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Glossary activities &Translation efforts in SriLanka Tamil Computing

Conference on Localized Systems and Applications (CLSA) 2010 20th & 21st August 2010, Ramada Resort, Kalutara. Glossary activities &Translation efforts in SriLanka Tamil Computing. By: T. Thavaruban Editor,MyComputer Tamil IT Magazine CEO,Speed IT net. (1) What is a Glossary?.

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Glossary activities &Translation efforts in SriLanka Tamil Computing

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  1. Conference on Localized Systems and Applications(CLSA) 201020th & 21st August 2010, Ramada Resort, Kalutara Glossary activities &Translation efforts in SriLanka Tamil Computing By: T. Thavaruban Editor,MyComputer Tamil IT Magazine CEO,Speed IT net Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  2. (1) What is a Glossary? • An alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  3. (2) What's the difference between a Glossary and a Dictionary? • Dictionaries are collection of words and definitions about all subjects in a particular language. • Glossaries are collections of words and definitions that focus on one subject only. Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  4. Localization & Translation • Localization is more than translation. The translator has to do more than just translate a text from a source language into one or more target languages. • He/she has to adapt everything to the specific local conditions, that is, to localize Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  5. Localization Activities in for Tamil Computing • Government &Independent Sources are involved in Localization Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  6. Translation Activities for Tamil Computing • Educational Institutions • Medias[News Papers,Websites,Magazines,TV,Radio Etc.] • Government and Non Government Organizations • Individuals Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  7. Glossary Activities for Tamil Computing • Department of Languages http://languagedept.gov.lk • University of Jaffnahttp://www.jfn.ac.lk/faculties/science/depts/compsc/comsci_glossary/ • Computer Magazines (ComputerToday,ComputerExpress,ComputerFocus,PCTimes,MyComputer) • Lakapps(http://lakapps.lk) • News Papers (Uthayan,Valampurii,Thinakural,Virakesari,Thinakaran) • Schools Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  8. Glossary- Department of Languages Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  9. Glossary- Department of Languages Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  10. Glossary- Department of Languages Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  11. Glossary- University of Jaffna Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  12. Glossary- University of Jaffna Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  13. Glossary- Computer Magazines Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  14. Glossary- Computer Magazines Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  15. Glossary- LAKAPPS Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  16. Glossary- Lakapps Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  17. Glossary in Tamil Computing- Challenges • Linguistics • Technologist • Language Structure • Readers/Students • Examiners • Teachers/Lecturers • Translators Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  18. Online Dictionary -Individuals Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  19. Conclusion • Support for Existing Projects and Contributing • Promoting Existing Projects to Full fill • Dynamic Updating • Centralizing the efforts into one channel. Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  20. Independent Effort Planed. • http://www.glossary.com.lk One Year Plan to Develop A Dynamic Glossary for Srilanka Tamil Computing -Allowing New Suggestions via online -Changing Default by Rating -Giving Alternate Suggestions for every Word -Providing information about all existing Efforts Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

  21. Questions & Thanks Thavaruban @ CLSA2010

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