----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Asmus Freytag" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 1:08 PM

> Therefore, I would be much happier if the discussion of the 
> 'standard' case wasn't as anglo-centric and allowed more directly 
> for the fact that while fonts are in control of what ligatures 
> are provided, layout engines may be in control of what and how 
> many optional ligatures to use, the text (!) must be in control of 
> where ligatures are mandatory or prohibited.

Well stated.

Perhaps the best 'higher level protocol' is the mentation of the
author.

Best regards,

James Kass.




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