Re: GR: Alternative editorial changes to the SC
Andreas Barth wrote:
> * 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.
OK, me neither, really, but it's the best I've come up with at the moment.
Hopefully others will provide better, more stylish solutions. :-)
>> > 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.
Probably. :-)
> Cheers,
> Andi
Productive discussion is cool, isn't it? :-)
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