Re: [Indic-computing-devel] Re: NCST Indix Examined

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Hello,

>I think that it would be prudent to first understand how the X window
>system actually works.  Especially so, if you are going to claim that
>the X protocol specification is ambiguous/in error, and that the >error
>has been undetected for the two decades (or so) that the >specification
>has been around :).

As one of the non-Programmers (well, I can't claim that for much longer...) on the list, I would appreciate a hint as to which parts of the X protocol specification is relevant for the understanding of i18n issues. 

Chapter and verse would be appreciated:)

>Here is a short list of reading material, that I found useful:

>o Among others, O'Reilly Inc. publishes a set of books on X window
> system programming which cover the basics of the system

Although they are NOT about X itself, it might be helpful to know that you can find the Motif books online.

http://www.oreilly.com/openbook/motif/

-Frank