The capability of international computer users to interact with their systems using their own local languages and cultural conventions isn't just desirable; it has become a necessity. Within the competitive marketplace, only those software products that can provide this adaptability can realistically expect to achieve high international acceptance. Using a task-oriented approach, this book explains how to create, modify, and run Unix-based software in international environments, and is the most readable guide to Unix internationalization available. For software developers, localizers, and managers of products to be marketed internationally-ranging from novices to knowledgeable users of internationalization.