[QCLUG] chinese linux

[agamotto]

Leif Theden wrote:
> ok.  im confused, slightly.  the locale determines just what characters 
> to use on the screen, among other things.  then its up to the program to 
> include the text for the user in each language?
>  
> so, if locale is such a big deal in linux, why isnt it in windows?

	It helps in translating interface elements into each language.  The  parts 
of each program should reference the locale settings to figure out how 
things are labelled, etc...