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FAQ is an abbreviation for "Frequently Asked Question(s)". The term refers to listed questions and answers, all supposed to be frequently asked in some context, and pertaining to a particular topic. Since the acronym originated in textual media, its pronunciation varies; both "fak" and "F.A.Q." are commonly heard (and therefore, when used with an indefinite article, it is either "a FAQ" or "an FAQ"). Depending on usage, the term may refer specifically to a single frequently-asked question, or to an assembled list of many questions and their answers. An alternative suggestion is that FAQ is actually a clumsily-constructed three letter acronym purported to have come from computer IT specialists, frustrated with answering over and over again the same, perceived stupid questions from computer users, and which secretly stands for the pronunciation "fah-queue". For example: "Please read the FAQ list to ensure your question has not already been answered before bothering the overworked IT department".
Origins
While the name may be recent, the FAQ format itself is quite old. For instance, Matthew Hopkins wrote The Discovery of Witches in 1647 in FAQ format. He introduces it as "Certaine Queries answered," ... Many old catechisms are in a question and answer format.
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LISA (Localisation Industry Standards Association) FAQ - Basic information about translation, localisation, internationalization and the industry related to these.
Creating a multilingual Scribble application with the MS Resource Localization Toolset - Article by Stefan Kuhr about localization with Visual C.
Meta Description: [ Creating a multilingual Scribble application with the MS Resource Localization Toolset By Stefan Kuhr. ]
Developing International Software for Windows 95 and Windows NT - Free online version of the book Developing International Software for Windows 95 and Windows NT by Nadine Kano. Deals with internationalization and localization issues. [Internet Explorer only]
Facets of Software Localization: A Translator's View - Introductory guide to software localization
FT Article on Localization - Multilingual websites widen the way to a new online world: The dominance of English on the internet is set to decline as companies realise that to leverage the full value of their sites in global markets they need to approach customers in their own language, writes Julian Perkin
Gettext - Article from Onlamp about website localization with PHP and GNU Gettext tools.
Meta Description: [ Joao Prado Maia introduces a set of GNU tools that helps packages manage multi-lingual messages on their applications. ]
Globalization.com - Lists on-line forums where translators, localizers and computer professionals can ask for help. Links also to the support pages of the most used products in the industry.
Meta Description: [ Lists on-line forums where translators, localizers and computer professionals can ask for help. Links also to the support pages of the most used products in the industry. Content regularly updated ]
How To Internationalize Your Web Site - Introduction to web sites localization and internationalization. Covers specific issues such as multi-byte quality assurance.
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Localization of Your Website - Article from Fuzzygroup about website localization with PHP and MySQL.
Localization Resources - Extensive site offering rich resources to the entire localization industry. Offering free glossaries and an online database of available translator jobs.
Localization: Essential for Competing in the Global Market Place - Introductory article about localization.
Meta Description: [ Fita.org, Federation of International Trade Associations, trade leads, import and export, global trade resources and services ]
Multilingual Architecture Primer - An introduction to multilingual architectures as a way to localize software application. Covers technical, financial and linguistic issues.
Meta Description: [ ]project-open[ is an open-source based Project-ERP for medium and small project oriented companies. ]
SolidWorks and GlobalVision Follow Localization Process - Article from the September 1999 issue of Software Developer and Publisher. (Why should one establish a localization process?, A Success Story, Conclusion: Process is King).
Meta Description: [ Free Localization and Translation Tips, News and Information on Localization Process ]
The Localization Research Centre - The Localisation Research Centre (LRC) is the world's leading information, educational, and research centre for the localisation community.
Meta Description: [ The Localisation Research Centre (LRC) is the world's leading information, educational, and research centre for the localisation community. ]
Unicode and Character Sets - Article from Joel on Software about the importance of character sets and Unicode in the localization process.
Universal Creole for Localization Efforts - Article investigating the idea of whether or not there is a Universal Creole for localization efforts.
XML in Localisation - Article focusing on the most common XML formats used in the localization industry.
Meta Description: [ Learn how XML standards help facilitate translation processes that involve many participants in different locations. This article focuses on the most common XML formats used in the localisation industry to show you how important XML is becoming in multilingual document exchange. ]
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