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+Guidelines for contributed languages
+------------------------------------
+
+Now language files are "outsourced" and are located in a separate
+directory, so that they are contributed directly to CTAN (please, do
+not send to me language styles just to upload them to CTAN). Of
+course, placing your style files in this directory is not mandatory,
+but if you want to do it, here are a few guidelines.
+
+- Do not hesitate stating on the file heads you are the author and the
+ maintainer, if you actually are. There is no need to state the babel
+ maintainer(s) as authors if they have not contributed significantly
+ to your language files.
+- Fonts are not strictly part of a language, so they are best placed
+ in the corresponding TeX tree. This includes not only tfm, vf, ps1,
+ otf, mf files and the like, but also fd ones.
+- Font and input encodings are usually best placed in the
+ corresponding tree, too, but sometimes they belong more naturally to
+ the babel style. Note you may also need to define a LICR.
+- Babel ldf files may just interface a framework, as it happens often
+ with Oriental language/scripts. This framework is best placed in its
+ own directory.
+- And do not forget providing a manual (as a stand-alone document).
+
+If your need further assistance and technical advice in the
+development of language styles, I am willing to help you. And of
+course, you can make any suggestion you like.
+
+------------
+Javier Bezos
+2013/03/25