[release-notes/gnome-3-2] Copy edits to release-notes, rnusers
- From: Shaun McCance <shaunm src gnome org>
- To: commits-list gnome org
- Cc:
- Subject: [release-notes/gnome-3-2] Copy edits to release-notes, rnusers
- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:26:28 +0000 (UTC)
commit 67c5136af1975e788d2daa21e776c23c2c96ea47
Author: Shaun McCance <shaunm gnome org>
Date: Thu Sep 15 15:33:27 2011 -0400
Copy edits to release-notes, rnusers
help/C/release-notes.xml | 15 ++++----
help/C/rnusers.xml | 84 ++++++++++++++++++++++-----------------------
2 files changed, 48 insertions(+), 51 deletions(-)
---
diff --git a/help/C/release-notes.xml b/help/C/release-notes.xml
index 893b6b4..059c423 100644
--- a/help/C/release-notes.xml
+++ b/help/C/release-notes.xml
@@ -57,17 +57,16 @@
<title>Introduction</title>
<para>
- The GNOME Project is an international community which works to make
- great software available to all. GNOME's focus is ease of use,
- stability, first-class internationalization as well as accessibility
- support. GNOME is Free and Open Source Software. This means that
+ The GNOME Project is an international community that works to make
+ great software available to all. GNOME focuses on ease of use,
+ stability, first-class internationalization, and accessibility.
+ GNOME is Free and Open Source Software. This means that
all our work is free to use, modify and redistribute.
</para>
<para>
GNOME is released every six months.
- Since the last version &lastversion;, we made about &gitcommits;
- changes to GNOME. This was done by <abbrev>approx.</abbrev> &gitauthors;
- people.
+ Since the last version, &lastversion;, approximately
+ &gitauthors; people made about &gitcommits; changes to GNOME.
Interested in what we do? Follow us on
<ulink url="http://identi.ca/gnome";>Identi.ca</ulink>,
<ulink url="https://twitter.com/GNOME";>Twitter</ulink> or <ulink
@@ -131,7 +130,7 @@
<para>
This document is distributed under the
<ulink url="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/";>Creative
- Commons Sharealike 3.0 license</ulink>. Copyright  The GNOME Project.
+ Commons ShareAlike 3.0 license</ulink>. Copyright  The GNOME Project.
</para>
<!-- TRANSLATOR: Please insert your translation credit after this sentence, by adding a second sentence in your language
diff --git a/help/C/rnusers.xml b/help/C/rnusers.xml
index 6f8dbae..2073b48 100644
--- a/help/C/rnusers.xml
+++ b/help/C/rnusers.xml
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
<title>&lastversion;, Evolved</title>
<para>
Based on user feedback, lots of small changes have been made to give a
- smoother GNOME &gnomeversion; experience. Some noteworthy highlights:
+ smoother experience in GNOME &gnomeversion;. Some noteworthy highlights:
<!-- DONE: Invisible window borders (https://afaikblog.wordpress.com/2011/07/13/news-from-gnome-shell-land/), made the control center easier to navigate by adding links,
notification counters
@@ -37,26 +37,25 @@
section now has a link to the keyboard layout.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- Various items of a window such as the window titlebar, comboboxes,
- buttons and spin boxes are less high; making it easier to use GNOME
- on small screens.
+ Titlebars, buttons, and other controls are less tall, making it easier
+ to use GNOME on small screens.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- Notifications in the right lower corner now include a counter.
+ Notifications in the lower-right corner now include a counter.
This makes it easier to see how many emails are waiting for
- you without having to go to your email client, or to determine
+ you without having to open your email program, or to determine
how many messages you have missed in a particular chat.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- The highlight effect which indicates that an application is already
+ The highlight effect that indicates that an application is already
running has been made more obvious.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- In the user menu dropdown, notifications can be configured
+ In the user menu, notifications can be configured
independently from the chat status.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- The workspace switcher on the right remains expanded by keeping its
+ The workspace switcher in the overview remains expanded by keeping its
full width displayed when you are using more than one workspace.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
@@ -70,7 +69,7 @@
<listitem><para>
<ulink
url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_%28computing%29#Focus_follows_pointer";>Focus-follows-mouse</ulink>
- handling has improved; though more work is needed.
+ handling has improved, though more work is needed.
</para></listitem>
</itemizedlist>
@@ -102,8 +101,8 @@
<title>Web Applications</title>
<para>
Certain web sites are used as if they are applications. Some sites are
- opened the minute the computer is turned on; the site is open all the time,
- checked periodically, etc. Wouldn't it be nice if GNOME treats these sites
+ opened the minute the computer is turned on; the site is open all the time
+ and checked periodically. Wouldn't it be nice if GNOME treats these sites
as actual applications?
<!--
http://blogs.gnome.org/xan/2011/08/31/web-application-mode-in-gnome-3-2/ |
@@ -116,8 +115,8 @@
thanks to <application>Epiphany</application>, our standard web
browser. To do so, press <keysym>Ctrl-Shift-A</keysym>, or access the
<guimenu>File</guimenu> menu and select <guimenuitem>Save as Web
- Applicationâ</guimenuitem>. Once the web application has
- been created, it can be launched from the overview mode.
+ Application</guimenuitem>. Once the web application has
+ been created, it can be launched from the overview.
</para>
<figure id="fig.users.webapp">
<!-- TRANSLATORS: Open epiphany, go to http://identi.ca/notice/80593870,
@@ -145,7 +144,7 @@
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
The icon used when switching windows or to start the web application
- shows the site.
