Esperanto
Martin B. Schwimmer (martys@interport.net)
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:10:31 -0500
>I apologize if this suggestion is already dealt with in the Monterrey
>draft or if someone has already made this suggestion here (it's tough to
>keep up with these lists and hold down a day job) - but as to the part in
>the DNSO application regarding "Policies to ensure international and
>diverse participation" - there should perhaps be a paragraph about
>requirements that at least certain important communications be in a
>specified number of languages - I read somewhere that something like 80% of
>the world's population has at least some familiarity with the world's six
>largest languages (and if one of those languages is Linux, then I imagine
>that percentage will grow - pun intended). Perhaps some of the EEC folk on
>this list can suggest language (no pun intended) on this point - or provide
>anedotal evidence why this is a good or bad idea.
"Before enlightenment, chop wood and draw water, after enlightenment, chop
wood and draw water. Your mileage may vary."