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Re: [PATCH] Remove locale timezone information


keld@keldix.com writes:

> Let me explain. We would like to make the installation process easier
> for users. That is, if we can remove one more question under the installation
> process of linux, that would be a  goal. If the timezone is fully determined
> by the choice of locale, then there is no need to ask for the timezone.

To make this useful the locale would need to use the Olson name, not the
POSIX name of the timezone.

Andreas.

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