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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>As I wrote yesterday, attached to this note is
output from the ASIWG (Arabic Script IDN Working Group)'s drafting team on
Arabic script digit mixing. The discussion centers on a "no digit
mixing" philosophy to be implemented at the protocol level.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Inside the ASIWG, earlier discussions centered
around whether disallowing digit mixing ought to be done at the protocol or the
application level, considering the risk and potential for harm. A final
consensus is being worked on.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>-ram</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2
face=Arial>------------------------------------------------------<BR>Ram
Mohan<BR>email: <A
href="mailto:rmohan@afilias.info">rmohan@afilias.info</A><BR>office:
+1.215.706.5700 | fax: +1.215.706.5701<BR>mobile: +1.215.431.0958<BR>Skype:
gliderpilot30</FONT></DIV>
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