Global solutions for multilingual applications

This book aims to provide that concise overview and to supplement it with real-word details, techniques, and suggestions. Multilingual computing is a vast subject - it affects all computing fields, multiplied by the number of languages of the world - but this book is intended as the first source to turn to for insight, advice, and referrals to other sources of information.

Features:

• Advice for setting up both PC and Macintosh computers
  
• An overview of the multilingual capabilities of productivity applications (including Web browsers)
  
• Information on the new standard Unicode
  
• TIPs to travelers on how to connect to the Web anywhere in the world
  
• A better understanding of the major issues involved when developing multilingual applications, and intranet and Internet sites
  
• An examination of the multilingual aspects of work in publishing, graphic design, and multimedia

Table of contents

Acknowledgements
Dedication
Introduction
Part One: Multilingual Basics

Chapter 1: The World Ready Computer
Chapter 2: World-Savvy Applications
Chapter 3: Multilingual Compatibility Issues
Chapter 4: Language to Go: Keeping Connected While Traveling

Part Two: Developing Multilingual Applications and International Solutions

Chapter 5: Strategies for Multilingual Development and Internationalization
Chapter 6: Developing Multilingual Applications
Chapter 7: Creating and Converting Multilingual Resources

Part Three: Multilingual Communications and Content

Chapter 8: Translation and Localization
Chapter 9: Multilingual Electronic Communication
Chapter 10: Multilingual Publishing, Graphic Design, and Multimedia
Chapter 11: Creating Multilingual Internet and Intranet Sites

Appendix: Language Codes and Character Sets
What's On the Web Site