Tim Foster's Weblog

I'm delighted at last, to be able to announce the first binaries, and source code availability of the Open Language Tools project.

The aim of these tools is to make the task of translating software and documentation as easy as possible, and so allow more people to use computers than ever before. If you can't use a computer because it's interface isn't translated into your language then we want to provide tools that can help.

Based around open standards such as XLIFF and TMX, we strive for interoperability with other translation tools, while at the same time creating an open-source implementation of these standards that can serve as a reference for others. The source code is released under the terms of the CDDL.

Today, we're announcing the two components of the tool set : the Open Language Tools XLIFF Translation Editor and the Open Language Tools XLIFF Filters - for screenshots, downloads, information on how to access our CVS, and a project FAQ, please visit our project home page. We've got a list of areas where we'd like help on our home page, so if you feel like lending a hand, we'd love to have you along !