C# 3.0 Unleashed: With the .NET Framework 3.5

Chapter 40 Localizing and Globalization

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Multiple Locales

If everyone were the same, this world would be a pretty boring place. With the plethora of cultures, ideas, and means of communication, there needs to be a way to make applications and information accessible on the desktop and over the Internet. This is the role of localization.

Localization is the process of making computer programs accessible to a diverse cultures. A localized program identifies selected cultures and presents information, such as language, ...