discuss: Re: Last update pre-1997 [was: reviewing all the howtos]
Subject:
Re: Last update pre-1997 [was: reviewing all the howtos]
From:
doug jensen ####@####.####
Date:
15 Nov 2003 00:10:30 -0000
Message-Id: <20031115001923.GA6152@ispwest.com>
On Fri, Nov 14, 2003 at 03:01:44PM -0600, Rodolfo J. Paiz wrote:
> I have never used a Linux system in Spanish (or any other language for that
> matter). However, Spanish is my native tongue and I do speak/write it
> rather well. If I can help in any way, please let me know.
Assuming that you have an interest in Linux, if you wouldn't mind
reading the Spanish-HOWTO, then provide your general opinion. I would hope
that you could get a basic understanding of Linux by reading it. As I looked
through it and picked out the english titles and such, it appears that it needs to be updated. For example, the paragraph about Debian mentions the FSF. If
the text says something about the FSF endorsing or supporting Debian, that
section should be updated, because that is currently not the case.
> If, on the other hand, what is needed is to completely rewrite that thing,
> then if someone can show me how to work with languages (i.e. help me figure
> out the material) then I'll be happy to rewrite it in both English and
> Spanish so it's easy to read. I guess I'd be ghostwriting, since I really
> would need someone to work along with me and show me how to do this. I do
> not have the time to learn all of this material just to write the HOWTO,
> but I _can_ write it if I get help with the content.
Rewriting it in Spanish maybe good, maybe someone else on the list can
comment on that?
There are some good Linux introductions written in English, so a
translation probably wouldn't be necessary. If you are interested in
doing translations in general, your talents could be helpful to the
GNU/Linux community. Thanks for offering your help.
--
Doug Jensen
