Re: [native-lang] Re:[native-lang] Re: [l10n-dev] N. Korean localization : Impossible?

charles-h.schulz wrote:

>First, OOo is not bound by US law. In fact, one wonders what
>law is applicable to us since we have no legal existence as a
>united body (sigh, sigh). But the fact that Collabnet and Sun
>take part in the process make the things more difficult since
>they're based in the US.
>
So, OOo is not bound by US law but 'OOo process' is bound by US law, 
correct?

> It is also true that you as a SK
>citizen cannot really communicate with NK.
>
I meant it is not free as talk to my friend in South Korea or United 
States, but it is not impossible. In fact, there are several 
joint-business between Notrh and South. Also, there are academic or 
sport activities by united entities sometimes. I believe it is also 
possible to make united project for OpenOffice.org through some sort of 
formal process. However, the project will not be able to create any 
patches because NK is part of it and OOo process is bound by US law.

>Second, I believe that one of the traditions of free and open
>source software is usually not to take any part in politics;
>  
>
My question is 'Does OpenOffice.org really want to be free of politics?' 
If then this is good chance to move forward. Let's work on it. If not 
then we have to identify the piece of politics in OOo process and have 
to explain it clearly to avoid possible confusion.

>In this context, Jeongkyu, understand that I don't mean to
>offend you or IlYong. I just wonder (as some do here) ) what
>are his reasons to contribute to OOo. Maybe he's a very nice
>guy. Maybe he's being paid by the NK government to implement
>OOo. Maybe he's part of the NK army. Who knows? Even more
>difficult, you can't really ask him this question, and the
>NK-SK problem is a tragedy; one of its consequences is the
>separation of one nation, dividing people and families for a
>very long time.
>
You're right, who knows? So, should we find out? I could not find any 
other intention except introducting new language into OOo.

>This is indeed a difficult topic. But as you can see it's a
>topic that raises more questions than the most likely solution
>to it would answer. 
>
>I agree though that a legal explanation from Sun/Collabnet
>would help all of us here pick the best solution, but given
>Sun's legal structures I feel it won't come over to us before
>a long time. 
>
>I have come to think to another very frustrating solution but
>it would be still a bit better than the first one (separate
>hosting): name one of the KO native-lang project
>contributor/developper as the one who will upload the patches
>of IlYong. It will solve all the problems since it will be
>submitted by a SK citizen that could, in theory use the NL
>locale for his own pleasure and family use (like if he was
>nostalgic of living in Pyongyang).
>  
>
I don't believe it will work It appears to me that those patches were 
rejected not by his intention but by possible result of it (which Sun 
assume).

Best Regards,
-Jeongkyu