Unfortunately I've unearthed this plot via Apple, looking at the MacPro and going through the "HOW much could I spend on a PC?" test. I saw the following
See it?
What about now? Seriously its there in black and white
Yes you get a British keyboard, but you have to learn French to understand the instructions. This is a truly nefarious plot.
Now this actually has a good point from a globalised project perspective. You can't assume what language people are going to speak so you need to be very clear about what you are going to support (i.e. keyboard in English, but instructions in French) otherwise you can end up in a hell-hole of trying to support every language in existence.
Fortunately English in general remains the lingua franca ;)
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3 comments:
"Yes you get a British keyboard, but you have to learn French to understand the instructions."
Steve, this is a typical UK-centric interpretation! In fact, the option addresses French people who prefer (or are condemned to) using an English keyboard.
Maybe unconsciously you anticipate your French company imposing this option on you... You'd still be better off than if it imposed using a French keyboard as well!
Ahhh AZERTY how I miss you so.
As a touch-typer its a nightmare to sit down at a non-QWERTY keyboard.
Steve you clearly have too much free time
Colin
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