Re: GR: Alternative editorial changes to the SC
* Nathanael Nerode (neroden@twcny.rr.com) [040327 23:10]:
> How about "...entirely free software. This includes programs,
> documentation, data, and any other works which are part of the Debian
> system (except possibly license texts which are distributed only for legal
> reasons). We provide the guidelines..."
The idea is definitly good. However, I'm not satisfied with the
wording and the place in the text.
> > 3.: keep the word "immediately" instead of "promptly" (as this is, at
> > least in my opinion, easier to understand for non-native speakers).
> It means something different; "promptly" is as soon as is reasonable;
> "immediately" is *right this minute, before you go downstairs*.
Well, I consider it of much more importance that the intention is
clear for as many people as possible, even if it is not 100% exact.
But perhaps there is a better way to express it both clear and
more precise.
Cheers,
Andi
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