Message-ID: <493661B2.6060607@yahoo.de>
Date: 2008-12-03T10:38:42Z
From: Antje
Subject: Switch language
In-Reply-To: <49365DA7.8090600@utu.fi>
Hello Annette,
that explains everything... Thank you! I just thought having an English version
of Windows would be enough but indeed my Regional and Language-Setting are set
to German...
Ciao,
Antje
Annette Heisswolf schrieb:
> Hei,
>
> in the FAQ on R for Windows it says:
>
>> 3.4 I selected English for installation but R runs in Chinese.
>>
>> Precisely, you selected English for installation! The language of the
>> installer has nothing to do with the language used to run R: this is
>> completely standard Windows practice (and necessary as different users
>> of the computer may use different languages).
>>
>> The language R uses for menus and messages is determined by the
>> locale: please read the appropriate manual (the R Installation and
>> Administration Manual) for the details. You can ensure that R uses
>> English messages by appending LANGUAGE=en to the shortcut you use to
>> start R, or setting it in the Rconsole file.
>
> That should apply to your problem, too...
>
> Annette
>
> Antje schrieb:
>> Hi there,
>>
>> I've installed R somewhen in German but I'd like to have it in
>> English. The installation of a new version does not change the
>> language setting though I think I've chosen "English" in the
>> installation process (this choice was available, right?).
>>
>> Can anybody give me a hint?
>> (Error-Messages in German are not easy to get a solution for...)
>>
>> Antje
>
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