Vista is impressive but guzzles more space

Even though Windows Vista has introduced innovative features with regard to localization, its space requirements are much more than expected. Earlier versions of Windows required much less resources to carry out same tasks.

Mac OS X ‘Jaguar’ can deal with most languages

Mac OS X v 10.2 made localization enthusiasts happy by its full Unicode capabilities through an improved input system and a new Unicode character palette.

Vista™ signifies paradigm shift in MS' localisation approach

MUI in Windows Vista™ is implemented in two parts, with the first being the OS binaries and the second the language pack. Even after installation of the OS, both remain independently accessible. Thus, if any updation needs to be done in any of the two, it can be ensured without affecting the other.

Why Indian language media needs to adopt Unicode

Hundreds of developers working in different directions to suit requirements of people working in their own ‘preferred formats’ will not help either the media or the IT industry. To take advantage of advancements in IT, standardization (read Unicode compliance) is a basic requirement.

Needed: A good 'Hindi programming language'

A Hindi/Indian language based programming language could be very useful and effective in bringing the IT development revolution to the grassroots level, and could prove to be the true localization of software development process itself. Will the IT bigwigs come forward to develop one?

Who says Windows 95/98/Me can’t run Unicode?

When a software application or web application is developed for mass use, many developers prefer to avoid using Unicode support thinking their applications won’t run on these systems. However, this is only a misconception.

IE 7 now allows mixing of scripts in IDN URLs

Initial Beta versions of Internet Explorer 7 did not allow mixing of labels of ASCII and non-ASCII characters in a single Internationalized Domain Name URL. Based on User feedback, Microsoft has changed its mind.

Move over ASCII domain names, IDNs are here

With the introduction and subsequent success of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), you can now register a domain name for your website in any language of the world. In fact, you can also club names in two-three different languages, such as www.हिन्दुस्तानी.com.