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Log: Tidy up File Changes: Directory: /native-lang/www/ ============================ File [changed]: index.html Url: http://native-lang.openoffice.org/source/browse/native-lang/www/index.html?r1=1.40&r2=1.41 Delta lines: +6 -6 ------------------- --- index.html 2008-03-16 10:54:18+0000 1.40 +++ index.html 2008-03-16 10:55:58+0000 1.41 @@ -41,10 +41,10 @@ <h2><a name="about"></a>About this document</h2> <p>This document looks complicated but it is not. Forming a language project and joining the Native Language Confederation is a simple, three-step process. If you get lost or confused at any point, we are happy to guide you. Enjoy!</p> <h2>Mission statement </h2> -<p class="indent">The Native-Language Confederation (NLC) is composed of those projects working on all aspects related to the localization and support of OpenOffice.org, including localization, QA, support, documentation, and marketing. Initially conceptualized and led by Guy Capra, its current mandate is to provide a community wherein those involved in furthering OpenOffice.org in all the world's languages can share resources and information. It is important to note that NLC projects are language not region based. It's equally important to note that we really enjoy what we are doing and think it really important.</p> -<p class="indent">The NLC represents one of the key political elements of the OpenOffice.org Project. Its voice is heard in the <a href="http://council.openoffice.org/";>Community Council</a>, via the <a href="http://council.openoffice.org/#nlc";>elected members</a> representing the NLC. All developers and other contributors who are members of the NLC are invited to participate in the development projects, and to help create OpenOffice.org. </p> +<p>The Native-Language Confederation (NLC) is composed of those projects working on all aspects related to the localization and support of OpenOffice.org, including localization, QA, support, documentation, and marketing. Initially conceptualized and led by Guy Capra, its current mandate is to provide a community wherein those involved in furthering OpenOffice.org in all the world's languages can share resources and information. It is important to note that NLC projects are language not region based. It's equally important to note that we really enjoy what we are doing and think it really important.</p> +<p>The NLC represents one of the key political elements of the OpenOffice.org Project. Its voice is heard in the <a href="http://council.openoffice.org/";>Community Council</a>, via the <a href="http://council.openoffice.org/#nlc";>elected members</a> representing the NLC. All developers and other contributors who are members of the NLC are invited to participate in the development projects, and to help create OpenOffice.org. </p> <h2><a name="notl10n"></a>How do the NLC projects differ from the l10n project? </h2> -<p class="indent">The NLC projects complement the <a href="http://l10n.openoffice.org/";> l10n project</a>; all actual localization development takes place within the l10n project. The l10n project is a coding project and discussions on the primary list, <a HREF="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">[EMAIL PROTECTED]</a>, are in English, as they are for all development projects. The NLC projects provide a "home" for developers and other contributors. Mature NLC projects (Level II) work closely not only with the l10n project but also with Marketing and QA, as well as other development projects.</p> +<p>The NLC projects complement the <a href="http://l10n.openoffice.org/";> l10n project</a>; all actual localization development takes place within the l10n project. The l10n project is a coding project and discussions on the primary list, <a HREF="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">[EMAIL PROTECTED]</a>, are in English, as they are for all development projects. The NLC projects provide a "home" for developers and other contributors. Mature NLC projects (Level II) work closely not only with the l10n project but also with Marketing and QA, as well as other development projects.</p> <h2><a name="joining"></a>Joining the NLC </h2> <div class="indent"> <p>Every new localization initiative is invited to form a specific localization project and join the NLC. There are two levels of NLC projects, I, and II. All NLC projects working on localizations (some may only be providing support), regardless of their level, are listed both on the <a href="http://l10n.openoffice.org/languages.html";>l10n project languages page</a> and on the <a href="http://projects.openoffice.org/native-lang.html";>NLC projects page</a>. The project's level is marked on this page.</p> @@ -74,8 +74,8 @@ </li> </ol> </div> -<h2><a name="moving"></a>Moving from Level I to Level II</p> -<p class="indent">Moving from Level I to II is a significant undertaking but it is worth it. Once a NLC project has deemed itself to be mature, the lead should send a note to <a HREF="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">[EMAIL PROTECTED]</a> indicating the desire and ability. The NLC lead and co-lead must approve of the move prior to its being formally included as a Level II project. Upon approval, the NLC project will be listed as offering a supported localization on the OpenOffice.org homepage, <a href="http://www.openoffice.org/";>http://www.openoffice.org/</a>, and its new status will be reflected on the other relevant pages. </p> +<h2><a name="moving"></a>Moving from Level I to Level II</h2> +<p>Moving from Level I to II is a significant undertaking but it is worth it. Once a NLC project has deemed itself to be mature, the lead should send a note to <a HREF="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">[EMAIL PROTECTED]</a> indicating the desire and ability. The NLC lead and co-lead must approve of the move prior to its being formally included as a Level II project. Upon approval, the NLC project will be listed as offering a supported localization on the OpenOffice.org homepage, <a href="http://www.openoffice.org/";>http://www.openoffice.org/</a>, and its new status will be reflected on the other relevant pages. </p> <h2><a name="responsibilities"></a>Responsibilities of Level II projects</h2> <div class="indent"> <p>Level II projects are centers of community and activity. They offer support to users of OpenOffice.org, coordinate development, marketing, and help in the QA (testing and quality assurance) of the file. In this way, they ensure their community that the product fully meets their needs. The process for QA'ing OpenOffice.org is explained in the <a href="http://qa.openoffice.org/localized/";>QA Project localization pages</a>. Ideally, all localized files should be QA'd and the status of the QA'ing should be indicated on the <a href="http://qatrack.services.openoffice.org/view.php";>QA Track</a> page. If you need information or assistance in setting up a QA effort for localized builds, send a note to <a href="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">[EMAIL PROTECTED]</a>. </p> @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ <li>All Level II NLC projects should,<strong> at least once a month</strong>, post a brief status report on ongoing activities to <a href="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]">[EMAIL PROTECTED]</a>.</li> </ul> <h2><a name="terminus"></a>Project terminus </p> -<p class="indent">Sometimes interest dies in a project. If a NLC project has been inactive—no localization, no significant mail list activity, no visible work—for six (6) months, the NLC leads, Charles-H. Schulz and Louis Suarez-Potts, will begin the process of closing the project. We begin this process only after having endeavored to contact the lead(s) and try otherwise to revive the project. If nothing works, due warnings will be issued, and the project will be closed; but we will make every effort to preserve valuable material.</p> +<p>Sometimes interest dies in a project. If a NLC project has been inactive—no localization, no significant mail list activity, no visible work—for six (6) months, the NLC leads, Charles-H. Schulz and Louis Suarez-Potts, will begin the process of closing the project. We begin this process only after having endeavored to contact the lead(s) and try otherwise to revive the project. If nothing works, due warnings will be issued, and the project will be closed; but we will make every effort to preserve valuable material.</p> <h2><a name="problems"></a>Problems? Disputes?</h2> <div class="indent"> <p>For any sort of problem encountered in setting up or managing the project, please contact the leads of NLC and the discussion list, [EMAIL PROTECTED] </p> @@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ </ul> <p> </p> <hr> -$Date: 2008/03/16 10:54:18 $ $Revision: 1.40 $ +$Date: 2008/03/16 10:55:58 $ $Revision: 1.41 $ <p> </p> <hr> <p> </p> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
