Windows in Welsh - Page 2

kronas · 25-01-2004, 18:49

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Originally Posted by Russ D

snooze all you want russ, it is the truth

:p

Russ · 25-01-2004, 18:55

So you live in Wales? You're Welsh?

Nope!

kronas · 25-01-2004, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Russ D

So you live in Wales? You're Welsh?

Nope!

and ?

im proud to be english!!!, atleast we have an almost universial language

:p :p :p

have you ever noticed if a peice of software asks for language selection, the majorty say 'english (US)' 'english (UK)'

are you wondering why ?

Russ · 25-01-2004, 19:05

You're entirely missing the point.

How can you say what you said is the truth? You don't know anything about the Welsh way of life!

Whilst it's estimated only 16% of people here (note: here) speak Welsh, considerably more read and understand it so to have a Welsh version would be used by far more people than you'd imagine, plus it would be a nod to the nationality of the man who gave America it's name!

kronas · 25-01-2004, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Russ D

So how can you say what you said is the truth? You don't know anything about the Welsh way of life!

i dont need to know the way of life all i need to know is if the people speak the language.............

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ D

Whilst it's estimated only 16% of people here (note: here) speak Welsh, considerably more read and understand it so to have a Welsh version would be used by far more people than you'd imagine, plus it would be a nod to the nationality of the man who gave America it's name!

isnt welsh speaking a dieing breed, apart from the remote valleys ?

Russ · 25-01-2004, 19:12

You answered your question with your first line...

You don't know enough about the Welsh way of life to able to comment accurately on this. People speak Welsh ALL OVER the country, although moreso in certain areas. Just about every school will have Welsh speakers and there are 3 prominant Welsh-speaking schools (ie where Welsh is compulsory) near me and I live nowhere near the 'remote valleys'.

When consessions are made such as the one by Microsoft, the image of Welsh being a 'dying' language will soon be reversed.

ntluser · 28-01-2004, 09:25

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Originally Posted by albone

Well us Welsh really needed to save the language as it was sadly dying out.
So nice one Bill. at least a few more people may now learn the language. Sadly I speak for myself as although part Welsh I don't speak it!!

Just had a horrible thought there is enough confusion with the differing windows now, can you imagine the tec help desk, hold on whilst I get my welsh frase book! lol

Bore da i chi

Yes, it is a shame that Welsh isn't spoken throughout Wales by everyone. Given that Wales is a lot closer than France I would have thought Welsh could have been offered as a language option in English secondary schools, which would have added an extra dimension to English people holidaying in Wales. Being able to speak to people in their own native language breaks down a lot of barriers and makes for a much happier time. It gets away from the English expectation that wherever they travel in the world the people there are expected to know English.The fact that they do is a great credit to them.

BTW, I'm English!!

altis · 28-01-2004, 09:33

Don't forget the Geordie Edition:
http://www.jardmail.co.uk/attachments/windaz2000.gif

Ramrod · 28-01-2004, 10:34

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Originally Posted by Paul

Expects a post soon with something like this:
http://www.manbottle.com/pictures/Mi...indaz_2000.htm

Nice one