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): /macros/latex/contrib/babel-contrib 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 languages/scripts. This framework is best placed in its own directory. - And do not forget providing a manual (as a stand-alone PDF document). The following page provides a starting point: http://www.texnia.com/incubator.html 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 2016/01/07