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Subject:Re: Translation From:Tim Merrick <TimM -at- ILE -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 15 Aug 1997 15:41:23 -0600
Jan Stanton wrote:
> I am currently working on a project where translations are discussed.
> The term "internationalization" is being used. In general, is the term
> being initial capped or is it lowercased?
>
> My thoughts are to lowercase the term in all instances and not
> consider
> it a proper noun.
>
> Any insights will be appreciated. Thanks.
>
Jan:
You are correct. Internationalization is not a proper noun. Treat it as
you would "translation" or "localization." If you want to be really hip,
try I18N for internationalization and L10N for localization <smile>.
Tim Merrick
Senior Technical Writer
ILE Communications Group
timm -at- ile -dot- com http://www.ile.com
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