Unicode Explained.059610121X Unicode explained. Korpela, Jukka K. O'Reilly Media, Inc. 2006 658 pages $59.99 Paperback QA268 This reference to Unicode provides details on the basics as well as advanced programming, including explanations of the identification and classification of characters, using codes, conversion, characters and language, usage, internet protocols Refers to all the standards that keep the Internet running. The foundation protocol is TCP/IP, which provides the basic communications mechanism as well as ways to copy files (FTP) and send e-mail (SMTP). , and programming. The book starts at the average computer user's level, then becomes more technical; it is aimed at end users of multi-lingual or specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. text-related applications, and IT professionals, teachers, and students. Korpela is a consultant who specializes in character codes, localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. , orthography, usability How easy something is to use. Both software and Web sites can be tested for usability. Considering how difficult applications are to use and Web sites are to navigate, one would wish that more designers took this seriously. See user interface and usability lab. , and accessibility. He has taught at Helsinki U. of Technology and other institutions. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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