https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=63827
Priority: medium
Bug ID: 63827
Assignee: [email protected]
Summary: Default Installer Language
Severity: minor
Classification: Unclassified
OS: Windows (All)
Reporter: [email protected]
Hardware: x86 (IA32)
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Version: 4.0.2.2 release
Component: Installation
Product: LibreOffice
The installer language defaults to that of the machine locale.
This is not always the desired language.
I have spotted a similar report which was summarily dismissed as "Not a bug".
For the reasons given below, I feel this was an inappropriate dismissal. As a
newbie I am unsure whether it is even possible to have the original report
re-opened so I have simply filed a new one. My apologies if this offends.
In my case, I am located in Sweden with a Swedish sourced Family PC, together
with installed Swedish default OS. Even though I am the administrator, I am
unable to speak Swedish. I doubt I am the only migrant unable to adequately
communicate in a local language.
Just about every other software package, both open and proprietary,
acknowledges that the installing operator may not comprehend the local language
and therefore offers the option of switching the language to an easily
understood alternative.
Once installed there is no problem because each user is capable of selecting
their own interface language.
In a user environment, technical solutions viz "reset or edit Registry Key
%xx(a).user/.???" can't and doesn't work. Simplicity viz "select installer
language" is the order of the day.
I will understand if this is considered a feature as opposed to a fault, but it
will potentially deter new users. I doubt that is considered one of the prime
objectives of the foundation.
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