Microsoft has launched windows 7 in Kiswahili language on Wednesday, a move that is intended to allow over 150 million Swahili speakers in Kenya and around Africa access a broader range of its software programmes.
The windows 7 Kiswahili interface pack is available online for free.
This is according to Luis Otieno, Microsoft General Manager for East and Southern Africa.There are over 150 million Swahili speakers in Africa and they will now have access to this technology in a language they comprehend better.
Apart from maintaining linguistic diversity of the worlds people,it will be a great aid in educating children,helping them learn computers faster.
Microsoft is also planning to launch Office 10 in Swahili soon.seems like better things are headed our way tech-wise.
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