Problem with dictfmt

[Lorenzo D. <ld...@gm...>]

Hi again

I am having a problem with dictfmt. I am try8ing to format a text 
document for use by a dict server. I followed the instructions at 
http://www.die.net/doc/linux/man/man1/dictfmt.1.html

but, no matter the format of the source file, when I issue the command 
from the terminal (I am using ubutnu linux), nothing happens (i.e. it 
looks like it is working, it created the .dict and .index files, but 
these files are empty and the command line prompt never comes back).

I even tried with a sample file usingthe example for html (i.e. -e 
option). but still the same result.

If anybody came across the same problem int he past, I would be really 
grateful for any help.

Cheers
Lorenzo