Free Localization Conference February 9-10: SDL Innovate 2010 – Strategies for Delivering Content and Products to Global Markets

Join us at SDL Innovate 2010: Strategies for Delivering Content and Products to Global Markets in Santa Clara, CA – February 9-10. Learn about localization, translation, internationalization, structured content, global multi-channel marketing, and attend half a dozen sessions dedicated to the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA). Join us. It’s free! We like free.

SharePoint: 'Forcing It To Fit' Is An Expensive And Painful Experience

By Scott Smith, Invisible Fist Each time I’ve sat down to write about Microsoft SharePoint, I’ve experienced a sensation that is the polar opposite of writer’s block. Indeed, there is much to say about SharePoint. The current ‘deluxe’ edition, (Microsoft Office SharePoint Server aka MOSS), is a big, feature-rich solution, developed by a gigantic company that has bankrolled an aggressive marketing campaign. Additionally, there are many Microsoft partners and bloggers helping to spread the SharePoint gospel. There is also a proportionally large population of SharePoint detractors and companies that profess …

How The iPad Is Going To Change The Way We Do Things Everyday

The iPad in Action

[Parody] Mad TV Predicted the iPad Long Before Anyone Else Did

Apple iPad Launch

The Truth According To Facebook: Be Careful Before You React, That Post May Not Be What You Think It Is

I feel like a complete moron. A big, dumb, idiot. I just learned an important lesson the hard way. I’ve written this article in hopes it: 1) Helps to repair the damage to a valuable relationship in my life caused by a social networking hoax and my careless response to it 2) Assists in helping you avoid making similar social networking blunders; and 3) Makes the person who is the real victim of this situation — Berry Braster –feel a little bit better [Note: Berry, I am so very sorry …

Reuse: Today’s Best Practice [Free Chapter From "DITA 101: Fundamentals of DITA for Authors and Managers"]

If you’re in the process of implementing the Darwin Information Typing Architecture, expect to do so in the future, or just want to learn more about it without having to wade through technical specifications, this is the book for you. DITA 101: Fundamentals of DITA for Authors and Managers is, as it’s name implies, designed for authors and managers. The content experts at The Rockley Group have distilled all of their experience helping and training organizations to move to DITA into an easy-to-read and understand book. It covers everything you …

Comics Can Make You A Better Communicator

By Alan J. Porter Do you read comics? Even if you don’t want to admit it, I bet you do. In fact, most people read at least something in comics form almost every day even if they are completely unaware of it. When I utter the word ‘comics’ most people immediately think of spandex clad superheroes, talking animals or a gang of perennial teenagers who never seem to graduate high-school. There is a common misconception that comics are a genre with a limited range. They aren’t. In fact they aren’t …

Survey Seeks To Measure How People Around The World Use Social Networks

Lionbridge, an international translation, localization, product engineering and content development firm is conducting a survey to learn which Social Media sites you use the most, whether you’re using them for business or personal use, and in which languages. The survey will take a maximum of 5 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential. Survey participants will be provided with a summary of the findings shortly after the survey ends. Take the survey! [Survey ends January 31, 2010.]