Do you prefer localized sofware over non-localized?

[VetLegion]

Obviously, this is a poll for those whose first language is not English

Do you prefer localized or English versions of software? For example, is your version of windows in English or your native language? How about your browser and e-mail client?

I prefer translated myself, but there are many people here who look down on that and have a "purist" approach. They're mostly among the more computer literate and will use localised versions of software only when they have to, and then with indignation (snide remarks and eyerolling about "funny" translations a plenty).

[General Ludd]

Re: Do you prefer localized sofware over non-localized?

Originally posted by VetLegion
Obviously, this is a poll for those whose first language is not English

What about people who like the letter U?

[VetLegion]

Example of such people?

[General Ludd]

[Mercator]

I prefer original English versions... If only because that makes it easier to find help. That is, you don't have to worry about how differently the menus, dialogs, error messages etc. are named. That means it's easier to find pages relating to your problem, it's easier to explain things and easier for others to explain things... All because English is more prevalent than Dutch.

I have a Dutch version of Windows though, because that's what happened to come along with my PC when I bought it... IE and OE are in Dutch too, but I have English language menus installed too, exactly for the purpose of making it easier to find help, or give help to others. My browser/e-mail client of choice is Opera though, which I have in English... As with practically all software I have... If I can choose between Dutch and English versions, I'll take the English one.

[VetLegion]

hot ... or not?

[Skanky Burns]

I prefer the Queen's English as opposed to, say, American.

[Verto]

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