Writing Software for the International Market
Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0F or higher, April 1999

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This guide provides an overview of writing international software and discusses using the tools provided with the Tru64 UNIX (formerly known as DIGITAL UNIX) operating system to help write international programs.


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