10-07-2005 05:15									#1
	Do you prefer localized sofware over non-localized? Enter the AD-FREE zone

Obviously, this is a poll for those whose first language is not English

Do you prefer localized or English versions of software? For example, is your version of windows in English or your native language? How about your browser and e-mail client?

I prefer translated myself, but there are many people here who look down on that and have a "purist" approach. They're mostly among the more computer literate and will use localised versions of software only when they have to, and then with indignation (snide remarks and eyerolling about "funny" translations a plenty).

	10-07-2005 05:28									#2
	Re: Do you prefer localized sofware over non-localized? Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

quote: Originally posted by VetLegion Obviously, this is a poll for those whose first language is not English

What about people who like the letter U?

	10-07-2005 05:30									#3
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Example of such people?

	10-07-2005 05:33									#5
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I prefer original English versions... If only because that makes it easier to find help. That is, you don't have to worry about how differently the menus, dialogs, error messages etc. are named. That means it's easier to find pages relating to your problem, it's easier to explain things and easier for others to explain things... All because English is more prevalent than Dutch.

I have a Dutch version of Windows though, because that's what happened to come along with my PC when I bought it... IE and OE are in Dutch too, but I have English language menus installed too, exactly for the purpose of making it easier to find help, or give help to others. My browser/e-mail client of choice is Opera though, which I have in English... As with practically all software I have... If I can choose between Dutch and English versions, I'll take the English one.

	10-07-2005 05:33									#6
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	10-07-2005 05:41									#7
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I prefer the Queen's English as opposed to, say, American.

	10-07-2005 08:52									#8
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