Of possible interest re seminar is in Mountain View, CA.
Julia Oesterle
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sali Weller [SMTP:SaliW@simultrans.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 1998 10:13 AM
> To: unicode-inc@unicode.org
> Subject: SimulTrans Localization Seminar 8/11/98: Demystifying
> Unicode and Understanding its Relevance
>
>
> The topic of the August 11 SimulTrans Localization Seminar is
> "Demystifying Unicode and Understanding its Relevance."
>
> According to the Unicode Consortium, "The Unicode Worldwide Character
> Standard is a character coding system designed to support the
> interchange, processing, and display of the written texts of the diverse
> languages of the modern world. In addition, it supports classical and
> historical texts of many written languages."
>
> Since its introduction in the early 90s, Windows NT has featured a
> fairly complete implementation of Unicode. Some of this support has
> even filtered down to Windows 95, making it possible to build
> applications such as web browsers, word processors, and other text
> intensive programs which are essentially Unicode based. Hence, far from
> being just a curiosity, Unicode is now a widely used character set on
> the Web and in shrink-wrapped software.
>
> Speakers will be Bill Hall, Director of Internationalization at
> SimulTrans, and Andrea Vine, Software Internationalization Consultant.
> In this discussion, the presenters will combine formal presentations
> with demonstrations of programs running in Windows NT 4.0 and 5.0 to
> show Unicode in action, share the history of the international language
> encoding standard, its basic principles and key applications. They will
> also address concerns about conformance issues, what's new in Unicode
> 2.0 and 2.1, and key differences between ISO-15 and ISO-1.
>
SEMINAR OVERVIEW
This month, at the SimulTrans Localization Seminar, you will learn from
the experts on "Demystifying Unicode and Understanding its Relevance."
The explosive growth of the Internet has accelerated the push for
developing global software and an accompanying character set that can be
used worldwide. You will discover more about this international
language-encoding standard that supports the interchange, processing,
and display of various written texts. You will also see how the fixed
character code allows efficient sorting, searching, display, and editing
of text.
Guest speakers Bill Hall, Director of Internationalization at
SimulTrans; and Andrea Vine, Software Internationalization Consultant
plan to specifically address the following specific topics:
- The history of Unicode
- Basic principles
- Conformance issues, what's new in Unicode 2.0 and 2.1
- Key differences between ISO-15 and ISO-1.
For more information regarding Unicode, visit the Unicode Consortium's
web site (http://www.unicode.org).
Bill Hall has published and spoken widely in forums relating to I18N.
In April he spoke at the Unicode conference in Tokyo on "Unicode and
Win32 Internationalization," a topic he addressed in articles appearing
in the Microsoft Systems Journal and Journal of Win32 Development.
After teaching for 15 years at the university level, Bill joined
companies such as Novell and Netcom. He holds five degrees, from B.A.
to Ph.D., in subjects ranging from computer science and electrical
engineering to mathematics.
Andrea Vine has been internationalizing and localizing software for more
than eight years, working with companies such as Sun Microsystems,
Xerox, and Computer Associates. She specializes in internationalized
design for software applications. Past projects include e-commerce
applications, spreadsheets, project planners, communications interfaces,
network servers, and word processors. She is currently
internationalizing the Sun Internet Mail Server.
The SimulTrans Localization Seminar, the world's only monthly forum
devoted to localization, begins with introductions at 7 p.m., breaks for
refreshments at 8 p.m., and closes with Q&A at 9 p.m. Registration and
networking start at 6:30 p.m. Typical attendees are international
executives, localization directors, development directors, and
publication managers representing international IT companies such as
Adaptec, Adobe, Autodesk, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, Macromedia,
Netscape, Oracle, Roche, Sun, 3Com, and Xerox.
If there are any issues relative to Unicode that you would like to see
addressed during August's seminar, please note them in your reply.
I hope to see you on Tuesday, August 11!
