Computing in your own language is now a breeze


Ten years back, India's first language portal Webdunia launched an email solution called "epatra". The service allowed recipients to read emails without downloading or installing any fonts. Rebranded Webdunia email, the solution now offers users the flexibility to send and receive emails in 11 Indian languages.

The language ecosystem has improved dramatically. What started as a wave is becoming a tide with major players like Microsoft , Google and even Intel raising the language bar.

This March, for instance, Microsoft showcased its Indic Language Input tool which helps users enter Indian language text into computers with ease. Its visual keyboard enables users to visually select and directly insert Indian language characters. The beta version is available as a free download and currently supports 10 languages.

Microsoft's Windows 7 Hindi language interface pack (LiP), too, allows users to experience the latest operating system (OS) and its features in Hindi.

MSN Yuva - its one-stop online Hindi channel - caters to the youth, and offers features like Dosti - a social networking site in Hindi, Dil Se - an online confession box that helps with personal problems. Microsoft also has "Fun Tadka" - which provides Bollywood's latest gossip, film reviews, tips on love and romance. Moreover, Windows Live, too, is available in seven Indian languages.............Click for more

 

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