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Leadtoasia Posted 18 years ago
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Software localization

0 00Software localization is the process of adapting all user elements of software applications to conform to the standards of any specific language. Each country has its own language, culture and customs, legal standards and a preference that must be met to achieve optimal acceptance.02br
00Software localization goes far beyond text translation of the user interface. It involves extracting and preparing the translatable content, utilizing special software localization tools and adapting the software to the specific target languages. We will design the interface to be more comfortable and friendly to users in different countries and regions by considering cultural norms and habits such as time/date displays, measurement systems, numbers and currency, legal conventions, character encoding and fonts as well as dropdown list of cities and areas.02br
00What needs to be done for software localization?02br
001. Internationalization (i18n)/ Double-byte enabling02br
002. Localization of source code and files02br
003. User interface (font, layout, colors, languages etc.)02br
004. Final localization and functionality testing02br
00What are our software localization procedures?02br
001. Localization Kit Review, Analysis and Preparation02br
002. Subject training and research02br
003. Glossary and Terminology Development02br
004. Cultural Correctness Assessment02br
005. Translation, Editing and Proofreading texts02br
006. Localization of all graphics and DTP works02br
007. QA/Testing according to client's requirements02br
008. Client Review and Approval0-
  

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  • 0Software localization is the process of adapting all user elements of software applications 01font 00to conform to standards for specific languages02font 00.
  • 01font 00Every02font 00 country has its own language, culture and customs, legal standards and a preference that must be met to achieve optimal acceptance.
  • Software localization goes far beyond text translation of the user interface.
  • It involves extracting and preparing the translatable content, utilizing special software localization tools and adapting the software to the specific target 01font 00language02font 00.
  • We will design the interface to be more comfortable and friendly to users in different countries and regions by considering cultural norms 01font 00and habits.
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