How To: Install Mozilla Firefox in Luganda

Written by Matrich on 26th August, 2008

Matrich mu Luganda FirefoxA few days ago, I wrote about Mozilla Firefox in Luganda and pretty much sure that most people have tried to install it but all in vain. Personally, I also tried it but I was missing an add-on to get it working. So for those who desperately wanted their Mozilla Firefox in Luganda or are interested in having it, you can have a smile on your face.

Today, on the i-network mailing list, Michael sent out instructions of how to complete the installation and they are as follows:

  1. Crosscheck that your Firefox browser is 3.0.1. In case not, click here to upgrade ( http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ ).
  2. Open this page (http://translate.org.za/). Within the subsection of NEWSFLASH, under the heading of “Kickstarting Firefox in Luganda” click on DOWNLOAD.
  3. A window entitled “Software Installation” will be activated. An xpi file will appear within the window. Just click on INSTALL NOW.
  4. You have now installed the Luganda add-on, but you will not be able to see the changes unless you install the language switcher. The language switcher will enable you to change between languages. Open this page and download the Locale Switcher 2.1 (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/356).
  5. Re-start Firefox for all these changes to be seen.
  6. Go to Tools > Languages > Ganda to start using your new Luganda version of Mozilla.
  7. In case you want to switch back to English, go to Tools > Languages > English

However, note that this language pack is still in beta-version.

So what do you think about this beta version? Do you think localization of software, in general, will be of great help to the local people or not?

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