If the localization of software were made open source, similarly to the translation endeavor suggested earlier, it would be possible for individuals in certain regions to make available software localized to their region. Perhaps by collaborating with large software companies, people from underrepresented groups could offer to localize software for themselves. This does not necessarily entail open sourcing the software to entire communities (although, as discussed earlier, that would be extremely beneficial), but it would make localized software available for purchase without the software companies having to put in any extra effort on their parts. This would certainly be an improvement on today's situation, wherein many people cannot even find the software they want in a localized form. This is a business strategy which could prove useful in the future.
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