Make FLOSS Speak Your Language

Make FLOSS Software Speak Your Language Rakesh arky Ambati BarCamp Yangon 2011

Summary● I am a Free software developer from India, currently living in Hanoi, Vietnam● This talk covers how to contribute to free software localization ● No technical skills needed! ● All you need is a web browser with Internet connection● One big problem !

What is Localization?● Process of translating software into another language, includes translating text and date, number, currency formating● Few technical words: Unicode, Gettext .po file● Example: Thunderbird Icon

How to Translate Ubuntu ● Register on www.launchpad.net● Join Ubuntu Translators Team● Help > Translate This Application (Menu Item) ● Choose Your Language, Start Translation

Login to http://translations.launchpad.net

Use ”Translate This Application”

How To Translate Mozillahttps://l10n.mozilla.org/narro

Any Text Editor (Poedit,notepad++)

Few Words of Wisdom● Dont Be Afraid● When in Doubt, Ask for Help ● Always Work as a Team● Translate with Users in Mind● Aim for Quality of Translation, Not Quantity

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Make FLOSS Speak Your Language

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