Technology Boost for Hawaiian Language (fwd link)

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Technology Boost for Hawaiian Language

Written by Sunrise on KGMB9 - sunrise at kgmb9.com
March 17, 2009 07:20 AM
USA

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The Hawaiian perspective has roots in traditional knowledge, but it is not lost
in today's technological society.

"There weren't a lot of computer resources to support the language. It was
difficult just typing 'okina and kahako," said Keola Donaghy.

So Keola looked for resources, like Leoki, the first indigenous language
electronic bulletin board.

"It was a way for us to exchange emails in Hawaiian," Donaghy said.

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