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Facets of Software Localization: A Translator's View
Introductory guide to software localization
accurapid.com
Creating a multilingual Scribble application with the MS Resource Localization Toolset
Article by Stefan Kuhr about localization with Visual C.
www.codeguru.com
Localization: Essential for Competing in the Global Market Place
Introductory article about localization.
www.internationaltrade.org
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).
www.globalvis.com
Article from Onlamp about website localization with PHP and GNU Gettext tools.
www.onlamp.com
Article from Joel on Software about the importance of character sets and Unicode in the localization process.
www.joelonsoftware.com
Multilingual Architecture Primer
An introduction to multilingual architectures as a way to localize software application. Covers technical, financial and linguistic issues.
www.project-open.com
Universal Creole for Localization Efforts
Article investigating the idea of whether or not there is a Universal Creole for localization efforts. (PDF)
hometown.aol.com
LISA (Localisation Industry Standards Association) FAQ
Basic information about translation, localisation, internationalization and the industry related to these.www.lisa.org
Article focusing on the most common XML formats used in the localization industry.
www-106.ibm.com
How To Internationalize Your Web Site
Introduction to web sites localization and internationalization. Covers specific issues such as multi-byte quality assurance.
www.sdl.com
The Localization Research Centre
The Localisation Research Centre (LRC) is the world's leading information, educational, and research centre for the localisation community.
www.localisation.ie
Extensive site offering rich resources to the entire localization industry. Offering free glossaries and an online database of available translator jobs.
www.lai.com
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]
www.microsoft.com