Uniform terminology (Re: UnitedLinux and "open source")

[Mahesh T Pai]

Would not the problem solved if the comunity arrives at a consensus on terminology,
and merely translate this consensus? Would not these translations based
on consensus obviate the need for using different language/terminilogy for
different legal systems?
Mahesh T Pai


I.R.Maturana wrote:

>>>Agree. I strongly suggest to consider also a solution where 
>>>contract models are "translatable". 
>>>That is, fully enforceable in all languages.
>>>      
>>>
>>The trouble there is that using a different language potentially
>>drags in a different legal system where the terms may *need* to b
>>different.
>>John Cowan <jcowan reutershealth com>     
>>    
>>
>
>This does not override the translatable requisite? 
>One translatable definition is indeed an excellent rule to enforce 
>..........
>



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