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+# #-#-#-#-#  bambam-py.pot (bambam 1.3.0)  #-#-#-#-#
+# SOME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE.
+# Copyright (C) YEAR THE PACKAGE'S COPYRIGHT HOLDER
+# This file is distributed under the same license as the bambam package.
+# FIRST AUTHOR <EMAIL@ADDRESS>, YEAR.
+#
+# #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+# SOME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
+# Copyright (C) YEAR Free Software Foundation, Inc.
+# This file is distributed under the same license as the PACKAGE package.
+# FIRST AUTHOR <EMAIL@ADDRESS>, YEAR.
+#
+# #-#-#-#-#  bambam-desktop.pot (bambam 1.3.0)  #-#-#-#-#
+# SOME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE.
+# Copyright (C) YEAR THE PACKAGE'S COPYRIGHT HOLDER
+# This file is distributed under the same license as the bambam package.
+# FIRST AUTHOR <EMAIL@ADDRESS>, YEAR.
+#
+# #-#-#-#-#  bambam-session-desktop.pot (bambam 1.3.0)  #-#-#-#-#
+# SOME DESCRIPTIVE TITLE.
+# Copyright (C) YEAR THE PACKAGE'S COPYRIGHT HOLDER
+# This file is distributed under the same license as the bambam package.
+# FIRST AUTHOR <EMAIL@ADDRESS>, YEAR.
+#
+msgid ""
+msgstr ""
+"Project-Id-Version: bambam 1.3.0\n"
+"Report-Msgid-Bugs-To: marcin@owsiany.pl\n"
+"POT-Creation-Date: 2024-04-13 15:17+0200\n"
+"PO-Revision-Date: YEAR-MO-DA HO:MI+ZONE\n"
+"Last-Translator: Automatically generated\n"
+"Language-Team: none\n"
+"Language: ar\n"
+"MIME-Version: 1.0\n"
+"Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8\n"
+"Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit\n"
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: command string to mute sounds.
+#. Must not contain spaces, and should be be at least 4 characters long,
+#. so that it is unlikely to be generated by a keyboard-mashing baby.
+#. However it is recommended to keep it shorter than 10 characters so that
+#. it is relatively easy to type by an adult without making mistakes.
+#: bambam.py:50
+msgid "mute"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: command string to unmute sounds.
+#. Must not contain spaces, and should be be at least 4 characters long,
+#. so that it is unlikely to be generated by a keyboard-mashing baby.
+#. However it is recommended to keep it shorter than 10 characters so that
+#. it is relatively easy to type by an adult without making mistakes.
+#: bambam.py:56
+msgid "unmute"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: command string to quit the game.
+#. Must not contain spaces, and should be be at least 4 characters long,
+#. so that it is unlikely to be generated by a keyboard-mashing baby.
+#. However it is recommended to keep it shorter than 10 characters so that
+#. it is relatively easy to type by an adult without making mistakes.
+#: bambam.py:62
+msgid "quit"
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:78
+#, python-format
+msgid "Failed to load file \"%(file)s\": %(message)s"
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:130
+#, python-format
+msgid ""
+"image has height of 0 after resizing to fit within %(width)dx%(height)d "
+"pixels"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: "item" can refer to an image or sound file path
+#: bambam.py:161
+#, python-format
+msgid "Skipping blacklisted item %s"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: placeholder is for a space-separated list of supported command strings (more than one).
+#: bambam.py:308
+#, python-format
+msgid "Commands: %s"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: placeholder is for the translated "quit" command.
+#: bambam.py:312
+#, python-format
+msgid "Command: %s"
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:336
+msgid "Error: Wayland display detected."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:337
+msgid "Cannot lock the keyboard safely."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:339
+msgid "Press any key to quit."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:354
+msgid "Please read the following important information!"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: the substituted word will be the translated command for quitting the game.
+#: bambam.py:390
+#, python-format
+msgid ""
+"To quit the game after it starts, directly type the word %s on the keyboard."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: "this" means the word quit from the preceding message, in this context.
