Can we get this straight? The “localisation of firefox” is the Insertion of a language file for Acholi. This means that you can translate all the standard menu items and labels OF THE BROWSER into acholi. This is a UX (User Experience) enhancement(?) and has nothing to do with source code or web content browsed.
It further demonstrates how pluggable Firefox is. This is the equivalent of installing a French dictionary to do spell check. A point one must consider is that by the time a user is conversant enough to not only read acholi but to look for certain settings a features in acholi for their technical utility that user ALREADY knows English. I wonder what the “delete cookies” option will look like in acholi. What about the “privacy settings”? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Geoffrey Agoi Sent: Monday, 25 February 2013 09:12 To: Uganda Linux User Group Subject: Re: [LUG] FireFox now in Acholi I see it as a business opportunity in itself. I believe its worthwile localising webcontents in the long run. There is a lot on advocacy for universal ACCESS but of what use if the content are of no value. Mob: +256 774 799056; +256 754 486 545 Alt. email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ==================================================== ==================================================== On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Richard Obore <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: My name is Obore, so even though I wish to play devil's advocate for a moment, I hope it is understood that am not against the Acholi (my ancestors) or any local Ugandan tribe, or even translation... BUT: So, Firefox is in Acholi - now what? Are there any websites in Acholi? Is it worth it translating anything to Luganda, Runyankore, Lusoga, etc? (besides sentimental value & proof of concept) I suspect that most Ugandans who have access to a browser plus internet connection speak English anyway, don't they? (OK, maybe not the Bukedde group, but all others i suppose) I have no facts to support what i claim - just anecdotal evidence. But am open to your ideas. Whats your opinion? Are there any records about non-english literacy in Uganda? R. On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Kyle Spencer <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Very cool :) On Feb 20, 2013 12:21 AM, "Mugabi Allan" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: This is incredible, focusing more on Local Content before reaching out to the World. -- _______________________________________________________________________ Mugabi Allan Kitaka | Google Student Ambassador Lead | Uganda Christian University | Uganda | +256785225384 <tel:%2B256785225384> _______________________________________________ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
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