Re: IS UNICODE a STANDRAD ?

From: Tulasi (tulasird@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Jun 01 2010 - 19:36:29 CDT

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    > Just a clarification an UNICODE.
    > Is UNICODE a STANDRAD

    > Is UNICODE a CONSORTIUM to make certain
    > guidlines that needs to be followed for CERTAIN CHARCTERISTICS ?

    Above is correct as per an existing English language standard, where
    ALL CAPS is used in order to emphasis, i.e., make it "louder".

    But where does it say "the use of ALL CAPS is discouraged"?
    And Is it Unicode Inc or is it Unicode Consortium? Which one is correct?

    Respectfully,
    Tulasi

    From: Asmus Freytag <asmusf@ix.netcom.com>
    Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 14:48:42 -0700
    Subject: Re: IS UNICODE a STANDRAD ?
    To: "V. M. Kumaraswamy" <ekavivmk@gmail.com>
    Cc: Unicode Discussion <unicode@unicode.org>

    On 5/31/2010 2:12 PM, V. M. Kumaraswamy wrote:
    > Hello all,
    >
    > Just a clarification an UNICODE.
    >
    > Is UNICODE a STANDRAD
    Yes, Unicode (The Unicode Standard), is indeed a standard.

    And no, the use of ALL CAPS is discouraged. The
    proper spelling is "Unicode".
    > that needs to be followed by all COUNTRIES ?
    there's no requirement for anyone to be conformant
    to the Unicode Standard. However, if you decide to
    claim conformance, there are specific requirements that
    you must meet, and they are defined in the Standard.
    >
    > Is UNICODE a CONSORTIUM to make certain
    > guidlines that needs to be followed for CERTAIN CHARCTERISTICS ?
    Yes, Unicode (The Unicode Consortium) is indeed a consortium.
    If you just use "Unicode" as a shorthand, you need to rely on the
    context of your communication to allow readers to understand
    whether you mean the Standard or the Consortium.

    The Unicode Consortium is the publisher of The Unicode
    Standard as well as several other technical standards.

    As with the Unicode Standard, there is no requirement
    that you support these standards. But if you decide to
    claim conformance to any of them, there are specific
    requirements that you must meet.

    Hope this makes the situation more clear.
    A./

    >
    > This si just to some input from all of you.
    >
    > Thanks
    > Sincerely
    >
    > V. M. Kumaraswamy

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