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I would suggest that the problem goes far beyond language
These users need more than just language translation. Thats the simple part of localization. They need to change the basic desktop architecture to fit with their culture and expectations. And that is why free software is a perfect fit for emerging societies. Proprietary vendors will always see localization in terms of language packs. And the result will be a shift to more flexible solutions.
Posted by: George Mitchell   Posted on: 05/26/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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I would suggest that the problem goes far beyond language  George Mitchell | 05/26/05
It's not that simple  Yagotta B. Kidding | 05/26/05
Milk Tongue?  DanaBlankenhorn ZDNet Moderator | 05/26/05
Learned at the mother's breast  Yagotta B. Kidding | 05/26/05
WHat Linux means to India is reducing the piracy rate.  HypnoToad | 05/26/05
let's hope they respect the gpl  pesky_z | 05/26/05
the dispute over Tamil in Bangalore  harish.mallipeddi@... | 05/27/05
localization - not so helpful in India  harish.mallipeddi@... | 05/28/05

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