@node Introduction, Users, Top, Top
@chapter Introduction
-@quotation
-This manual is still in @emph{DRAFT} state. Some sections are still
-empty, or almost. We keep merging material from other sources
-(essentially e-mail folders) while the proper integration of this
-material is delayed.
-@end quotation
+This chapter explains the goals sought in the creation
+of GNU @code{gettext} and the free Translation Project.
+Then, it explains a few broad concepts around
+Native Language Support, and positions message translation with regard
+to other aspects of national and cultural variance, as they apply
+to programs. It also surveys those files used to convey the
+translations. It explains how the various tools interact in the
+initial generation of these files, and later, how the maintenance
+cycle should usually operate.
@cindex sex
@cindex he, she, and they
is meant to be useful for people using computers, whatever their sex,
race, religion or nationality!
-This chapter explains the goals sought in the creation
-of GNU @code{gettext} and the free Translation Project.
-Then, it explains a few broad concepts around
-Native Language Support, and positions message translation with regard
-to other aspects of national and cultural variance, as they apply
-to programs. It also surveys those files used to convey the
-translations. It explains how the various tools interact in the
-initial generation of these files, and later, how the maintenance
-cycle should usually operate.
-
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