The most likely origin of this phrase is the categorization system used by file-hosting websites (such as RapidShare, MediaFire, or torrent trackers) in the late 2000s.
If the auto-patcher refuses because of a language mismatch:
Date of Report: [Current Date]
Subject: Availability and update status of English localization patches for the original ARMA: Armed Assault. arma armed assault english language patch upd
Run the game. Look at the bottom right corner of the main menu. If it says v1.08 or v1.14, you need to update regardless of language.
Your text is still displaying as Cyrillic symbols or empty squares. This means the font file didn't update. The most likely origin of this phrase is
The patch was notorious in the modding community for being finicky. It often required a clean install of the game to prevent file mismatches. In some cases, users had to download third-party "unofficial" patches created by the community if the official Bohemia Interactive patch failed to detect the game version.
For those looking to update their copy of Arma: Armed Assault, the process has been streamlined by the community: Look at the bottom right corner of the main menu
This is where most users get lost. You cannot simply download a single file. The English patch is tied to the game's version number. ARMA 1 had a tumultuous update history, culminating in version 1.21 (often called the "BAF" or British Armed Forces patch).
You are looking for the ARMA Armed Assault English language patch update 1.21. This is the final, definitive version.
Warning: Do not download "English mods" from unknown forums from 2008. They often break the game or cause signature checks to fail in multiplayer. You need the official localization files repackaged for universal use.