+ shows the site's logo or a clipped screenshot of the site.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
The web application is distinct from the normal browser. Should the main
@@ -158,7 +157,7 @@
<title>Manage your Contacts</title>
<para>
<application>Contacts</application> is a new application focused on
- people. The goal is to provide one overview of people; no matter if the
+ people. The goal is to provide one overview of people, whether the
contacts are stored online, within <application>Evolution</application> or
the chat application <application>Empathy</application>.
<!--
@@ -186,7 +185,7 @@
<sect3>
<title>Helpful File Open and Save dialogs</title>
<para>
- Opening and saving of files has been made easier. When opening a file in
+ Opening and saving files has been made easier. When opening a file in
an application, GNOME will helpfully show a list of recent files.
Similarly, a list of recent directories will be shown when a file is
saved.
@@ -207,8 +206,7 @@
<sect3>
<title>Documents application</title>
<para>
- When dealing with a lot of documents, it can be hard to keep track of
- them. In GNOME &gnomeversion;, the Documents application is focused on
+ In GNOME &gnomeversion;, the Documents application is focused on
providing a simple and effective way to find, organize and view documents.
<!--
http://live.gnome.org/Design/Apps/Documents ||
@@ -223,8 +221,7 @@
</figure>
<para>
Thanks to the <application>Online Accounts</application> integration,
- finding documents is the same, no matter if the document is stored locally
- or online.
+ finding documents is the same whether they're stored locally or online.
</para>
<figure id="fig.users.documents2">
<title><application>Documents</application> showing online documents</title>
@@ -265,7 +262,7 @@
colors might have changed again.
</para>
<para>
- GNOME &gnomeversion; allows to calibrate devices to ensure the shown
+ GNOME &gnomeversion; allows you to calibrate devices to ensure the shown
colors are representative.
<!-- https://live.gnome.org/ThreePointOne/Features/ColorManagement -->
</para>
@@ -280,20 +277,20 @@
<sect3 id="integration.messaging">
<title>Messaging Built In</title>
<para>
- No longer a separate application has to be started to be signed in to
- chat and messaging services â in &gnomeversion;, GNOME will do it for
+ You no longer have to open a separate application to sign in to chat
+ and messaging services. In &gnomeversion;, GNOME will do it for
you.
</para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem><para>
Change available or unavailable status quickly using the user menu at
- the top right hand corner of the screen.
+ the top-right hand corner of the screen.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- Easily approve or reject new buddy requests, audio/video calls as well as file transfers.
+ Easily approve or reject new buddy requests, audio/video calls, and file transfers.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- Be notified in case there is a (connection) problem with a chat or
+ Get notified in case there is a connection problem with a chat or
messaging service.
</para></listitem>
</itemizedlist>
@@ -366,33 +363,33 @@
<title>Documentation That Really Helps You</title>
<para>
Traditional user documentation is written like a paper book; a good story,
- but it is very long and takes time to read through. Not ideal if you just
- want to find out quickly how to perform a certain task. To address this,
- the following applications now include task-orientated documentation:
+ but it is very long and takes time to read through. It's not ideal if you just
+ want to quickly find out how to perform a certain task. To address this,
+ the following applications now include topic-orientated documentation:
+ </para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem><para>
- The accessibility explorer <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/accerciser/3.2/";>Accerciser</ulink></application>,
+ The accessibility explorer <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/accerciser/3.2/";>Accerciser</ulink></application>
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- the Integrated Development Environment <application><ulink url="http://developer.gnome.org/anjuta-manual/3.2";>Anjuta</ulink></application>,
+ The Integrated Development Environment <application><ulink url="http://developer.gnome.org/anjuta-manual/3.2";>Anjuta</ulink></application>
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- the CD and DVD burning application <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/brasero/3.2/";>Brasero</ulink></application>,
+ The CD and DVD burning application <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/brasero/3.2/";>Brasero</ulink></application>
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- the webcam application <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/cheese/3.2/";>Cheese</ulink></application>,
+ The webcam application <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/cheese/3.2/";>Cheese</ulink></application>
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- the image viewer <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/eog/3.2/";>Eye of GNOME</ulink></application>,
+ The image viewer <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/eog/3.2/";>Eye of GNOME</ulink></application>
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- the mail and calendar application <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/evolution/3.2/";>Evolution</ulink></application>,
+ The mail and calendar application <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/evolution/3.2/";>Evolution</ulink></application>
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
- and the remote desktop viewer <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/vinagre/3.2/";>Vinagre</ulink></application>.
+ The remote desktop viewer <application><ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/vinagre/3.2/";>Vinagre</ulink></application>
</para></listitem>
</itemizedlist>
- </para>
<para>
There have also been large improvements and enhancements to the <ulink url="http://library.gnome.org/users/gnome-help/3.2/";>Desktop Help</ulink>.
</para>
@@ -403,7 +400,7 @@
<para>
&gnomeversion; has received lots of visual polish, making it even more beautiful than
before. This would not have been possible without the work done on the CSS
- support in Gtk+, see <xref linkend="gtk"/> from the developer section for
+ support in GTK+, see <xref linkend="gtk"/> from the developer section for
the changes.
</para>
<para>
@@ -428,8 +425,9 @@
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
Various visual improvements for people with an eye for detail,
- such as: drop shadows on button labels, new inline toolbar and
- raised button styles, refined pressed button states and focus rectangles
+ such as drop shadows on button labels, new inline toolbar and
+ raised button styles, and refined pressed button states.
+ Additionally, focus rectangles
will only be shown when using the keyboard to interact with an
application.
<!--
@@ -453,8 +451,8 @@
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
<application>Movie Player</application> has a new plugin to allow videos
- to be rotated in case they're in the wrong orientation; e.g. those
- recorded on a photo camera or a smartphone.
+ to be rotated in case they're in the wrong orientation, such as those
+ recorded on a photo camera or a smart phone.
</para></listitem>
<listitem><para>
Encryption and certification improvements:
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