I just received these requests and was about to forward them.
Rebecca
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005, [iso-8859-1] Håvard Hjulstad wrote:
> Forwarded to the list for your information.
>
> Håvard
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nne mmanwu [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 12. januar 2005 14:30
> To: Håvard Hjulstad
> Cc: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: New ISO 639 proposal: Hyam - Discussion (until 2005-01-14)
>
>
> Dear Havard Hjulstad and Peter Constable,
>
> My apologies for the late reply; I've been away from my email. Thank you
> for giving your attention to this matter.
>
> Truly, the latter drove us to make the request, i.e. software projects.
>
> We are working with 5 languages: Gong, Gworok (Kagoro), Hyam, Jju (Kaje) and
> Tyap (Kataf) and need separate ISO 639 codes for each one; this became clear
> to us when we made contact with the developers at GNOME.
>
> Is it possible at this time for you to consider the other 3 languages we are
> working with as well? In the event that you can, below is the latest
> information I have (in brief) on all 5:
>
> Language [suggested alpha-3] - holding institution(number)):
>
> Gong [gng] - Fantsuam Foundation(30)
> Gworok [gwr] - Kagoro Bible Translation Trust(50)
> Hyam [jab] - Fantsuam Foundation(50)
> Jju [jju] - Fantsuam Foundation(200)
> Tyap [tya] - Atyap Bible Translation Trust(100)
>
> Fantsuam Foundation is the recommending institution for all five of the
> languages, however joining Fantsuam in lending support for Tyap is the Agwa
> Tyap, the traditional ruler of the Atyap people.
>
> I, Uchenna Agbim, am the Project Manager/Coordinator.
>
> Just in case you require a formal application online for the other 3, I have
> just made the necessary submissions at the ISO 639-2 site. My apologies for
> any typos I may have made in my rush to submit.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Uchenna
>
>
>
>
>
> Håvard Hjulstad <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Dear Uchenna Agbim,
>
> Relating to your request to register ISO 639 language identifiers for Hyam
> and Gong/Kagoma: Please see the concern expressed by one of our experts. Any
> comments?
>
> Best regards,
> Håvard Hjulstad
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Constable [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 13. desember 2004 17:58
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: New ISO 639 proposal: Hyam - Discussion (until 2005-01-14)
>
>
> Havard:
>
> Could you please ask the submitters of the Hyam and Gong requests for
> clarification as to whether they are wanting alpha-3 identifiers for
> documentation purposes (e.g. for use by libraries or in Web content), or
> whether they are needing it for use with internationalization infrastructure
> in their software projects?
>
>
>
> Peter Constable
>
>
>
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