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Re: DirectoryString character set

1994-03-02 10:35:00
Rhys,

Since Printable String doesn't include the ampersand,  I think it
is a relatively poor choice for an organizational name, although it
is one of the choices under DirectoryString. Teletex, aka T.61, seems 
to be much more flexible, especially when/if the nonspacing 
diacritical marks and secondary characters are supported.

Personally, I would rather see a string format such as Teletex
used which includes support for all of the Western European
languages, at least, than to continue ad hoc hacks such as including
(a) for @ signs. Yes, it may work within certain contexts, but it
is just extending bubble gum and bailing wire workarounds.

Bob

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