Re: install/51228: Explain the acronyms in sysinst config menu

[David Holland <dholland-bugs%netbsd.org@localhost>]

The following reply was made to PR install/51228; it has been noted by GNATS.

From: David Holland <dholland-bugs%netbsd.org@localhost>
To: gnats-bugs%NetBSD.org@localhost
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Subject: Re: install/51228: Explain the acronyms in sysinst config menu
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:45:10 +0000

 On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 01:25:01PM +0000, Hauke Fath wrote:
  >>  So one of the complications is that any new strings in sysinst need to
  >>  be translated... but I think this is a good idea.
  >  
  >  I am not sure the sysinst menues should try to replace the install
  >  instructions - if you don't understand the acronyms, read up on them,
  >  or go with the defaults, and adjust later. As you indicate, the=
  >  additional fluff will have to be maintained.
 
 (a) It's easier to translate a few menu strings than the install
 instructions; (b) the install instructions are far too large anyway;
 and (c) do you really think most people look at them? :-/
 
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 David A. Holland
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