[Freeciv-Dev] Re: lengthy button labels

[Karl-Ingo Friese <kif@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 23 Aug 2001, Christian Knoke wrote:

> Please take into account, the translations have to be clear for
> newbies, not for expierienced players like you.

Yes, I know that. But look how "comercial" programs do that.
They use icons instead of buttons and have a help text displaid
if you move the mose over them. In my eyes, ugly buttons will
be a worse first impression then shortcuts for button labels.
The meaning of a short text is learned quickly, the ugly view
of the lengthy one remains.

The reason because I prefer english software instead of localized
is exactly this: german people try to write the most exact meaning
possible - which is often a violation of language.

"Karteneinsicht verbieten" ... no comment ;-)

Ingo

>
> Regards,
>
> Christian
>
>

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Karl-Ingo Friese
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