Hello, Security is a hot topic now that IDN documents are approaching finalization. The Bytext FAQ covers some solutions that are unique to Bytext such as a full set of �Control Pictures� and the �fallback glyphs� property. Start at the homepage: www.bytext.org.
I�m also considering changing the first placeholder (Bytext terminology) of each character to represent an East Asian Width variant instead of an implicit bidirectionality variant (another term specific to Bytext). This would probably involve dumping the whole notion of an implicit bidi variant altogether and just rely on 2 control characters for all bidi needs. That way all bidi levels can be systematically visualized with 2 simple unique glyphs, if desired. I think this is what Gaspar had in mind for a reversable bidi algorithm. It also seems to be a better match with the way bidi would make sense to be implemented in a full markup environment, so you eliminate all this overriding of the algorithm. Also of course you get the whole benefit that 2 control characters are inherently more understandable (than 7) to the people who have to use them, which is inherently more secure. I�d be happy to get opinions on the matter. Bernard -- Linux-UTF8: i18n of Linux on all levels Archive: http://mail.nl.linux.org/linux-utf8/
