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Abstract: Over the past several years, Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) such as Firefox, OmegaT, OpenOffice.org and the Linux operating system have become increasingly popular with translators. The reasons are obvious: FOSS is secure, functional and reliable and allows translators to work productively without worrying about high costs and licensing constraints. Here I discuss how you can get started using a full suite of FOSS programs and learn how to integrate FOSS tools based on open standards like XLIFF and XML into your current computing environment.
One of the hottest trends in the translation industry is the migration of language services to the Web. Large services providers are able to reap additional efficiencies by offering web portals for online translation as well as translation management. In this article I explore the possibilities of using high-quality free and open source web portals for online translation and translation management. Learn how you can integrate your translation workflow and project management system as well as create an online translation portal for team translations.