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Originally Posted by Spamdumpster
Jibi, did I say that there should be an English only version? No. I merely said that the software should be written so as to "ask what languages you [i.e., the user] want[s]," with the obvious consequence that only those languages would be loaded.
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Unfortunately(/fortunately), this isn't Burger King. You order a device and it has the software/OS preloaded with the default configuration. There are no alternate configurations. The customer will receive the device and have the ability to remove these languages if they want to do so. Honestly, it's not that complicated of a process and it's pretty flexible as to the modular add/remove options. I suppose they could send out step-by-step instructions on how to do so, but...
As far as the customer-base, as mentioned, not everyone is English. And unfortunately in the world of big business and cost-effective means of delivery and support, it makes perfect sense what the carriers have done in terms of issuing these devices. Some have chosen to offer the English-only downloads of them, but it's honestly been a while since I've seen one.
If we really want to look at a stupid/un-wise move by someone, just look at the Asian markets that don't even have input support for their native languages. Shame on no one but RIM for that blunder.