RE: New FAQ: Script direction and languages

Richard Ishida wrote:
> I must admit I'm struggling to find a concise alternative.  How about
> "What directions are common localization languages written in?"

That's better, avoids the odd "localized languages", but
"A preposition is a word one should not end a sentence with."

Suggestion:
"What are the writing directions of common localization target languages?"

Not that I care that much...

-- 
François


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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Francois Yergeau [mailto:FYergeau@alis.com] 
> > Sent: 12 September 2003 20:37
> > To: 'ishida@w3.org'
> > Subject: RE: New FAQ: Script direction and languages
> > 
> > 
> > Hello Richard,
> > 
> > You wrote:
> > > The latest FAQ published by the GEO task force is:
> > > 
> > > 	What directions are commonly localized languages written in?
> > 
> > Very nice!
> > 
> > One question, though: what is a "localized language"?
> > 
> > -- 
> > François
> > 
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Received on Tuesday, 16 September 2003 10:38:13 UTC