New speech synthesis and matchbox code

Today's update to version 7ccbd67 brings with it the following changes:

  • Improvement: Matchbox quiz code has been completely reimplemented, getting rid of several annoying bugs.
    • Bugfix: Documents that used the invalid en_UK (correct is en_GB) locale now works with the talkbook request handler again.
    • Bugfix: The default talkbook language for matchbox is now taken from the object's content language setting.
    • Bugfix: Matchbox with an odd number of cells now consistently display an even number of cells.
  • Improvement: The speech synthesis feature is now using our internal sound playback software instead of using Windows Media Player behind the scenes. It has been completely reimplemented to be more compatible and stable.
  • Improvement: Raw MPEG video files will now be detected as video, even though most software is unable to play it.
  • Improvement: ListenUp error messages now contain a reason for the error.
  • Improvement: Multivalued select quiz is now always rendered in block mode.
  • Improvement: Showing group members now use a better looking table layout.
  • Improvement: Upgraded to SoundManager v297a-20110918. Should ensure better stability of MP3 playback.
  • Bugfix: Changed ti_ET (Etiopia) locale to ti_ER (Erithrea) based on customer feedback.
  • Bugfix: Lexin Norwegian/Persian spelling mistake fixed.
  • Bugfix: All Lexin dictionary URLs have been updated to point to lexin.udir.no, and should work again.
  • Bugfix: MP3 playback button now includes alternative text that shows before image loads.
  • Bugfix: Internet Explorer 8 would sometimes show a double set of quiz icons. This should now be fixed.

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