+#: bambam.py:394
+msgid ""
+"This, and other available commands are mentioned in the upper left-hand "
+"corner of the window."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: "this" means the word quit from the preceding message, in this context.
+#: bambam.py:398
+msgid "This command is mentioned in the upper left-hand corner of the window."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:401
+msgid ""
+"The game tries to grab the keyboard and mouse pointer focus, to keep your "
+"child from causing damage to your files."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:405
+msgid ""
+"The game is now running in a dedicated login session, which provides some "
+"additional safety. However it may still be possible for the child to "
+"accidentally quit the game, or swich to a different virtual terminal (for "
+"example using CTRL+ALT+Fx)."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:410
+msgid ""
+"Make sure other user sessions (if any) are locked with a password, if "
+"leaving your child unattended with the game."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:414
+msgid ""
+"However in some environments it may be possible for the child to exit or "
+"switch away from the game by using a special key combination. The exact "
+"mechanism depends on your graphical environment, window manager, etc. "
+"Examples include the Super (also known as Windows) key, function key "
+"combinations (CTRL+ALT+Fx) or hot corners when using the mouse."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:420
+msgid "We recommend to NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED with the game."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:422
+msgid ""
+"Please consider using a dedicated BamBam session instead (look for a gear "
+"icon when logging in), which is safer."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:426
+msgid "Press any key or mouse button to start the game now."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:445
+#, python-format
+msgid "Using data directory %s"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: An extension directory is a directory which contains extensions.
+#: bambam.py:451
+#, python-format
+msgid "Using extension directory %s"
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:456
+msgid "Error: pygame fonts not available. Exiting."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:459
+msgid "Warning: Sound support not available."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:468
+msgid "All sounds failed to load."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:477
+msgid "All images failed to load."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:488
+msgid "All extension sounds failed to load."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:491
+#, python-format
+msgid "Using extension \"%s\"."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:526 bambam.en.desktop:4 bambam-session.en.desktop:4
+msgid "Keyboard mashing and doodling game for babies and toddlers."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:528
+msgid "Warning: PyYAML not available, extension support disabled."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.py:530 bambam.6:29
+msgid "Use the specified extension."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.py:532 bambam.6:11
+msgid "Show UPPER-CASE letters."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.py:534 bambam.6:23
+msgid "List of sound filename patterns to never play."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.py:536 bambam.6:26
+msgid "List of image filename patterns to never show."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.py:538 bambam.6:14
+msgid "Produce same sounds on same key presses."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.py:540 bambam.6:17
+msgid "Use a dark background instead of a light one."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. #-#-#-#-#  bambam-man.pot (PACKAGE VERSION)  #-#-#-#-#
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.py:542 bambam.6:20
+msgid "Do not play any sounds."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:544
+msgid "Do not prevent running under Wayland."
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.py:548
+msgid "Print detailed messages about game internals."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: Main game window name.
