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Contributor [1]
Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 03:00
Categories: 
Internet & technology [2]
Issue Number: 
123 [3]
Article-Summary: 

Currently, most computer translators are for major European and Asian languages. But what could be possible if there were translators for the languages of Africa?
* Better communication within the continent?
* Easier sharing of information among diverse communities?
* Expedited translation of materials for education and development?
The page available through this link seeks to highlight these possibilities, but more importantly to promote discussion of ongoing project...read more [4]

Currently, most computer translators are for major European and Asian languages. But what could be possible if there were translators for the languages of Africa?
* Better communication within the continent?
* Easier sharing of information among diverse communities?
* Expedited translation of materials for education and development?
The page available through this link seeks to highlight these possibilities, but more importantly to promote discussion of ongoing projects to develop translators for diverse African languages.

Category: 
ICT, Media & Security [5]
Oldurl: 
http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category.php/internet/16956 [6]

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