[Ubuntu-ch] Language

[WaVeR]

Hello Randy,


It's not a problem. I think Myriam can translate your talk.

Regards,

Le samedi 25 octobre 2008 à 20:03 +0200, Randy a écrit :
> Hello all,
> 
> I have come back to my computer after a day's absence to find a lively
> and interesting dicsussion regarding language.  As a foreigner I have
> often pondered the difficulty of organizing groups just such as this on
> a national basis in Switzerland, with multiple national languages.  Also
> as a foreigner, I feel like I really don't or shouldn't have a vote in a
> discussion like this, so I won't express an opinion.  I only have a
> question.
> 
> I had volunteered to give the introductory talk ("What is Ubuntu") at
> the RP, in response to Ramon's request.  If I have followed the thread
> of the discussion correctly (admittedly with a little skimming through),
> the idea is to use English in the mailing list and coordination, but I
> also saw a mention that the intent is to have the RP events in the local
> language.  I can certainly understand that, but I can only give a talk
> in English.  So my question is, does it make sense for me to give the
> introductory talk at the Zurich RP?  I am quite happy to have someone
> else do it in German if that is better for the community; I was just
> responding to Ramon's request.
> 
> I would also like to express my gratitude in that, as a foreigner, I
> have found a place where I can participate in the Ubuntu community in
> Switzerland, even given that my language abilities are limited to
> English (I understand German, but don't speak it well).
> 
> Randy
> 
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