Animated text show about translation by humans & computers. Many quotations over 2,500 years, HILARIOUS translation Bloopers, humorous insights on how languages really work.
Animated, also printable.
Platform
Linux, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows CE
TRUTH ABOUT TRANSLATION 2.0 animated text show, Enhanced Version gives much information, exposes myths about translating/interpreting/computers. New menu-driven version uses humor to explain complex language problems, presents famous quotations about translation over 2,500 years PLUS hilarious "Translation Bloopers" by man & machine PLUS humorous/insightful ideas on how both language & translation truly work. Combines practical & theoretical knowledge about language to provide a basis for understanding what is involved in translating and why many computer-based solutions can fall short. Quotations on translation from Ancient Sumeria to Molecular Biology show how culture-dependent both translation and our belief in "meaning" can turn out to be. Many human & machine Bloopers highlight the fragile nature of understanding by both species. Provides an in-depth look at thorny problems of applied linguistics over time, in many cultures, and in many branches of learning. Most of this material has never been presented in any linguistics or translation text, and much has never before been translated into English. Sure to interest computer pros & others concerned with natural language problems. Can be run as animation or printed out. Single sections can be run individually. Shareware, full version $12 for individuals, has twice as many quotations, three times as many Bloopers, contains quiz feature, extra program on machine translation problems, bibliography & scholarly apparatus. Special price for Institutions.
SOME EXAMPLES OF TRANSLATION BLOOPERS PRESENTED IN THIS PROGRAM:
*** Sign in a Bucharest hotel lobby: "The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.
*** Sign in a Jordanian tailor's shop: Because is big rush, we will execute cutomers in strict rotation." *** Beneath a Japanese tailor's shop: "Ladies will have fits upstairs."
Many, many more Bloopers included.
See above for program description.
Truth About Translation 2
Animated text show on human vs computer translation, humorous quotes & Bloopers. TRUTH ABOUT TRANSLATION 2.0 animated text show, Enhanced Version gives much information, exposes myths about translating/interpreting/computers. New menu-driven version uses humor to explain complex language problems, presents famous quotations about ...
optName 2.0.1
Origin, historical meaning and a numerological analysis of a first name optName e-Directory will enable you to take a new look at the meanings behind the names of your friends and relatives, as well as your own. The program will help you to make a conscious and well thought-out choice of a name for the baby you are expecting ...
Guiding Star I Ching 1.1
Beautifully rendered full translation of the I Ching with automated coin oracle. This extremely well presented version of the full Wilhelm Translation of the I Ching, complete with commentary and moving lines simulates the Coin Oracle method. Outclasses other I Ching software with its inclusion of stunning Chinese art. Unique in its ...
Music Collection 2.04.620
Program for managing audio files. Program is able to easy manage and play large collections of music files. It shows songs in tree structure, sorted by artist, or album. Allows searching, creating categories of songs, exporting datas to TXT, DIF, HTML file or creating playlists. It support ...
USBLoad 1.0.0
Superfast CAM updating with Funcard 6 compatible smartcard The funcard USB software is especially developed for all who regularly use a standard/slow funcard 6 for eg updating a CAM. Programming a standard funcard 6 to update a CAM takes minutes. The fun USB is the solution for time consuming updating of a cam ...
NameGenerator 1.02
Create random names for RPGs. Name database can be edited to fit your needs. Create random names for your RPG (available in English or German). Name database can be edited to fit your needs and rules follow certain semantic rules. You can create different rules for cultures and types within these cultures (male, female, city) ...
Neuro Enhancer Self Help 3.0.0
An application designed to program your mind using brief subliminal messages. This self-help application is designed to seamlessly broadcast subliminal messages. With twenty-five different self-help modules it covers most areas of physiological well being. You can even edit the messages so they're just right for you. Just set it ...
Verbot 4 Preview 4.0
Verbots™ are one of the most exciting interactive applications in years. A Verbot™ (Verbally Enhanced Software Robot) can be your personal assistant, your teacher, and your friend. Verbots™ combine natural language, artificial ...
Audiophiler Music Organizer 1.6.3
Audiophiler Music Organizer will organize your music collection. You can view and print reports, sort and group by any field. You can keep a record of where and when items were purchased and how much they cost. Loading your music collection is quick and ...
VideoList Plus 3.7.6
DVD inventory database. Store all details of your collection. Customizable. VideoList™ is your complete movie, video, DVD, etc. organization software for Palm OS® handhelds, Pocket PC or Windows Mobile handhelds, and Windows PCs! Keep track of VHS tapes, DVDs, home videos, etc. that you own, that you have seen, that you have ...
