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Esselink, Bert. 2000. A practical guide to localization (Language International World Directory 4). Amsterdam: John Benjamins. ix + 488 pp.
Publication type
Reference work
Publication language
English
Main ISBN
90-272-1955-9
Edition info
US ISBN: 1-58811-005-2 Development Editor: Arjen-Sjoerd de Vries. Copy Editor: Shiera O'Brien See also: www.locguide.com

Abstract

This guide provides information on the following topics: localizing software, online help, documentation files and translation technology tools; developing, engineering and testing software and localization projects, finding resources and ensuring product quality; internationalization, desktop publishing and software quality assurance. It is designed for translators, localization engineers, testing engineers, desktop publishers, project managers, and anyone else who may be involved in the release of multilingual products. It aims to be both a reference work and teaching tool. Updates to the book, additions, links and exercises can be found on the internet.
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