German Question Answering: ask in German, get an answer in German
You are learning German and want to check whether you can phrase a question correctly. You also want to see whether a program can understand it. German Question Answering from Langsoft is built for this. You type a question in German and the program gives you an answer.
Quick facts
- Developer: Langsoft, Switzerland
- Version: 2.0
- Platforms: Windows (XP, Vista, 2000, 98 and Windows Server)
- Language: German
- Licence: The vendor says a commercial copy covers installation on 100 computers with unlimited use.
Key features
Type a question, get an answer
You write a question in German and the program answers it. It is meant to show that software can understand natural language, and it gives you something to practice against.
Menu-driven use that saves your questions and answers
The vendor describes the German program as menu-driven. It answers questions and saves each question and its answer to a file, so you can review what you asked afterwards.
Who it's for
The program suits German learners who want to practice writing questions. It also suits anyone curious about natural language processing who wants to try a working question-answering program. Langsoft is a Swiss company that has worked on natural language processing since 1993, and the author has published a book on language engineering.
Pros and cons
- Pro: It runs offline on your own Windows PC.
- Pro: One commercial copy can be installed on up to 100 computers, which suits classrooms.
- Con: It is a German-only tool and the interface is a simple program rather than a polished app.
- Con: The program dates from the Windows XP and Vista era, so it may not suit current systems.
FAQs
Do I need an internet connection?
The vendor describes its software as offline Windows software, so you don't need a connection to ask questions.
Can I install it on more than one computer?
Yes. The vendor says the price of a commercial copy includes installation on 100 computers and unlimited use.
Which languages does it handle?
This version works in German. Langsoft also offers separate English question-answering programs.
System requirements
The program is listed for Windows XP, Vista (32 and 64-bit), 2000, 98 and Windows Server.