Yahoo's Translating HTTP Proxy is a real-time translator that works alongside Yahoo! Messenger to convert typed messages.
This software currently supports several popular languages such as English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. For instance, if you type a message in English, your friend can receive it in French and respond in French, which you will receive in English.
The Yahoo Translating Proxy is a HTTP proxy that intercepts your messages and translates them using Google Translate. It then sends them to the destination user via a Yahoo Server. This process is managed by the software's ability to handle multiple Yahoo sessions simultaneously.
Each Yahoo conversation between two users has a unique session ID that the YTP can remember along with the language translation preferences. This means that YTP can be used as a central server for any number of users as long as the hardware limitations are not exceeded.
Additionally, the software offers inline commands which can be used to take certain actions such as starting or stopping the translation. These commands are not visible to the remote user but inform them of the action taken by the proxy.
To run YTP, you will need to have Java 1.4.2 or later installed on your computer. Overall, Yahoo Translating HTTP Proxy is an excellent software that is not only easy to use but also helps break language barriers in online conversations.
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