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Re: LC_ALL vs LANG env. variables

"Thomas E. Dickey" <dickey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> さんは書きました:

> 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?

No, $LANGUAGE is GNU-specific, $LANG is not as far as I know.

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

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