OK, sorry to do this twice, but I like the 2 column version much
better and I had to add the reference to Java before my mailbox
overflowed with comments to add it.
thanks
tex
> Tex Texin wrote:
>
> I was asked to produce a list of the benefits of Unicode to be used
> as a sidebar with an article referencing Unicode.
>
> Ideally, it would be a brief set of bullets for an audience that
> doesn't know a lot about internationalization. The bullets shouldnt
> be too detailed or technical.
>
> I came up with the attached table. I think with some minor amendments
> I can drop the left column now and just use the benefits with
> examples.
>
> I have until Monday morning to turn it in, so I thought I'd ask
> for some review.
>
> Anything missing? Any constructive suggestions, gratefully
> appreciated.
>
> tex
Title: Unicode Benefits
Benefits of Unicode
|
Benefits
|
Example
|
| Allows for multilingual documents using any or all the languages you
desire |
Invoice or ticketing applications can print native language names |
| One set of algorithms for processing text reduces development and support
costs, improves time-to-market, and allows for single version of source
code |
Applications can be marketed globally the day of initial release |
| ISO Standards insure interoperability |
Any applications reading the same text file will interpret it correctly |
| Worldwide deployment capability |
Text can be sent from any part of the world to any other part |
| Support by most, if not all, modern technologies allows easy integration |
Applications can exchange text without conversion loss or errors |
| Internet-readiness |
Internet standards, such as XML and Java are Unicode-based |
| Continuous evolution extends application lifetime and expands capabilities
to meet future needs |
Unicode Version 3.0 added 25,000+ characters and new technical specifications
that improved, for example, Middle Eastern language support. |
