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Microsoft Plans to Create Local Language Software
zensufi writes "CNET News has a story stating that Microsoft has announced plans for a program to help governments produce local language versions of key Microsoft applications, giving the software giant a hedge against a growing international threat from open-source software." The piece explains: 'The Local Language Program will provide local and regional governments with "language interface packs" that government and academic developers can use to produce localized versions of the Windows XP operating system and Office 2003 productivity package.'
You could have at least said "Premier commentaire!" to be on topic or something. These guys don't even try anymore.
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If I had mod-points, I'd use them here.
In the yeras I've been reading Slashdot, this is the first post that's ever moved me to use the stupid "Friend" button.
The ping-ponging moderation should be proof enough that there's a serious problem in the Slashdot/Linux community.
Of all the pro-Linux people - Half are knee-jerk zealots, and the other half are shaking their heads in disbelief.
Ignorantly spouting idiocy hurts your own damn cause, people. Ignoring this fact doesn't make it go away.
Go ahead and mod me down, I've got Karma to burn.
...Also, I didn't know Buggalo could fly.
That's Native American you insensitive clod. Not Indian. Damn. It's funny how the stupidity of explorers 500 years ago, still reigns string today.
Anthropic principle: We see the universe the way it is because if it were different we would not be here to see it.