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Free/Open Source Software Localization Primer Published
APDIP's International Open Source Network initiative has produced a primer on Free/Open Source Software Localization.
Localization How To and Toolkit
A how-to guide and compilation of tools for encouraging larger scale localisation of free and open source software across the world.
Unicode Font Guide For Free/Libre Open Source Operating Systems
A selective guide to Unicode-based fonts and script projects that are ideal for free/libre/open source (FLOSS) operating systems like Linux and FreeBSD. These fonts in general contain Unicode CMAPs for mapping Unicode values to glyphs and can be downloaded and used legally for free.
Introduction to Indic Languages
A brief overview of the key elements to understanding the writing system and encoding of Indic languages. IBM has made progress in collecting information on this vast subject and providing it in a single place for experts to review, and for developers to use.
Bitstream Cyberbit Unicode Font
A professionally designed serif Opentype font for Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Western European and English, Eastern and Central European, Turkish, Baltic Rim, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese. It's free for non-commercial use.
Open Knowledge Network
Open Knowledge Network is an initiative to support the creation and exchange of local content in local languages across the South, supported by a range of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
The Native-Lang Confederation of OpenOffice.org
The Native-Lang Confederation of OpenOffice.org is a full category of the OpenOffice.org community that represents the worldwide communities of users, developpers, marketers and businesses of OpenOffice.org in specific native-languages. This community is hence based on linguistic differences and not on country/political distinctions. The Native-Lang Confederation can help you grow your community inside the famework of the OpenOffice.org community. For more info: http://native-lang.openoffice.org
FOSS Localization Organizations
Links to organizations with localization projects.
FOSS Localization News
Free/Open Source Software localization news
FOSS Localization Projects
A list of localization projects in Asia provided by the International Open Source Network.
FOSS Localization Guide and Toolkit
A range of useful "how-to" resources related to localization provided by the International Open Source Network.
Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities
Connexions is an environment for collaboratively developing, freely sharing, and rapidly publishing scholarly content on the Web. Our Content Commons contains educational materials for everyone — from children to college students to professionals — organized in small modules that are easily connected into larger courses. All content is free to use and reuse under the Creative Commons "attribution" license.
Cunningham Library - Australia's gateway to educational research
Educators, researchers and students now have increased access to a wide range of educational and research resources following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between EdNA Online and the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to link their databases. The two organisations have collaborated on the delivery of information services, enabling the sharing of knowledge, research and learning content.
Copy Rights and Wrongs: A Guide for Teachers to Online Content Use
This site will help you decide whether or not you need a license to use specific online content, particularly at an educational institution. It contains information, links to relevant websites, and wizards - forms that allow you to input information about your intended use and then return a calculated response tailored to your situation.
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