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* CAT.

Computer-assisted translation, computer-aided translation, or CAT is a form of

translation wherein a human translator translates texts using computer

software designed to support and facilitate the translation process.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_assisted_translation

* TMX.

TMX (Translation Memory eXchange) is an open XML standard for the exchange of

translation memory data created by computer-aided translation and localization

tools.

  http://www.lisa.org/standards/tmx/

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Translation_Memory_eXchange

* Translation memory.

A translation memory, or TM, is a database that stores segments that have been

previously translated. A translation-memory system stores the words, phrases

and paragraphs that have already been translated and aid human translators.

The translation memory stores the source text and its corresponding

translation in language pairs called "translation units".

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Translation_memory

* pootle

Pootle is a user-friendly web portal that makes the translation process so

much simpler. It allows online translation, work assignment, gives statistics

and allows easy volunteer contribution.

  http://translate.sourceforge.net/wiki/pootle/index