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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