Computer-aided translation and machine translation
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Alan K. Melby:  Why Can’t a Computer Translate More Like a Person?
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Lynn E. Webb: Advantages and Disadvantages of Translation Memory: A [detailed] Cost/Benefit Analysis
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Localisation, globalisation, and internationalisation
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i18nGurus: Open directory of internationalization (i18n) resources and related material.
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LISA – Localisation Industry Standards Association – news, resources, vendors and more.
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Unicode Consortium: Comprehensive information about Unicode.
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Yamada font archive: Archive of non-Western fonts for PC and Mac.
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Resources for technical writers, editors and proofreaders | Top |
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The Electric Editors: “If you’re a professional editor (or anyone with an interest in preparing the written word for publication), the Electric Editors are here to help. On these pages you’ll find a comprehensive collection of resources to help you in your work.”
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Society for Editors and Proofreaders: A non-profit organization with the aims of promoting high editorial standards and achieving recognition of the professional status of its members.
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Society for Technical Communication: “The resources you need to help you do your job better... and to move your career forward.”
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tekom: German professional association for technical communication and information development.
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Translator and interpreter lists | Top |
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Directory of Literary Translators: The name says it all.
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GoTranslators: Large, searchable translators directory.
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The following professional associations maintain searchable member directories on their websites:
ATICOM – German association of translators and interpreters
AUSIT – Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators
BDÜ – German Translators and Interpreters Association
GALA – International non-proft organisation that promotes, among other things, translation services
IoL – British Institute of Linguists
ITA – Irish Translators’ & Interpreters’ Association
ITI – British Institute of Translation and Interpreting
NAATI – Australian National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters
NCATA – National Capital Area Chapter of the ATA
UNIVERSITAS: – Austrian Translators and Interpreters Association
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Free online machine translation
To assess the quality of these services, let them translate a text into your own language. | Top |
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Babel Fish: babelfish.altavista.com
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Systran: www.systransoft.com
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Google: www.google.com/language_tools
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Linguatec: www.linguatec.net/online/ptwebtext
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Currency converters | Top |
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Fxtop.com Currency Converter | |
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OANDA FXConverter | |
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The Universal Currency Converter from xe.com | |
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