Free Electronic Rhyming Dictionary Released by Internationally Acclaimed Poet and Computer Scientist
Classically trained poet and linguist, Bryant H. McGill, has announced the release of a free software rhyming dictionary derived from the McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme, which is the world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the history of the English language. Spanning 14 volumes, the print version represents the pinnacle of linguistic achievement of its type, and is noted as the definitive standard reference for those concerned with the rhyming relationships of words. Under development for over seven years, this essential reference is perfect for poets, songwriters, lyricists, copywriters, advertising agencies, pathologists, speechwriters, advertisers, teachers, students, researchers, linguists, writers or anyone who enjoys rhyming words.
(PRWEB) December 11, 2004 -- Bryant McGill, the award-winning, classically trained poet is the editor and author of the McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme, which is the world's most extensive rhyming reference ever created in the history of the English language. Spanning 14 volumes, this reference set, which McGill dedicated "to fellow poets everywhere," represents the pinnacle of linguistic achievement of its type, and is noted as the definitive standard reference for those concerned with the rhyming relationships of words.
McGill is a former engineer from industry-respected and world-renowned Borland International software company located in Silicon Valley, California and has filled the role of Chief Technology Officer for a number of cutting-edge companies, where his scientific research interests have covered such areas as information management, artificial intelligence, compression, neural networks as applied to pattern recognition, self improving code, complex systems and cybernetics, as well as linguistics, neuroscience and perception theory as it applies to speed-reading, memory, learning and creativity.
McGill has always been keenly interested in linguistics, rhymes, metaphors and just about anything that has to do with natural language processing. He has worked for years on a variety of linguistic applications and has had the opportunity to work on projects collaboratively with professors, students, researchers, linguists and other multi-disciplinary professionals at leading institutions such as Princeton University, Durham University, Cambridge University, Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon University and other institutions, who have helped him reach many of his goals in computational and theoretical applications development.
Among such projects is The McGill English Dictionary of Rhyme. Under development for over seven years, and with thousands of man hours of research and development behind its pages, this essential reference set is perfect for poets, songwriters, lyricists, copywriters, advertising agencies, pathologists, speechwriters, advertisers, teachers, students, researchers, professors, linguists, children, writers or anyone who enjoys rhyming words. The print version is to be found worldwide in bookstores, universities, libraries and school classrooms, and was specifically designed to work with the differing needs of those who use it. It is broken into volumes so readers can purchase only the volumes that are needed for their particular project, making it both affordable and practical. With the easiest to use index ever created in a rhyming reference, the words you need are instantly just a fingertip away.
McGill, a noted promoter of popularizing poetry, hopes these never-before-available references will have as much of a positive impact on the world of poetry and in the lives of poets and songwriters, as Noah Webster's first Dictionary had on America's use of common language. To those ends, McGill has recently announced that he is releasing a free electronic version of the dictionary which is comprised of three of the fourteen available volumes in the printed reference set. The electronic reference software is complete, fully functional, without nags and entirely without cost. Making use of proprietary advanced linguistic algorithms developed by McGill, this free electronic version rivals any software dictionary on the market today and is lightening fast. The software requires no installation, has no impact on the users system, is completely safe and can even be run from a portable USB thumb/jump drive, which may be carried in the users pocket, making this reference perfect for students and those on the go. The software is available for both Windows and Linux platforms and a Mac OS X version is currently under testing.
McGill believes that forfeiting the financial gain from the commercial distribution of the software will be well worth the rewards of encouraging poetic and lyrical expression among a new generation of young people, students and those who may not be able to afford any of the alternatively available commercial references on the market. Distribution channels are currently being developed to accommodate initial demand.
For more information, see the McGill Dictionary website at the link included with this article.
www.mcgilldictionary.com
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