I can understand french german spanish and some dutch, but I cannot write much
in them, mandrake is french, and supposed to be world class, so expect some
other languages,
which I for one welcome.
is american realy english anyway? or just a sometimes charming variation.
mind you I 'd like to have your Bill of Rights!
peter (uk subject. ie no rights at all)
Kathleen Dickason wrote:
> You're right. Perhaps he can understand English but not compose in it? I'd
> be willing to be that he posted to the lists in the languages he can
> understand, but wrote in his primary language. I guess that's spamming, but
> I have lots of empathy for newbies desperate for information. :/
>
> I'm curious: is it against the rules for someone to post a request in a
> language other than the list language, looking for an answer in the list
> language?
>
> Kathleen
>
> "Austin L. Denyer" wrote:
>
> > The mandrake lists are available in several different languages - you
> > select which one when you subscribe via the website, although I did not
> > see a Spanish one.
> >
> > I think the thing that irks most is that the guy states in his e-mail
> > that he also speaks English and Italian. If he can speak English then
> > why not POST in English? If his Italian is better than his English then
> > there is an Italian version of this list...
> >
> > For the benefit of the others, it is NOT an advert - dwyatt is right.
> >
> > It actually says (loosely translated):
> > =================
> > Newbie Group: I need to know if you could send to me or inform me which
> > Web site I can download drivers from so that mandrake can boot in
> > graphics mode. Linux does not recognize my graphics card. This is the
> > Diamond VIPER II Z200. I hope that you can help me, since, if it is not
> > possible I will not be able to run Linux on my computer.
> > Thank you very much.
> > Fernando Vasconcelos.
> > My e-mail is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > PS: I can understand English and Italian
> > ==================
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ozz.
> >
> > > No, it's not. It's open to anyone. Mandrake is a French distro,
> > IIRC...
> > >
> > > > what the heck!!!!!!!!
> > > > buddy this is an english speaking news group and we dont like
> > advertisements!
