Windows CE 3.0, SH-3 proc); and
HP Jornada 720 (Handheld PC - MS Windows for Handheld PC 2000:Build 9546-126, StrongARM SA1110)

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