On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Kartik Mistry <[email protected]>wrote:

> > 4. Indian language localisation : The .po files files, keyboard layouts,
> > etc., are available at http://downloads.bosslinux.in/Localisation/
>
> Are you ready to take feedback (positive or negative)?
>
> i am looking at two action steps, to begin with :
a) pick up a set of .po files (translated strings)  from C-DAC output
    * get it vetted / evaluated by the concerned community expert
    * the feed back (positive / negative) will enable knowledge update of
our team
    * of course, there might be some difference of opinion in some cases --
I understand that we are expected to follow the "state govt authorised
dictionary".  but i look at it as an opportunity, to talk to the "state govt
experts".

[am yet to sit with mr vasudevan -- i thought i will begin with tamil]

b) involve the community contributors (to which we can add persons whom we
get in touch with thru our academic and other interactions)

anyway, i will try to get this going thru the indlinux channel.

> 5. There are a few packages like Bulk Document Converter, Presentation
> > Tool, etc. --
>
> These tools can be great aid as contribution to community. Someone
> started working on it, but it did not go through Debian
> standards/procedures. See:
> http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=497399
>
> (I am still ready to help, ball is in your court!)
>
> thanks for the offer. will try to get back to you as soon as possible.


> Is IRC still active. Most developers will be comfortable with
> IRC/Mailing List rather than call. But, this is very useful to users.
>
> IRC is alive.
The phase changes (NRCFOSS from I to II, BOSS Support Project, etc.), the
internal attritions, and usual attrition / transfer / internal workload had
contributed to subdued (if not totally mute) interactions.

i have been primarily been drafted in to ensure interfacing with external
agencies. will strive to do a reasonable job, at least.

with best wishes
srinivasan.
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