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<P>In this section, we discussed a variety of issues involved in developing software for worldwide use. For all of these areas in which cultural conventions differ from one region to another, the <B></B>C++ Standard Library<B> </B>provides services that enable you to easily internationalize your C++ programs. These services include:</P>
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<LI><P CLASS="LIST">Converting codesets, including multibyte to wide character conversion</P></LI>
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