SearchIRC needs translators!

Jason · Last edited by Jason on Oct 12, 2003 3:55pm; edited 2 times in total

During the next few weeks, SearchIRC will be updated to support more than one language (English). This is a time consuming process that will take a long time to complete.

The end product of this is the ability to switch languages on the fly.

While we're not yet ready for translations to be made, we will be needing translators soon - as such, I'd like to start a thread where people can volunteer to translate. On the languages page, we will note who did the translation (if you so wish).

Translation guidelines:
A translation is not a word for word substitution from English to language N, the translation needs to be taken with the proper context of the sentence. For example, in bablefish, it will translate "server" to "waiter", so whenever reading a french to english translation, "IRC server" comes out as "IRC waiter". This is exactly the kind of translation we do NOT want :)

- Don't use a heavy, staid, or arrogant tone; translations should be upbeat and friendly

- Avoid awkward or unprofessional wording

- Try to capture the essence of the message. Don't translate literally or word-for-word.

- Do not translate product names or services, such as "SearchIRC" or "MyChannel".

- If you can't come up with a way to translate a phrase while preserving its tone just please leave it in English.

Please post here if you wish to help. I will also need to know what language you can translate.

SharkMatt · none Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 6

I'm willing to help translating in French.

OpTimuS-PrImuS · none Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 22

I'm willing to help translating in Spanish

Jason · Posted: Sep 27, 2003 9:54pm Post subject:

Thanks for the posts so far guys.

Also keep in mind that it is better to have more than one translator for each language. No one person is perfect with their language skills, a collaboration of at least two people per language is the ideal setup.

Keep them coming!

I'm estimating a week or two before I'm able to make use of any translators btw.

Jason · Posted: Sep 28, 2003 1:37pm Post subject:

I'm ready for testing.

My goal isn't for a completly translated SearchIRC website, but rather enough of the site to be translated that users who speak languages other than English will be able to navigate and make use of the site.

Please see this template file for details:

[url deleted]

OpTimuS-PrImuS · none Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 22

any bug tellme Smile

Jason · Posted: Sep 28, 2003 9:42pm Post subject:

OpTimuS-PrImuS, thanks!

One line you did forget to translate:

$lang_set_to = "Language: English";

Since I already have the DNS setup for fr.searchirc.com, you can see the result of your work so far on http://fr.searchirc.com

I'll setup proper dns for everything in the morning :)

Jason · Posted: Sep 28, 2003 9:45pm Post subject:

Okay, after reviewing the translated site, it appears to me that I still need to add more variables, so please hold off on additional translations until I post back here with an update :)

Thank you

Michael · none Joined: 18 May 2003 Posts: 48

nevermind, sorry

OpTimuS-PrImuS · none Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Posts: 22

a wait for that Smile

openglx · none Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 28

I'm going to make Brazilian Portuguese translation avaliable until wednesday, if the "Time Wizard (TM)" allows me :)

Jason · Posted: Sep 29, 2003 9:57pm Post subject:

IMPORTANT: Please do not make any further translations.

After some discussion, it's apparent that more text will need to be added to the template in order for the non-english users to be able to use the website.

Thus I am still taking names for translators, but do not need any immediate translations done until more text is added to the templates.

Thank you

ender_wig · Guest

I'm willing to translate to Polish. Smile

ender_wig · none Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 2

I've registered too so it's easier to contact me.

openglx · none Joined: 17 Jul 2003 Posts: 28

Why is http://fr.searchirc.com/ pointing to the spanish translation? :P