In our sixth episode of Speaking of Translation, we discuss how translators can benefit from free and open source software. We discuss why you should care about free and open source software, how it can help you as a translator and specific FOSS programs you may be interested in using in your practice.
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[Note: We had a request from a listener to make it so that each file can be directly downloaded (right click/download as file); however, I can't seem to get this to work through our MP3 host (libsyn.com) - if any of you have ideas how to fix this, please let us know! Thanks! Eve]
Duration: 25:03
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Free Software Foundation
OpenOffice.org: free and open source office suite
Linux for Translators discussion list
Linux for Translators website
OmegaT: free and open source translation memory tool
OmegaT users group
Sage plugin: a feed reader for Firefox
We are always interested in what our listeners have to say, so please feel free to add a comment, email us or call us (see information at right).
9 responses so far ↓
Roberto Bechtlufft // February 5, 2010 at 11:18 am |
Well, checking the source code for this page, I can see that the link to the MP3 file is:
http://cdn4.libsyn.com/smcpodcasting/Episode_6_-_Free_and_Open_Source_Software_for_Translators.mp3?nvb=20100205110527&nva=20100206111527&t=0d355ffaf807c7e014f29
Type this into the address bar and a download option should appear. Maybe you could just put this link at the end of your post.
ebodeux // February 5, 2010 at 4:34 pm |
Thanks, Roberto. I actually tried that previously. It does not work for me that on either my Mac or my PC when the link is live. It just takes me directly to the QuickTime icon and begins playing it. However, I read somewhere that this is a function of the browser. In any case, I will keep working on it. Thanks for your suggestion.
handsone // February 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm |
FYI, Roberto’s file link works just fine for me (PC/IE). Can’t wait to listen to this discussion of my fave topic: free stuff!
handsone // February 13, 2010 at 10:44 pm |
I just noticed that the RSS feed is available; this is quite sufficient I think for downloading purposes.
Anyway, loved the show. Entertaining, informative… What more can we ask for?!
I downloaded OmegaT and am evaluating it.
Looking forward to next podcast. (BTW do you think you could maybe look at Proz and especially totally free ALTERNATIVES to Proz in some future podcast?)
Keep up the good work!
ebodeux // February 14, 2010 at 12:22 am
Thanks for your comments on the show and the RSS feed – good point! Regarding your suggestion, we will look into that. You mean free alternatives to which services? I am not a paying member of Proz, so want to make sure we get to the point you are interested in, if we do decide to cover it. It would be interesting to do some interviews on that….thanks for the idea.
ebodeux // February 14, 2010 at 12:25 am
Thanks for the comments on the show and the RSS feed – you are right, that seems fine, actually. Regarding Proz, what services are you paying for in particular? If we do decide to cover that in a future show, we’d want to be sure to address what you were interested in (and other sub-topics too, I am sure). I am not a paying member of Proz, and don’t think Corinne is either, but it would be interesting to interview different people who are knowledgeable about this topic for a podcast. Thanks for the idea!
Rafa Lombardino // February 6, 2010 at 8:35 am |
I was anxiously waiting for this episode, ’cause I’m all for-open source (and maybe free!) software to help improve our productivity. I’m downloading it right away, so I can listen to it tomorrow during my running routine
Judy Jenner // February 22, 2010 at 8:55 pm |
Great job as usual. You BOTH are the Melissa Blocks of the translation world! Love the Flash animation blocker — thanks for the tip. Must download now, as I really dislike Flash most of the time. Will also check GNU Cash to see if it can do something that my Translation Office 3000 (fee-based, yikes) can’t do. Keep up the wonderful work!
Thierry // February 24, 2010 at 7:46 am |
I look forward to download this episode, since I’m already a opensource translator. Maybe you will cover something I didn’t know