In this issue…

High-growth markets for localisation • Rose Lockwood, Director, ITALICS
Translating software (premium) • Dai Griffiths , Stephen Heppell, Richard Millwood and Greta Mladenova
The death of the amateur translator skills in the modern world (premium) • Deborah Fry, Fry & Bonthrone Language Consultancy and Services
Symantec Houdini: How Symantec addresses some of its help localisation issues (premium) • John Rowley, Symantec
Ovum Evaluates Translation Technology Products (premium) • Jane Mason, Multilingual Technology, UK
Copernicus and the ALEP System • Iain Urquhart, European Commision
Translating technical materials with PC MT software (premium) • Tanehiro Tatsuta, Sony / Tektronix Corporation

Translating software

what it means and what it costs for small cultures and large cultures

Dai Griffiths , Stephen Heppell, Richard Millwood and Greta Mladenova

ABSTRACT

In this paper the authors report as a case study their experience of adapting a set of software for other languages and cultures, drawing attention to the potential pitfalls and sharing what was learnt. This experience was based on a project to translate the "Work Rooms" software for young learners into Bulgarian and Catalan. It is also hoped to broaden the debate on CAL, stimulating consideration of multicultural and international issues.While the questions raised by this particular adaptation of software are relevant to all those working with CAL, they have particular importance for software authors, publishers, and teachers of linguistic minorities.

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