“The Translator’s Tool Box: A Computer Primer for Translators” by Jost Zetzsche was released in November 2008 in its version 7.
This excellent eBook provides a wealth of information for any translator, be it that they are just entering the field or that they have lots of experience with most aspects of the trade.
After all, it’s not enough to simply have the right tools for the job – you’ve also got to know just how to use them. This is where Jost’s hands-on experience as a working translator comes into play, providing you with expert advice on which software tools will help you to save time (and make more money), explaining the best ways to use these tools and also pointing out which popular tools you might as well do without.
The extensive research that went into the development of this valuable publication is one of the main reasons that this publication is a valuable addition to any translator’s (electronic) bookshelf.
New in version 7 are: Standalone terminology tools, computer-assiste translation tools categorization, alignment, translation memory maintenance, dealing with graphics and much more.
Among the highlights of the Tool Box are:
- Specific instructions for fine-tuning your operating system so it works best for you.
- A library of freeware and shareware programs that allow you to operate more efficiently—and advice on which applications to avoid at any price.
- Criteria to determine if you need desktop publishing and graphic software—and ways to finance it while attracting new clients.
- An insider’s guide to computer-assisted translation tools—what they are and how they can work for you.
- How to translate complex file formats, including XML, help systems, desktop publishing formats, database content, and software development formats.
- Quality assurance procedures and tools for translation environment tools.
- How to work with Windows Vista and Office 2007.
- All you need to know to guard yourself against spam, viruses, phishing, and the many other Internet threats.
To take a look at its table of contents as well as its comprehensive index, click here.
