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By author: Henry Spencer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
In newsgroup: linux.utf8
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> It's probably worth noting, at this point, that there was major Japanese
> input into Unicode; Han unification wasn't an evil plot foisted on the
> Japanese by ignorant and uncaring Westerners. It's unfortunate that its
> remaining problems loom large enough, at least in the opinion of some,
> that there is considerable Japanese opposition to it.
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Let's not forget there was considerable pressure to maintain the "16
bit" model. Although this turned out futile in the end, I understand
certain forces were pushing very hard for it.
-hpa
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