RE: InDesign

2002-10-07 Thread Nesbitt, Gavin
Just to add to the previous comment - if you import text from Word it handles the text without problem. We've also found that indesign 1.5 for Windows documents can be opened in Indesign for Mac even though I can't input/import those characters directly on the Mac. Something to do with how

New Syllabic Unicode Fonts (Inuktitut UCAS range)

2001-12-04 Thread Nesbitt, Gavin
Just as a note to folks on the list, Tiro Typeworks has developed on behalf of the Government of Nunavut a new font-family for Inuktitut Syllabics. The character set of the fonts includes: the full Latin extended plus some additional character support as well as all syllabic characters currently

Unicode/Customizable Typing Tutors Apps?

2001-12-03 Thread Nesbitt, Gavin
I'm just curious if anyone out there has come across a typing tutor app (web based or installed) that is customizable and Unicode savvy? It doesn't have to be very complex so long as it can handle different Unicode scripts. Thanks, -Gavin

Unicode savvy concordance software?

2001-04-04 Thread Nesbitt, Gavin
I'm curious if anyone on the list makes use of concordance software and if so whether there are any Unicode savvy programs that might be recommended? I've come across a program "WordSmith Tools" from Oxford University Press,

OT: Keycap stickers?

2001-01-08 Thread Nesbitt, Gavin
I'm wondering if anyone knows of a source for 'do it yourself' keycap labels. I've found some online sources of companies that will make the caps for you, but it seems like something I could do with a good laserjet printer for a fraction of the cost. I only need 42 caps not the whole keyboard.

RE: Dupe?

2000-11-01 Thread Nesbitt, Gavin
I think someone from the original CASEC committee would have to comment on this...I'm not familiar with the specific languages involved in this case. -Gavin Gavin Nesbitt - [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, November

OT: Relevance of Locale data?

2000-10-31 Thread Nesbitt, Gavin
A slightly off-topic question, but related to Unicode issues. Is it really necessary to have language specific day and month names for a locale that does not have an actual interface localization? Or to slightly rephrase, how relevant is it to developers that a locale contains "day 2 = tuesday