Guide to Macintosh Software Localization
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Author Description
Selling software worldwide requires that the software be adapted for the language, customs, and culture of new users with different needs. This guide is a comprehensive handbook to localizing Macintosh applications. It describes the necessary steps, the available tools, and the pitfalls to be avoided.
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THE THESIS
This guide investigates the technical and cultural requirements for adapting Macintosh software applications for international markets. Authored by the technical documentation team at Apple Computer, Inc., the text provides a structured framework for developers to navigate the complexities of global software distribution. It emphasizes the necessity of aligning software functionality with the linguistic and cultural expectations of diverse user bases.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical procedures for software localization and internationalization
- Best practices for adapting user interfaces and documentation
- Identification of common pitfalls in cross-cultural software development
- Methodologies for managing language-specific resource files
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this as a foundational reference for developers working within the classic Macintosh ecosystem. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the provided guidelines for managing international software releases.
Page Count:
330
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201608561
ISBN-13:
9780201608564
Technology
Computer Programming
Reference
Software Engineering
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