40 WAYS TO SKIN A CAT - USERS REPORT ON MACHINE TRANSLATION

Authors
LAWSON V VASCONCELLOS M
Citation
V. Lawson et M. Vasconcellos, 40 WAYS TO SKIN A CAT - USERS REPORT ON MACHINE TRANSLATION, Aslib proceedings, 46(3), 1994, pp. 83-87
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Information Science & Library Science","Information Science & Library Science
Journal title
Aslib proceedings → ACNP
ISSN journal
0001253X
Volume
46
Issue
3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
83 - 87
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-253X(1994)46:3<83:4WTSAC>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
In probably the most extensive survey of MT use ever performed, some f orty users have reported directly on their experience. This paper expl ores their responses. Many are favourable. What are they doing? Are th ey language professionals? What is MT for? 'PCMT'-affordable MT softwa re for your desktop - has transformed the user profile. One vendor has sold over 200,000 MT packages at under $100.