Dear Mozilla Firefox Localization Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to propose the addition of Assamese one of India’s classical languages to the list of interface languages supported by Firefox. As a native speaker of Assamese, I have observed growing demand within our community for a fully localized browsing experience that reflects our linguistic heritage.
Background and Rationale
Cultural Significance: Assamese is spoken by over 15 million people in Assam and surrounding regions. Enabling an Assamese interface would demonstrate Firefox’s commitment to linguistic diversity and accessibility. Community Support: A dedicated group of volunteers from the Assamese Wikipedia and open‑source communities stands ready to assist with translation, testing, and ongoing maintenance. Precedent: In the past, successful campaigns including those for languages such as Bengali and Odia have been driven by passionate user bases, resulting in official support and enhanced user engagement.
Suggested Next Steps
1. Initial Feasibility Study: Assess existing Assamese translations within Mozilla’s Pontoon platform and estimate the effort required to complete any outstanding strings. 2. Volunteer Recruitment: Engage local universities and language institutes to recruit translators and QA testers. 3. Timeline and Milestones: Establish a roadmap with clear goals e.g., 80 % translation coverage within three months, beta release by month five, and general availability by year’s end.
I would be grateful if you could review this proposal and let me know how the Assamese community might best collaborate with Mozilla to bring this project to fruition. Thank you for your consideration and for Firefox’s ongoing dedication to empowering users around the globe.
Warm regards,
Ariyan Aditya Boruah
Independent Firefox User
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