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Distributed Internationalisation Services: Version 2 (X/OPEN Snapshot)
Distributed Internationalisation Services Version 2 - X/OPEN Snapshot Author:The Open Group The current model for producing internationalised software was developed at a time when systems were typically stand-alone, with character-based terminals. For such environments, the current global internationalisation model based on setlocale() is a reasonable solution, but it has limitations; for example, in distributed software or ... more »software designed to interact simultaneously with several users, each of which uses different customs and conventions. This document represents the joint recommendation of the X/Open and UniForum Internationalisation Working Groups to address the limitations of the current model. This Snapshot of current thinking seeks input from those working in the field of distributed internationalisation.« less