Jeff Beatty
Language can be very difficult to capture within software localization. Each natural language in the world evolves at its own pace and in its own unique way, creating vibrant and rich means of expression. Sadly, simple static string translation is … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
Today we’re very pleased to announce the addition of three new locales to the Firefox Aurora channel: Azerbaijani (az), Burmese (my), and Sakha (sah). Azerbaijani (az), also known as Azeri, is primarily spoken in Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Afghanistan, … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
Testing and getting feedback about a localization’s linguistic quality is critical to delivering a browser that will meet users’ needs. We want to attract people in any region to the world’s best browser by making sure that it is the … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
We work on two different cycles at Mozilla: a quarterly cycle (this is being posted in Q1) and a six week rapid release cycle. On a quarterly basis, the l10n drivers are responsible for setting goals for the progress they’d … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
Everyone is eager to get their hands on Firefox OS in their own language. Since Firefox OS will land in the Brazilian market first, localization is a very high priority. Some l10n teams have already hit the ground running with … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
As many of you know, Mozilla had the chance to attend and present sessions at one of the premiere localization industry events, Localization World Seattle (LocWorld). It was a great pleasure to participate in the conference and network with interesting … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
We’re happy to announce that we’re adding new localizations towith the release of Firefox 16 desktop. The Kazakh (kk) and Acholi (ach) teams have been working tirelessly to produce the world’s first ever Kazakh and Acholi versions of Firefox desktop … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
There are a bunch of new teams out there who have been waiting on progress. Sorry for the wait, but here’s what you’ve been waiting for. We changed a few things around releasing new localizations. Many things did not change, … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
Part of a series similar to the Awesome L10n Communities series where individual contributors are spotlighted for their efforts. Ibrahima Saar Started with Mozilla project: Firefox Nationality: Senegalese/Mauritanian Languages: Fulah (Pulaar-Fulfulde), Wolof, Arabic, Soninke, French, English, Spanish, survival Italian … Continue reading
Jeff Beatty
I’ve been contributing to the Mozilla project since 1999. Today I’m an employee based in Berlin, Germany and I work on coordination and infrastructure for our L10n efforts. You can find me on IRC as Pike. I’m usually on a … Continue reading