Sali Weller
Localization Seminar Coordinator
> Please:
>
> - forward this invitation to colleagues or friends interested in
> localization or translation;
>
> - let me know if you can attend this seminar so that we can reserve a
> chair for you;
>
> - send your reply with full name, company, title, email address, and
> phone number;
>
> - advise if you would like to receive a post-seminar synopsis,
> summarizing this presentation, even if you cannot attend;
>
> - allow me to schedule a time for you to meet with a SimulTrans
> representative prior to the meeting's start to discuss your localization
> needs;
>
> - tell me if you know of anyone interested in one of SimulTrans' open
> Account Management positions.
>
> We look forward to seeing you!
>
> Sali
>
>
> ***Look for links to Post-Seminar Synopses below.***
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> LOCALIZATION SEMINAR TOPIC
> Demystifying Unicode and Understanding its Relevance
>
> SPEAKERS
> Bill Hall, Director of Internationalization, SimulTrans, L.L.C.
> Andrea Vine, Software Internationalization Consultant, Actracorp
>
> SPONSOR
> SimulTrans, L.L.C.
>
> DATE
> Tuesday, August 11, 1998
>
> SEMINAR TIME
> 7 to 9 p.m.
> (refreshments, registration, and networking start at 6:30 p.m.)
>
> LOCATION (directions below)
> SimulTrans, L.L.C.
> 2606 Bayshore Parkway
> Mountain View, CA 94043
>
> FEE
> No charge
>
> CONTACT
> Sali Weller, Seminar Coordinator
> SaliW@simultrans.com (Internet email)
> 650-526-4649 (telephone)
> http://www.simultrans.com/events.htm
> (please RSVP, due to the large turnout each month)
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> SEMINAR OVERVIEW
>
> This month, at the SimulTrans Localization Seminar, you will learn from
> the experts on "Demystifying Unicode and Understanding its Relevance."
> The explosive growth of the Internet has accelerated the push for
> developing global software and an accompanying character set that can be
> used worldwide. You will discover more about this international
> language-encoding standard that supports the interchange, processing,
> and display of various written texts. You will also see how the fixed
> character code allows efficient sorting, searching, display, and editing
> of text.
>
> Guest speakers Bill Hall, Director of Internationalization at
> SimulTrans; and Andrea Vine, Software Internationalization Consultant
> plan to specifically address the following specific topics:
>
> - The history of Unicode
>
> - Basic principles
>
> - Conformance issues, what's new in Unicode 2.0 and 2.1
>
> - Key differences between ISO-15 and ISO-1.
>
> For more information regarding Unicode, visit the Unicode Consortium's
> web site (http://www.unicode.org).
>
> Bill Hall has published and spoken widely in forums relating to I18N.
> In April he spoke at the Unicode conference in Tokyo on "Unicode and
> Win32 Internationalization," a topic he addressed in articles appearing
> in the Microsoft Systems Journal and Journal of Win32 Development.
> After teaching for 15 years at the university level, Bill joined
> companies such as Novell and Netcom. He holds five degrees, from B.A.
> to Ph.D., in subjects ranging from computer science and electrical
> engineering to mathematics.
>
> Andrea Vine has been internationalizing and localizing software for more
> than eight years, working with companies such as Sun Microsystems,
> Xerox, and Computer Associates. She specializes in internationalized
> design for software applications. Past projects include e-commerce
> applications, spreadsheets, project planners, communications interfaces,
> network servers, and word processors. She is currently
> internationalizing the Sun Internet Mail Server.
>
> The SimulTrans Localization Seminar, the world's only monthly forum
> devoted to localization, begins with introductions at 7 p.m., breaks for
> refreshments at 8 p.m., and closes with Q&A at 9 p.m. Registration and
> networking start at 6:30 p.m. Typical attendees are international
> executives, localization directors, development directors, and
> publication managers representing international IT companies such as
> Adaptec, Adobe, Autodesk, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, Macromedia,
> Netscape, Oracle, Roche, Sun, 3Com, and Xerox.
>
> If there are any issues relative to Unicode that you would like to see
> addressed during August's seminar, please note them in your reply.
>
> I hope to see you on Tuesday, August 11!
