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username-removed-231494 requested to merge kingu/fdroidclient:language into master

Language anyone can understand. Attempt at lowering barrier of entry/use and instilling confidence.

Targeting the least amount of time figuring things out, and knowledge to do so.

  • Causal explanations.
  • Obvious fluff removed.
  • Verbosity closer to minimum.
  • Redundant uses of "Successfully" gone.
  • Distinction between updates and upgrades.
  • Repo/sitory changed to "package storage".
  • Consistent use of "e-mail".
  • Consistent use of "swap", "trade" removed.
  • "Application/s" shortened to "app/s".
  • Configure changed to "set up" and "enter"
  • "Install" not used as noun.
  • "download traffic" changed to "incoming traffic".
  • Self-referencing F-droid removed.
  • Removed use of "we" in non-sentient part of the program.
  • "Free" (as in non-freeware/freedom) changed to libre to avoid confusion with "gratis".
  • No shouting at user with "!", unless important.
  • "nearby" changed to "Nearby" to signify named program function.
  • "Factory version" changed to "version that came with your device".
  • Tip for how to get QR-code scanning working added.

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