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many minor fixes

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sync french translation with recent changes
fix a few typos
adapt some sentences to be more accurate
vocabulary : try not to be too dissuasive about mining while staying accurate
community : add the Foundation forum in the community page
about : make clear that "only one incident" refers to the protocol only
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@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ title: Some things you need to know - Bitcoin
<p>Encrypting your wallet allows you to set a password for anyone trying to withdraw any funds. This helps protect against thieves and hackers, though it cannot protect against keylogging hardware or software. However, you should make sure you never forget the password or your funds will be permanently lost. Unlike your bank, there are no password recovery options with Bitcoin!</p>
<h3>Be careful with online wallets</h3>
<p>Using a online wallet is pretty much like using a online bank. You are trusting someone else to protect your money while you have to remember and protect your password. Your should always choose such services carefully. As of today, no online wallet provides enough insurance and security to be used to store value like a bank.</p>
<p>Using an online wallet is pretty much like using an online bank. You are trusting someone else to protect your money while you have to remember and protect your password. You should always choose such services carefully. As of today, no online wallet provides enough insurance and security to be used to store value like a bank.</p>
<h3>Use an offline backup for savings</h3>
<p>An offline backup of a wallet provides the highest level of security for savings. It involves storing a wallet only on paper and on usb keys in different secured locations that are not connected to the network. This is a good protection against computer failures, computer vulnerabilities, theft and human mistakes. As of today, this approach still requires some technical knowledge to be done correctly.</p>
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<p>Bitcoin is an experimental new currency that is in active development. Although it becomes less and less experimental as usage grows, you should keep in mind that Bitcoin is a new invention that is exploring ideas that have never been attempted before. As such, its future cannot be predicted by anyone.</p>
<h2><img src="/img/ico_invoice.svg" alt="Taxes" />Don't forget to pay your taxes</h2>
<p>Bitcoin is not a official currency. That said, most jurisdictions still require you to pay income, sales, and payroll taxes on anything that has value, including Bitcoin. It is your responsibility to inform yourself about and comply with any applicable laws.</p>
<p>Bitcoin is not an official currency. That said, most jurisdictions still require you to pay income, sales, and payroll taxes on anything that has value, including Bitcoin. It is your responsibility to inform yourself about and comply with any applicable laws.</p>