Kolab-users list for german speakers?

[Johannes Graumann]

Bernhard Reiter wrote:

> 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.

You know your customer base best and so you do concerning whether this is a
step to take or not. Especially for Kolab, being build from multiple tried
and true programs NOT predominantly develop in Germany, I find this a bit
strange ...

Here's my whether forecast for the near future: "90% Chance of heavy
Crossposting" ;0)

Joh