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OCTOBER 6, 2026
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New Chinese (traditional) PO file for 'ld' (version 2.46.90)

A new traditional Chinese translation file for the 'ld' utility's messages has been submitted.

The Translation Project robot has announced the submission of a revised traditional Chinese PO file for the ‘ld’ utility, version 2.46.90. The file is available for review and inclusion in future releases. Maintainers are also informed about the availability of all other PO files for the package and encouraged to notify the robot when new distribution tarballs are ready for translator context.

In Details

This is an administrative announcement regarding localization files for the GNU linker 'ld'. A new zh_TW.po file has been provided by the Translation Project, which maintainers should consider for inclusion in upcoming releases. The message also outlines a process for automatic notification of new POT files and tarballs for translator use.

For Context
PO file
A file format used for storing translated messages in software localization. PO stands for Portable Object.
ld
The GNU linker, responsible for combining object files and libraries into an executable or another object file.
POT file
A Portable Object Template file, which serves as a base for creating PO files for different languages. It contains all the strings to be translated.
Localization
The process of adapting software to a specific locale or market, which includes translation of user interface elements and messages.
Filed Under: localizationtranslationld