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NAIROBI, Feb 17 (BERNAMA-NNN-KBC) -- Software giant Microsoft has launched its latest Windows 7 operating system in Kiswahili in a move intended to allow more than 150 million Swahili speakers in Kenya and other parts of Africa to access a broader range of its software programmes.
The Windows 7 Kiswahili interface pack is available online for free, said Luis Otieno, Microsoft General Manager for East and Southern Africa, here Wednesday.
"Over 150 million Swahili speakers in Africa will now have access to technology in a language they understand better. This is a step towards maintaining the linguistic diversity of the world's people."
The Director of Kenya Institute of Education, Lydia Nzomo, said Windows 7 in Kiswahili would offer children access to technology in a language they understand and this would help them learn computers faster.
Microsoft is also planning to launch its Office 10 commercial suite of applications in Swahili soon.
Microsoft Launches Swahili Language Windows 7
The Windows 7 Kiswahili interface pack is available online for free, said Luis Otieno, Microsoft General Manager for East and Southern Africa, here Wednesday.
"Over 150 million Swahili speakers in Africa will now have access to technology in a language they understand better. This is a step towards maintaining the linguistic diversity of the world's people."
The Director of Kenya Institute of Education, Lydia Nzomo, said Windows 7 in Kiswahili would offer children access to technology in a language they understand and this would help them learn computers faster.
Microsoft is also planning to launch its Office 10 commercial suite of applications in Swahili soon.
Microsoft Launches Swahili Language Windows 7