Software Localization: Seven Important Rules by Frank Dietz
1. Make localization an integral part of the development process. Unfortunately, localization is sometimes only an afterthought, and this can lead to all kinds of problems, from cost overruns to the necessity of rewriting code. Therefore, a localization consultant should be involved in the... Make sure that your fonts support all the special characters of the language you have the software translated into. ... Avoid grammatical pitfalls We know that the grammatical structures of English can not simply be retained in a foreign language.

Spanish Translation Software: Reach More, Expand More by Karen Force
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. In fact, Spanish is spoken by almost 400 million people in 21 different countries. While it is the official language of Spain and many Latin American countries, Spanish is understood across the world. ... Convert any text into a foreign language Translates e-mail message to/from a foreign language Translates letters, reports, and memos in a foreign language Translates training manuals and employee handbooks in a foreign language Perfect tool for converting web pages, Excel files, Microsoft Word and Power Point...

Localization Software by Jennifer Bailey
Software localization is an interesting process in which changes are incorporated into the contents of a software program in order to better suit a foreign audience. For example, some software designed in America may be in English. But this would be translated into Spanish, German and French in... Localization of software does not just mean a translation of software. ... In most cases, localization is only a change in the language, while the content, the mathematics and the principal functions of the software remain the same.

Foreign Language Software - Learning Method Breakthrough by Jeremy Brinker
Everyone is now affected by the information age, and the extensive benefits seen through internet, cell phone, and other communication usage. Connectivity has allowed business to span the globe at an unprecidented rate. It has become increasingly easy for people to connect with one another on a... Language software ranges from $30.00 to over $700.00, and Turbo Language being priced at $49.95 provides anyone interested in bettering themselves an opportunity impossible to ignore. ... has conquered the challenges presented when teaching a new language.

Software Translation & Localization by Shy Avni
What is Software Localization? The Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA) defines localization as "the process of modifying products or services to account for differences in distinct markets". Software localization is thus much more than translating user interfaces from one language... As the competition among the many software developers increases, software companies are increasingly challenged to localize its software, documents, web pages, and manuals to each customer's different cultural and language needs.

Information Technology In India by Pradhyumna Singh
India is a country with an ancient civilization and a rich tradition of culture dating back to many centuries. Her literary heritage is one of the oldest in the world. The Indian tradition of learning has reached gradually to the age of modern Information Technology, culminating into the latest... Some of the IT companies also have been able to make a mark in the international software circles and, therefore, IT companies around the world are now turning to India for their requirements especially for School Management Software , College Management Software and University Campus...

Free Network Monitoring Software by Jennifer Bailey
Are you looking for a free solution for all your network monitoring needs? Then you should be really looking for free Linux networking status monitoring software online. Today, businesses are seeking solutions for monitoring their networks and protecting them from unauthorized visitors. ... Software like Big Brother, Bandwidth Monitor and FreePing helps you protect your network from the unwarranted use of office software by the employees. ... Some free network monitoring software is also available in various languages (foreign or local).

Is Software Hard? by Tim Bryce
"Systems are logical, programming is physical." - Bryce's Law For something that is supposed to be "soft", software exhibits some pretty "hard" characteristics. The original premise behind the COBOL programming language was to devise a language that could be easily ported to several computers. ... We also learned to maintain print maps, screen panels, messages and help text separate from the source code, which greatly enhanced our ability to create a new version of the product to suit a foreign language and culture; see "Creating Universal Systems" at:...

Accurate Pronunciation With TTS Software by Artemev Konstantin
People learning foreign languages have to memorize a lot of new words and set expressions. They should pay special attention not only to word meaning, spelling, but also to its pronunciation and word stress. You may use some special pronunciation dictionary to find out a transcription of the... Yes, there is! ... You can simply type the necessary word in Speaking Notepad and listen to the correct accurate pronunciation of this word in a clear and natural voice. ... So, what are the main advantages of using a pronunciation teaching program?

Electronic Evidence Discovery by Marcus Peterson
Electronic discovery is the process of retrieving useful data and information from electronic sources. With the increasing use of electronic devices for data transfer and storage, obtaining valuable information from the millions of data pages is an arduous task. ... Some tools also have foreign language support. ... There are special software tools available today for electronic evidence discovery. ... Data mining software programs such as SPSS can also be used for evidence discovery. ... Electronic evidence can be obtained from user files, backup media, spreadsheets, CAD/CAM/CAE and...