The document discusses how to contribute to free software localization by translating software interfaces into other languages. It explains that no technical skills are needed and provides steps for translating applications like Ubuntu and Mozilla through online translation platforms. The document encourages collaboration and focusing on high quality translations for users rather than quantity of translations.

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

2. 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 !

3. 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

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

6. Login to
http://translations.launchpad.net

7. Use ”Translate This Application”

11. How To Translate Mozilla
https://l10n.mozilla.org/narro

12. Any Text Editor (Poedit,notepad++)

13. Few Words of Wisdom
● Don't 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

14. Thank You
arky @ gnu.org.in
blog: http://playingwithsid.blogspot.com
twitter:@playingwithsid