Re: [Resend] Re: [tlug] Translation

[Jean-Christophe Helary <fusion@example.com>]

> > On Jul 26, 2007, at 4:06 PM, Jean-Christophe Helary wrote:
>
> > > You can keep terminology consistent in an easier way-> OmegaT
> > > matches the words to translate to a glossary you provide.
> > >
> > > OmegaT automatically translates identical sentences and proposes
> > > you translations based on similarity with what you have already
> > > translated (or with reference translations you use).
> <Snip>
> > The problem is that the ppl want to translate literature here
> > and CAT
> > doesn't really work with literature. It's good for all stuff were
> > general translation works but not really for literature…
>
> I have to agree.  Literature is an art.  If you use a machine to
> do all of the translation, then things are quickly lost in the
> process.  We want the flow of a story.
>
> Computer aided stuff is cool for tech manuals, but not
> so good for art. :)

What is a text editor but a computer aided translation tool ?

OmegaT _also_ offers functions that help the technical writer :)

The search function for ex is better than most of what you'll find in  
any text editor.

But I am _really_ not trying to sell you this project :)

JC