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'''Translation''' is the art and science of changing the language of media without changing the meaning. [[Translation]] |
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Actually the top of [[Localization]] is pretty solid, just needs more links, maybe, or bullets: |
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[[Localization]] ("l10n") is the process of taking software or content and adapting it for local use. It involves at least: |
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*[[fonts]],[[script layout]], and [[input methods]], |
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*[[speech synthesis]] ''(localized voice files)'', [[musical instrumentation]], |
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*[[number & date formats]], collating order, *[[dictionaries]], and [[spellcheckers]]. |
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''We need translators in many languages, including local scripts and dialects. At the moment, the laptop is 100% English, 68% Spanish, 53% French, 48% Portuguese, 40% Japanese and 30% German. All the other languages are 5% done at best.'' |
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''Translating is fun, quite easy, and the rewards are great. Here's how you can get started.'' |
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Revision as of 06:35, 3 February 2008
Translation is the art and science of changing the language of media without changing the meaning. Translation (Wikipedia has more )
Localization ("l10n") of software and content involves translation, fonts (scripts), input systems, formatting and understanding cultural differences.
-- Actually the top of Localization is pretty solid, just needs more links, maybe, or bullets:
Localization ("l10n") is the process of taking software or content and adapting it for local use. It involves at least:
- fonts,script layout, and input methods,
- speech synthesis (localized voice files), musical instrumentation,
- number & date formats, collating order, *dictionaries, and spellcheckers.
We need translators in many languages, including local scripts and dialects. At the moment, the laptop is 100% English, 68% Spanish, 53% French, 48% Portuguese, 40% Japanese and 30% German. All the other languages are 5% done at best.
Translating is fun, quite easy, and the rewards are great. Here's how you can get started.