Bug 464954 - Dictionary search uses the network without any indication of this
Summary: Dictionary search uses the network without any indication of this
Status: CONFIRMED
Alias: None
Product: krunner
Classification: Plasma
Component: dictionary (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2023-01-28 18:06 UTC by Dorina Kovacs
Modified: 2023-06-16 03:31 UTC (History)
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Description Dorina Kovacs 2023-01-28 18:06:12 UTC 
Dictionary search sends user's queries to dict.org. This is an obvious privacy issue. I suggest adding an option to use offline dictionaries, this being the default, even if a local dictionary is not installed. The user should be prompted to install one when trying to use it without one, the text also stating that online search can be used but warning about the privacy issue.