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-Mozilla's [[L10n|localization]] (l10n for short) objective is to offer Mozilla applications to as many users as possible in their language. By doing so, we create a world where the open web exists beyond linguistic, cultural, and geographical boundaries. We also pride ourselves on making sure that each user will love their experience with Mozilla products, regardless of language and region. We characterize this user experience as learning about, discovering, installing, using, and continually updating their Mozilla products to their latest released versions.
+Mozilla's [[L10n|localization]] (L10n for short) objective is to offer Mozilla applications to as many users as possible in their language. By doing so, we create a world where the open web exists beyond linguistic, cultural, and geographical boundaries. We also pride ourselves on making sure that each user will love their experience with Mozilla products, regardless of language and region. We characterize this user experience as learning about, discovering, installing, using, and continually updating their Mozilla products to their latest released versions.
-You can help us fulfill our objective by contributing to Mozilla's localization effort. In fact, your contributions to Mozilla's localization effort are what make having an open and accesible web possible!
+Here's the scoop, the Mozilla L10n program involves:
+*translating application strings and customizing the application for your region;
+*distributing localization work to testers who will provide feedback on the translation quality;
+*localizing the installation and migration process for users to find and later upgrade the Mozilla application with ease;
+*translating web pages linked from the application and Mozilla websites to help educate users and market a localized Mozilla product.
-The process of becoming more involved with Mozilla localization is summarized on this page in three sections:
+You can help us fulfill our objective by contributing to Mozilla's L10n effort. We would love for you to join us, because frankly, your contributions to our L10n effort make having an open and accesible web possible! Without your help, the web and Mozilla would not be what it is today. With your help, together we can open the web to all and protect users all over the world!
-# '''[[#1. Starting a New Localization|Starting a new localization]]''' (↓ below)
+Basically what we're saying is this: we need '''you''' to make this all possible! If you have the desire, the passion, and the skills to help out, you're in the right spot! Here you'll learn about the Mozilla L10n process in general. Once you've finished learning about the process, head to the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Localization_Quick_Start_Guide Localization quick start guide] for technical tutorials on contributing to Mozilla L10n.
-# '''[[#2. Becoming an Official Release|Becoming an official localization]]''' (↓ below)
-# '''[[#3. Maintaining the Localization|Maintaining the localization]]''' (↓ below)
-A typical process of localizing Mozilla applications involves
+Since we actively promote open-source values, we are always looking trying to improve our efforts and encourage you to express yourself by commenting on the [http://www.mozilla.org/community/developer-forums.html#dev-l10n L10n forum] or joining the discusion on the [http://irc.mozilla.org/#l10n IRC #l10n channel].
-*translating and customizing the application;
-*distributing your localization to testers who will provide feedback on the quality of your translations;
-*localizing the installation and migration process so a user easily can find and later upgrade the Mozilla application;
-*translating web pages linked from the application and Mozilla websites to help educate users and market your efforts to localize the product.
-Because we are always looking trying to improve our process, if you have any remarks about this page or the localization process, please comment on the l10n [http://www.mozilla.org/community/developer-forums.html#dev-l10n forum] or [mailto:l10n-drivers@mozilla.org mail us].
 = 1. Starting a New Localization  =