Is it necessary to ask or answer questions in English on the mailing list?

The simple answer is: No!

The Scribus developers and also the "rank and file" (regular posters, bug reporters etc.) definitely understand more than one language. As of this date (April 2006), you can be quite sure of answers to or translations of your postings from the following languages:


 * English (in all its flavours)
 * French
 * Polish
 * Czech
 * German (in all its flavours)
 * Dutch
 * Finnish
 * Portuguese (in almost all flavours)

Given the fact, that Scribus is translated into a heap of languages, other tongues, esp. popular ones like Spanish, Italian or Russian, are probably "supported" as well. Questions or replies in more or less "exotic" languages like Gaelic, Basque or Frisian will most likely be ignored, since no one can expect even basic knowledge of them in a broad audience.

'''If you think your skills in one of the languages mentioned above aren't sufficient, don't be shy. Simply try to describe your concern as good as you can. There are lots of people out there who will gladly help you to find your way, despite all of the obstacles that language barriers may constitute. Remember, it is the Scribus list, which is very special in terms of friendliness, politeness and ... speed.'''