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Grant Sewell wrote: > On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:09:58 -0000 (UTC) > Neil Stone wrote: > > >> On Tue, February 5, 2008 15:52, Julian Hall wrote: >> >>> Grant Sewell wrote: >>> >>>> The same way they expect you to read the terms & >>>> conditions/agreement/EULA that's inside the box, before opening the >>>> box. >>>> >>>> Grant. :-s >>>> >>> Shrink-wrap licensing. Question is how they would fare legally if >>> all you can see prior to opening the packge is the English version; >>> English is not your first language and you're not very good at it. >>> Entirely possible in some areas of Wales where Welsh is >>> predominant, and for anybody who has just newly entered the country. >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> >>> Julian >>> >> Perhaps MS should then provide "Vista Welsh edition" "Vista Arabic >> edition" etc..etc.. waste even more money.. >> > > Does anyone know if the various Linux distros provide the GPL in all > languages available to that distro before installation? > > I remember that Mandrake used to do this but I've not really installed > Mandrake (or Mandriva) since about v10.2 and I can't remember if they > do anymore or not. > > Grant. > > I think one of the issues with translation is that sometimes certain key points get lost in the translation ,and their meaning changes, hence the GPL can;t just be translated into a different language. I read this somewhere, just not sure where, but there are issues with translation. Paul -- Support open file formats use ISO 26300 Open Document format as used by openoffice.org, http:///www.openoffice.org visit us on IRC - irc.flashtek-uk.com / 6667 #dclug -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version 3.1 GIT d S: a C+++ UL++++ P+ L++ W++ N+ W--- O! V! PS+ Y! t+++ 5 X+++ R tv- b- DI! D++ G e H! r! z? -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK---- -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html