[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables

To: linux-utf8@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables
From: "Thomas E. Dickey" <dickey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 05:31:58 -0500 (EST)
In-reply-to: <20030305012805.GA19946@legolas.on.net.mk>
List-archive: <http://mail.nl.linux.org/linux-utf8/>
List-help: <mailto:listar@nl.linux.org?Subject=help>
List-owner: <mailto:riel@nl.linux.org>
List-post: <mailto:linux-utf8@nl.linux.org>
List-software: Listar version 1.0.0
List-subscribe: <mailto:linux-utf8-request@nl.linux.org?Subject=subscribe>
List-unsubscribe: <mailto:linux-utf8-request@nl.linux.org?Subject=unsubscribe>
Original-recipient: rfc822;linux-utf8-archive@nl.linux.org
References: <20030305012805.GA19946@legolas.on.net.mk>
Reply-to: linux-utf8@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Sender: linux-utf8-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxx

On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Damjan wrote:

> Is there a document that nicely explains why LC_ALL should not be used
> by distribution makers, but that LANG should be used instead.
>
> I know the reasons, but would be happy if I can augment my case with
> some "official" docs.

isn't $LANG a GNU-specific variable?

(non-standard == not suitable for general use).

-- 
T.E.Dickey <dickey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
http://invisible-island.net
ftp://invisible-island.net
--
Linux-UTF8:   i18n of Linux on all levels
Archive:      http://mail.nl.linux.org/linux-utf8/

Follow-Ups:
- Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables
  - From: Mike FABIAN
- Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables
  - From: Markus Kuhn

References:
- LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables
  - From: Damjan

Prev by Date: Training Course: The Egyptian Customs Law and the latest amendments
Next by Date: Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables
Previous by thread: Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables
Next by thread: Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables
Index(es):
- Date
- Thread