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6 commentsMonday, May 11, 2009

Facebook Translates Itself Into Six Indian Languages

So much for Google's Orkut?

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BTW: According to Indian

BTW:
According to Indian constitution, Hindi is NOT the official national language of India. It is one of the major languages. Attempts by the Hindi-speaking states to push Hindi as "National" language failed way back in the 1960s. English is the "Link" language according to the constitution. Each state has its own language and all the state languages are the official national languages of India. We cannot say English is the National language for the European Union. Can we?? Similarly India is a Union, not a country, as per Her constitution. Thank you for understanding!

A very effective move for

A very effective move for Facebook. This translator can help lessen the gap between Facebook and Orkut when it comes to Indian users.

Good

Being an Indian myself, I know the importance of Orkut as a social network here. People are just so addicted to it. Infact, its the same case with me too. I am not a regular facebook user. But still I like it. Now, being translated into 6 Indian languages, I think it will become more and more popular here in india, in the times to come.

It's not as good as it sounds

Not only is it a half hearted effort, it's not worth it at all.
http://woikr.com/news/facebook-in-indian-languages-is-pointless/

Good News for India Users.

Good News for India Users. Now they can scrapping in Hindi & regional language.

Translation Is a big

Translation Is a big Business and Its even Bigger when Facebook Utilizes It.

May be Mr.Buyokotten orkut should have learned a few languages :)

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