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List:       kde-i18n-doc
Subject:    Re: i18n problems
From:       Stephan Kulow <coolo () kde ! org>
Date:       2000-03-12 10:45:46
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Francois-Xavier Duranceau wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> When a pot file is generated, every string is added only once. So you
> don't have to translate several times the same string. This is generally
> a good thing but not always. I encounter situations where I can't
> differentiate the usages of the same string. And obviously I want to
> have different translations depending on the place where it's used but
> it's impossible. What should I do ?
> 
Bother the developer not to use such words and make it unique. Usually
it's no good idea in English as well and can be changed easily. Like
changing Save to Save Document or similiar cases.

Greetings, Stephan

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