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Original posted by Trang Oul at 2008-9-1 19:39 
It's difficult to translate it correctly, why don't you change it from "X downloads" to e.g. "downloaded X times"?
To find the correct translation if there is no 1 to 1 translation possible is I think the biggest problem most volunteer translators face. A proper translation is not just converting a word or sentence into another language. You also need to translate the thought or intention behind it, and this may result in you preferring a totally different way of saying the exact same thing.
A good translation is not just a litteral translation, it is a translation of intention, of meaning...and writing it in a way that is customary for your language.
There's always the sites in your own language to take a peak at and see which texts are used most
In the above case, if there is no good equivalent for "X Downloads", maybe there is one for "Downloads: X" ? which is just as short and says exactly the same thing.
language redirection incorrect
Those of you not ending up at the language you expected, check the following.
Start > Control Panel > Regional And Language Options > Regional Options (1st tab) > Location (input at bottom)