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Microsoft Plans to Create Local Language Software

Posted by simoniker on from the xp-language-docious dept.

zensufi writes "CNET News has a story stating that Microsoft has announced plans for a program to help governments produce local language versions of key Microsoft applications, giving the software giant a hedge against a growing international threat from open-source software." The piece explains: 'The Local Language Program will provide local and regional governments with "language interface packs" that government and academic developers can use to produce localized versions of the Windows XP operating system and Office 2003 productivity package.'

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  1. This Is News to Slashdot??!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    Wow..Microsoft creating new features in its software so it can be a superior product and make them more money.

    Is there any Microsoft news thats relevant to slashdot anymore?

    Next story: Bill Gates has constipation. This gives OSS a chance!!

    This site is pathetic.

  2. Re:Can't resist..... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    how do us say it in USAian: "Bomb the FUCKING BASTARDS"!!

  3. Re:Wow translating their software to other languag by timmarhy · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    in other news, you have just proven that paid ms trolls lurk on slashdot waiting to get the first post.

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    If you mod me down, I will become more powerful than you can imagine....
  4. And efficient! by houseofmore · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The Local Language Program will provide local and regional governments with "language interface packs"

    Yep, and they will seamlessly be installed at no extra cost by a worm.

  5. But can they localise.... by modder · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Their hungarian warts?

  6. Re:+1 Insightful by still_sick · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Here, I'll spell out the problem for you.

    The Parent poster made an Insightful quip - pointing out that Microsoft's advancement will no doubt draw Linux-Zealots crying foul.

    Despite the fact that first bunch of posts to this thread HAVE BEEN Linux-Zealots crying foul, the parent poster gets modded down.

    See the problem, yet? The Knee-Jerkers choose to deny that there's ANYTHING wrong with the community, and will mod down anyone who hangs a lantern on a problem.

    Get it yet, or should I use smaller words?

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  7. Translate this... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    How do you translate "This program has performed and Illegal operation and will be shut down. Do you wish to send an error report to MickeySoft?"
    into South Africa's 11 official langauges
    see: http://www.livejournal.com/users/pixieza/4391.html