But Kiggs, If you gave that boy a tablet in his local language, how many websites in his local language would he be able to access? I think that's the question here....
And I also don't agree with the whole "don't criticize" argument. We're all free to have opinions on the useful/less-ness of this project. Having participated in open source development of small and large projects, I think such arguments/discussions are what help most open source projects get rid of cruft as well as modules that no-one will ever maintain because they were one person's love-child. P. -- Evolution (n): A hypothetical process whereby infinitely improbable events occur with alarming frequency, order arises from chaos, and no one is given credit. On 25 February 2013 13:37, Kiggundu Mukasa <[email protected]> wrote: > > > That is why Bukedde sells NO newspapers in Uganda let alone Rupini, Etop > and the rest. > > Because literacy is Uganda is defined by English. > > If content is in local languages, the local language speakers will find it > easier to understand and navigate. You do not need a Phd. to understand > this. > You just have to listen to this young man to understand what is the > problem with teachers who do not speak english like the queen trying to > teach english to the masses > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bX8gS0eXHU > Notice the translation of the village boy into English … its not from > French! > > If you gave that young man a tablet in English or in his language, which > one do you think he will use easier? > > Kiggundu > > > > On Feb 25, 2013, at 11:38 AM, Joseph Abdi <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dave, > > "does language localization of software and gadgets have any significant > impact on the usage of Technology by users?" > > The answer is "NO". And that is because "Literacy in Uganda" is defined by > "English". For as long as English is our primary and national language such > translations are a Luxury! > > Joseph > > On Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:30:36 +0300, okwii David <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Interesting discussion! > > I work as the Mozilla Uganda community reporter and so far the feedback > with all it's controversy is very invaluable to the community. So thanks > and please continue with the conversation. > > They're so other localization projects going on the latest being a Luganda > phone > <http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2013/02/orange-uganda-launches-luganda-language-system>by > Orange uganda, a Linux OS in > Luganda<http://www.techpost.ug/95/an-entire-operating-system-in-a-local-language/>, > Firefox Luganda and even Google Uganda homepage in three local languages!! > However, the question still lingers, "does language localization of > software and gadgets have any significant impact on the usage of Technology > by users?". Keep the conversation going. > > On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Victor van Reijswoud < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> What do you want to get straight? >> >> That the man is doing a marvellous job and that we are all happy that >> he takes initiative to engage more people in order to try to bridge >> the digital divide? >> >> Thanks for your support! >> >> V >> >> On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Jake Markhus <[email protected]> wrote: >> > 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] >> > >> > >> > >> > ==================================================== >> > >> > >> > >> > ==================================================== >> > >> > >> > >> > On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Richard Obore <[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]> >> wrote: >> > >> > Very cool :) >> > >> > On Feb 20, 2013 12:21 AM, "Mugabi Allan" <[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 >> > >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> > >> > Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >> [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). 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