Re: Translations in Git release?

[Johannes Gilger <heipei@hackvalue.de>]

On 2009-01-25, Dill <sarpulhu@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is there a plan to include translations of the Documentation within
> Git or should they exist outside of the project?

My oppinion on localization of software (and its documentation) is 
generally a negative one. 

- People who use software like git are (in my experience) people who 
have a solid foundation of english, especially  when it comes to 
computer-topics.
- The effort that goes into translating the vast git documentation and 
keeping it up-to-date isn't small, energy better spent in other areas.
- Translating a lot of technical terms into a language like german is 
really ugly and not fun to read. I always prefer reading english 
documentation and using non-localized versions of programs as it enables 
me to easier partake in discussions about it and also enables me to 
google for error messages without trying every different language the 
message could be in ;)

But thats just me, if you want to start a translation effort knock 
yourself out

Greetings,
Jojo

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