Double Byte Character Set (DBCS)

From: Magda Danish (Unicode) (v-magdad@microsoft.com)
Date: Wed Nov 13 2002 - 16:46:19 EST

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    Paul,

    I am forwarding your inquiry to the Unicode list. I hope someone on the
    list will be able to address your question.

    Regards,

    Magda Danish
    Administrative Director
    The Unicode Consortium
    650-693-3921

    > -----Original Message-----
    > Date/Time: Wed Nov 13 09:32:39 EST 2002
    > Contact: paul.downey@rebusgroup.com
    > Report Type: Other Question, Problem, or Feedback
    >
    > Dear Sir/Madam,
    >
    > I am writing on behalf of a global software company called
    > Rebus iS. Rebus iS has developed an underwriting package that
    > has been very successful in Europeon markets.
    >
    > The application runs on an AS400 device but was developed
    > primarily for English speaking countries.
    >
    > We are now looking to expand the market for this product into
    > countries such as China. To achieve this I have been informed
    > we need to enable our application for Double Byte Character
    > Set (DBCS).
    >
    > This confuses me when I read of UNICODE. If the AS400
    > supports UNICODE, and assuming DBCS & UNICODE are mutually
    > exclusive, would it not make more sense to enable for UNICODE
    > only from the outset?
    >
    > I would be grateful for your assistance in this matter.
    >
    > Kind Regards
    >
    > Paul Downey
    > Rebus Insurance Systems Limited
    > Registered No. 508212 England
    > Registered Office
    > Suffolk House,
    > 102 - 108 Baxter Avenue,
    > Southend-on-Sea,
    > Essex SS2 6JP
    > United Kingdom
    >
    > Tel: +44 (0) 1702 236691
    > Fax: +44 (0) 1702 353276
    >
    http://www.rebusis.com

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