+#: bambam.py:557
+msgid "Bam Bam"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TH
+#: bambam.6:1
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "bambam"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TH
+#: bambam.6:1
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "13 April 2024"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TH
+#: bambam.6:1
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "version 1.3.0"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: SH
+#: bambam.6:2
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "NAME"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:4
+msgid "bambam - a keyboard mashing and doodling game for babies and toddlers"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: SH
+#: bambam.6:4
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "SYNOPSIS"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:7
+msgid "B<bambam> [I<OPTIONS>]"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: SH
+#: bambam.6:7
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "DESCRIPTION"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:8
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<-u>, B<--uppercase>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:11
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<-d>, B<--deterministic-sounds>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:14
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<-D>, B<--dark>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:17
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<-m>, B<--mute>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:20
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<--sound_blacklist>=I<GLOB>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:23
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<--image_blacklist>=I<GLOB>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:26
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<--extension>=I<EXTENSION>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: TP
+#: bambam.6:29
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "B<--wayland-ok>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:32
+msgid "Do not prevent running under Wayland. See the B<NOTES> section."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:39
+msgid ""
+"bambam is a keyboard and mouse game for babies written in Python.  Pressing "
+"letter keys prints them in random locations and colours.  Pressing any other "
+"key draws little pictures in random locations.  Dragging the mouse while the "
+"mouse button is pressed draws in randomly changing colours.  The screen is "
+"cleared at random."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: SH
+#: bambam.6:39
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "NOTES"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:42
+msgid ""
+"B<To quit, directly type the command mentioned in the upper left-hand corner "
+"of the window. In the English locales, this is the word: quit.>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:44
+msgid ""
+"B<Be aware> that there are ways to switch to another application from bambam:"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: IP
+#: bambam.6:44 bambam.6:54 bambam.6:58 bambam.6:64 bambam.6:67 bambam.6:75
+#: bambam.6:77 bambam.6:87 bambam.6:89
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "\\(bu"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:54
+msgid ""
+"when running under Wayland, it is not currently possible for bambam to grab "
+"all key presses.  A consequence of that is that if you use GNOME Shell, "
+"pressing the Windows (a.k.a. Super) key will activate the activities "
+"overview.  Please check your environment.  As a workaround, starting with "
+"version 1.1.2, bambam will try to detect if it is running under Wayland. If "
+"this is the case, bambam will display a warning and refuse to work.  You can "
+"disable this workaround, with the B<--wayland-ok> option."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:58
+msgid ""
+"bambam does not block virtual terminal switching (e.g.  CTRL+ALT+F1). See "
+"the example 50-dont-vt-switch.conf file if you would like to block that."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:60
+msgid ""
+"there may be other yet unknown ways in other environments and window "
+"managers."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:64
+msgid ""
+"For the above reasons, starting with version 1.2.0, B<it is possible and "
+"recommended to run bambam in a dedicated login session.>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:67
+msgid ""
+"One way to do this is to select BamBam session type from your display "
+"manager settings when logging in (look for a gear icon)."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:70
+msgid ""
+"Another way is use command such as B<exec startx bambam> from a text console."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:72
+msgid ""
+"To turn the sound off and on, type mute and unmute, respectively, in the "
+"game."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:75
+msgid ""
+"bambam loads images (GIF, JPEG, PNG and TIFF files) and sounds (WAV and OGG "
+"files) from the following directories:"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:77
+msgid "the B<data> directory distributed with the game,"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:79
+msgid ""
+"the B<data> directory in bambam's B<$XDG_DATA_HOME> subdirectory (typically "
+"~/.local/share/bambam/data)"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:83
+msgid ""
+"When scanning directories for files, bambam B<does> follow symbolic links "
+"and descend directories. This makes is easy to have bambam use files located "
+"elsewhere."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:87
+msgid ""
+"As of version 1.3.0 bambam has experimental support for extensions, which "
+"are a way of changing the program behaviour.  Bambam loads extensions from "
+"the following directories:"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:89
+msgid "the B<extensions> directory distributed with the game,"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:91
+msgid ""
+"the B<extensions> directory in bambam's B<$XDG_DATA_HOME> subdirectory "
+"(typically ~/.local/share/bambam/extensions)"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:93
+msgid ""
+"See the EXTENSIONS.md file for documentation on creating and modifying "
+"extensions."
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: SH
+#: bambam.6:93
+#, no-wrap
+msgid "AUTHOR"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. type: Plain text
+#: bambam.6:96
+msgid ""
+"Spike Burch E<lt>spikeb@gmail.comE<gt> Marcin Owsiany E<lt>marcin@owsiany."
+"plE<gt>"
+msgstr ""
+
+#: bambam.en.desktop:3 bambam-session.en.desktop:3
+msgid "BamBam"
+msgstr ""
+
+#. TRANSLATORS: Search terms to find this application. Do NOT translate or localize the semicolons! The list MUST also end with a semicolon! Do NOT translate or remove the application name from the list! It is used for search.
+#: bambam.en.desktop:11
+msgid "bambam;baby;child;toddler;game;keyboard mashing;mouse;doodling;"
+msgstr ""