>
> Sali Weller
> Localization Seminar Coordinator
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> 1998 SEMINAR SCHEDULE ***UPDATED***
>
> SimulTrans, L.L.C. will host the following seminars during 1998. The
> seminars will be held at SimulTrans' headquarters in Mountain View,
> Calif., unless otherwise noted.
>
> 1/13 Corel's Catalyst Effective Localization Toolkit
> 2/10 Developing a Successful Localization Strategy
> 3/10 Preparing Your International Documents for Publication
> 4/14 Evaluating the Quality of Localization Deliverables, Part
> I
> 5/12 Evaluating the Quality of Localization Deliverables, Part
> II
> 6/9 Special Issues for Localizing Multimedia
> 7/14 Accent Software's Translation Tools
> 8/11 Demystifying Unicode and Understanding its Relevance
> 9/8 Translation for Asia
> 10/13 Localization in Ireland
> 11/10 Localization 2000
>
> Topics are subject to change. We welcome guest speakers for seminars!
> Please let me know if you would like to serve as a guest speaker or if
> you have a topic you would like to see explored.
>
> Additional information, including transcript materials from previous
> SimulTrans Localization Seminars, can be accessed at SimulTrans' web
> site (http://www.simultrans.com).
>
> SimulTrans, L.L.C. is a leading localization and translation service
> firm based in Silicon Valley, with international subsidiaries in Dublin,
> Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo. The company receives over 95% of its work
> from global high-technology companies, translating from English into 22
> languages. SimulTrans' core strengths lie in its project
> management, localization engineering, and linguistic quality.
>
> SimulTrans' success in building long-term strategic relationships with
> clients has made it one of the fastest-growing and most profitable
> localization companies in the world. SimulTrans' clients include Cisco
> Systems, Lotus, Motorola, NEC, Netscape, and SGI. The Company was
> founded in 1984 by Mark Homnack, who continues as SimulTrans' president
> and C.E.O.
>
>
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> DIRECTIONS TO SIMULTRANS
> (http://www.simultrans.com/directions.htm/)
>
> SimulTrans, L.L.C.
> 2606 Bayshore Parkway
> Mountain View, California 94043
>
> > From highway 101:
> 1 Take exit San Antonio Road North, toward the Bay
> 2 Turn right at the first stop light onto Bayshore Parkway
>
> => 2606 Bayshore Parkway will be on your left after you pass Garcia;
> it's the first two-story building and has a blue roof and SimulTrans
> sign.
>
> We look forward to seeing you!
>
>
>
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>
> Optional Questions (that will help us understand your interests)
>
> Please feel free to respond to any of the following points:
>
> 1. What topics would you like SimulTrans to offer at a future
> localization seminar?
>
> 2. Would you be interested in attending, or assisting with the
> organization of, a seminar sponsored by SimulTrans in your local area?
>
>
> 3. What advice can you offer to make this seminar program more
> effective going forward?
>
> 4. Would you like a SimulTrans representative to contact you
> regarding your localization and/or translation needs?
>
> 5. If you would like us to include colleagues in our future seminar
> invitations, please provide their names and email addresses to us via
> email.
>
> 6. If you or your colleagues would like to receive a copy of our
> newsletter and other hard-copy publications, please provide also your
> mailing address, company, title, and telephone number.
>
> Please return your responses and seminar registration to me via
> email to SaliW@simultrans.com. Thank you for your input.
>
>
>
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>
> Post-Seminar Synopses and Handouts
>
> 1/13 Corel's Catalyst Effective Localization Toolkit
> 2/10 Developing a Successful Localization Strategy
> 3/10 Preparing Your International Documents for Publication
> 4/14 Evaluating the Quality of Localization Deliverables, Part
> I
> 5/12 Evaluating the Quality of Localization Deliverables, Part
> II
> 6/9 Special Issues for Localizing Multimedia (available
> soon)
>
>
>
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>
> To be added to the SimulTrans Localization Seminar Announcement List,
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> line and provide your contact information in the message body.
>
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> seminars@simultrans.com and place the word "REMOVE" in the subject line.
>
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