Kolab-users list for german speakers?

[Gunnar Wrobel]

Bernhard Reiter <bernhard at intevation.de> writes:

> On Wednesday 16 January 2008 15:01, Johannes Graumann wrote:
>> I dislike the idea. It fragments the knowledge base provided by the mailing
>> list archives and pulls parts of it into a realm only accessible by those
>> speaking German. And yes, ich spreche Deutsch. Which sys-admin inclined
>> person isn't able to follow a technical discussion in English these days?
>
> We are aware of the danger of knowledge and community fragmentation,
> but in our observation a kolab-users-de@ it will do more good than bad.
> The reason is public administrations, which really value the German language.
> Note that Kolab Server only exists, because one of them contracted us and we 
> were able to create it as Free Software as a side effect.
>
> Some of the customers of the Kolab-Konsortium pointed out,
> the need for more German information.
> Also they sometimes contract us specifically to get documents in their native 
> language and we try to comply as we are a service oriented as a company. 
> I think this is a fundamental right as customer to get local language, if 
> possible. We do recommend all design documents to be in English for their 
> best value as well.
>
> Our plan is to keep the English lists and grow the community.
>
> More German users would get as more progress
> and this is something we all (international) users will profit from.

What was the conclusion from the discussion and did the list get
implemented? Probably not since I didn't see it on the website but I
just wanted to inquire about the status.

Thanks!

Gunnar

>
> Best,
> Bernhard
>
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