IceInSpace is predominantly an English language forum but I do
know we have some customers here in Australia that also speak French.
In any case, the following story may be of interest to all readers
who enjoy stories involving people's dedication toward reaching some goal.
It also gives me an opportunity to thank that person in public.
A French language version of the Argo Navis User's Manual is
available from the Wildcard Innovations' web site by following the
link available on this page -
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com....mentation.html
The Manual was kindly translated by Argo Navis user, Michel Perdrix.
On May 30th, Michel kindly forwarded us a French translation of
the "TPAS Approach" section of the User Manual which he had
done for his own personal use but was happy for us to make widely
available.
On June 1st, I had noted that on one of the French astronomy forums
that Michel participates in that users were looking for a version of
the Manual that would allow them to pass it through Google translate.
I emailed Michel and asked him that if we were to make available the
source document whether there might be French speaking customers who
might be willing to translate small sections of it.
Michel, a retired Engineer living near Nice, replied that he would
give it a try himself!
He translated by hand and by 4th June had already reached page 30.
By the 15th June he had reached page 150!
By 30th June he had reached page 206!
And by 1 July he had translated the entire document!
He then went and proof read the document two more times and on 4th
July 2012 we received a copy of the translated version of the Manual.
I asked Michel whether he ever took time to rest. He assured me
he also spent time to observe and to go to restaurants and the
cinema.
I am sure everyone will agree that this is a fantastic effort
and I know our French speaking customers will be very grateful for
his very hard work.
As Michel says, "I hope the translation will be useful to French
speaking "astrams" (French contraction of astro + amateur used on
our forums)".
Merci Michel!
If French speaking readers should find any errors in the Manual,
please let us know and we will work with Michel to correct them.
Once again, thank you Michel.
Best Regards
Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au
Gary 
Argo Navis Manuel Utilisateur Édition en langue française
