[tor-bugs] #12967 [Tor Launcher]: Support a multi-lingual TBB that can switch between localizations (was: Provide language selection dialog)

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#12967: Support a multi-lingual TBB that can switch between localizations
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     Reporter:  mikeperry    |      Owner:  brade
         Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
     Priority:  major        |  Milestone:
    Component:  Tor          |    Version:
  Launcher                   |   Keywords:  tbb-usability-stopppoint-wizard
   Resolution:               |  Parent ID:
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Changes (by mikeperry):

 * keywords:   => tbb-usability-stopppoint-wizard
 * priority:  normal => major


Comment:

 I am going to cheat a little bit and call this a usability stoppoint: For
 censored users, it may be hard enough to find *any* TBB, let alone one in
 their language.

 I think Goerg is right that there may be users for which their desktop is
 not in the right locale, but really need to use TBB in the locale of their
 choice (think travelers who just wandered into a censored, foreign
 Internet cafe and really need to get to their email/twitter/facebook in an
 emergency). However, I also see the benefit of a clear dropdown language
 selection dialog *in the current OS locale* for such users to choose their
 language.

 If we can somehow merge a localized, translated locale choice with the
 current "Censored vs noncensored" dialog window, I think we have ourselves
 a winner on a lot of axis. Even if this means restarting the browser
 quickly if that locale is changed..

 Regardless of the UI though, shipping a bundle with some kind of
 capability to display its UI in *any* locale is still a win in terms of
 helping more people use TBB.

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