Re: [Haifux] Linux + Hebrew?

2009-03-24 Thread Melissa Morris
I think that the documentation in the laboratories SHOULD be in Hebrew (and I don't speak much Hebrew myself!). The reason being that those of us comfortable with English already have all sorts of documentation through the HOW-TOs, books, forums, tutorials, etc. It's also easy to ask questions

Re: [Haifux] Linux + Hebrew?

2009-02-06 Thread Yossi Gil
At the time i used Windows more regularly, I preferred, whenever possible to use the Hebrew version of the software, including Hebrew OS menus and application menus. This was not a coincidence. The localization of Windows was the best you can think of, and I think we should pay tribute to

Re: [Haifux] Linux + Hebrew?

2009-02-06 Thread Dotan Cohen
The situation is different with Linux: the Hebrew menus are confusing at best. They use inconsistent terminology, and, worse from my perspective, they feature embarrassing Hebrew mistakes and colloquialism. In using Linux in Hebrew, I find these do distracting that I loose focus. Please

Re: [Haifux] Linux + Hebrew?

2009-02-03 Thread Eran Arbel
I'd like to agree with both. Hebrew is my native tongue and Israel is my native land. A lot of people fought for both of them and I think it's important to speak this language in this place. I'm also annoyed about the personal e-mails to course mailing lists which are written in an almost

[Haifux] Linux + Hebrew?

2009-02-02 Thread Yossi Gil
Yes, I know that this mailing list is run in English, and yes I know, that Linux supports Hebrew. The topic I wish to raise is whether it is better that SSDL tries to make the Linux documentation in Hebrew. What do people here think? ___ Haifux mailing

Re: [Haifux] Linux + Hebrew?

2009-02-02 Thread Dave Roi
Yes, I would also suggest posting a one page Linux for windows users guide on every station like the ones I posted on the Linux stations in the main farm. A simple orientation of where everything is in Linux. I believe I gave Tzafrir the original document which can be edited. Dave. On Mon, Feb

Re: [Haifux] Linux + Hebrew?

2009-02-02 Thread Tal Abir
Hi, Why did it come up? Thanks, Tal. On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 8:50 PM, Yossi Gil yossi@gmail.com wrote: Yes, I know that this mailing list is run in English, and yes I know, that Linux supports Hebrew. The topic I wish to raise is whether it is better that SSDL tries to make the Linux