The document discusses various tools that can assist translators in the 21st century, including: 1. Computer-assisted translation (CAT) software like word processors, electronic dictionaries, tools for the internet, image editors, CAT tools, PDF tools, and tools for freelance translators. 2. Other useful software packages such as anti-malware software, file compressors/decompressors, and miscellaneous tools. 3. The document provides examples and descriptions of popular tools in each category.

2. The translator has to consider the software licenses restricting the use of the program and its cost. 10/9/2010

3. Accordingly, the programs are one of the following types: 1-Commercial software is computer software sold for commercial purposes. 2-Free software can be used, copied, studied, modified, and redistributed without restriction. ‘free’ of ‘freedom’ and not ‘free of charge’. 3-Freeware ‘free of charge’ copyrighted computer software which made available for use free of charge for an unlimited time. 4-Shareware(opposes freeware) the user has to pay after some trial period (usually no longer than 30 days. Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

4. CAT technology is either: electronic tools. Or other useful software packages. Electronic tools used for translation are nine: word possessors. electronic dictionaries. tools for the internet. image editors. CAT tool. PDF tools. desktop publishing tools. proofreading tools. tools for freelance translators. Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

6. They contain spelling and grammar checkers as subprograms.

7. They can count the total number of words.

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14. In order to surf through these sites, it is necessary to use a web explorer known as “browser”

15. The most popular browsers are Internet Explorer ,Mozilla Firefox ,Opera .

16. Web browsers allow the user :1- to do searches in Google or Wikipedia. 2- to load Web pages in separate tabs of a single browser window to jump between them quickly and easily. Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

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20. Some medical and scientific online database are the Web of Knowledge.Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

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23. To keep track of inbox messages, it is better to use an email application like Microsoft Outlook, commercial).

24. E-mail software allow the user 1- to retrieve emails from a remote server 2- to download messages from webmail accounts Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

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28. Among the blogs from which translators can get some recommendations as translation notes.Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

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34. The most popular translation memory system is SDL Trados.

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38. Such tools preserve the original layout by avoiding any modification.

39. Other CAT tools may also allow the user to see both the source and the target texts at the same time and preview the translation in the browser is a reference for CAT tools for web localizationPracticum In Translatin 10/9/2010

41. The leading CAT tools for software localization are Alchemy Catalyst and Passolo commercial) Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

43. Many subtitlers subtitle TV shows and spread them over the internet, while others code software programs to subtitle TV series to get some feedbacks from other subtitlers via forums.

44. Such software programs are VisualSubSync, Sabbu ,Aegisub ,and SSA Tool.10/9/2010 Practicum In Translatin

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47. However, some editing is still required before and after processing a text in a machine translation system.

48. There are many free online machine translation systems such as Altavista’s Babelfish Systran and Power Translator.10/9/2010 Practicum In Translatin

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52. Good converters are Solid Converter and ABBYY PDF Transformer.Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

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57. Thus, PDF editors can be used to edit PDF files directly, preserving the original layout.

59. The translator does not necessarily need to know how to create a document from scratch, but s/he will be benefited from having the DTP skills.

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63. PDF proofreading tools are Highlight Tool and the Strikethrough Tool.

64. Other cheaper alternatives are Foxit Reader Pro Jaws PDF Editors and Bluebeam Revu.Practicum In Translatin 10/9/2010

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71. The best antivirus software packages include AVP ,Norton Antivirus ,McAfee Antivirus, AntiVir ,and AVG.10/9/2010 Practicum In Translatin

74. It perfectly works together with antivirus software to block online viruses.

75. Examples of firewalls are ZoneAlarm , Kerio and NetDefender.10/9/2010 Practicum In Translatin

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80. Screen Capture Tools: WinSnap ,MWSnap and Snaglt.

81. Text Editors: PSPad ,UltraEdit and NotePad++

82. File Compression Tools: WinMerge and ExamDiff .

83. Mass Renaming Tools: ReNamer ,Lupas Rename, Flexible Renamer. 10/9/2010 Practicum In Translatin

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89. Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) includes: Electronic tools. Other useful software packages. Word possessors. 1. Anti-malware software. 2. Electronic dictionaries 2. Miscellaneous tools. and Encyclopedias. Tools for the Internet. 3. File compressors/decompressors. Image editors. CAT tools. 6. PDF tools. Desktop publishing tools. Proofreading tools. 9. Tools for freelance translators. 10/9/2010 Practicum In Translatin

90. Thank you -Dalal AL-Tayari. -Alaa AL-Biladi . -ShorouqHashem. 10/9/2010 Practicum In Translatin