“European Linux distributor SuSE today launched its effort to
encourage the creation of a version of the open source OS that can
be more readily localised for users in different countries.”
“Dubbed the Linux Internationalisation Initiative (known by the
tongue-twisting shorthand Li18nux — go figure…), the plan is to
develop a core set of APIs and Linux components that will allow any
application that supports them to be installed and run on any
localised version of the OS.”
“Essentially, it’s a system for supporting non-US keyboards
and languages, independent of whatever Linux distribution the user
happens to be running.“