From a technical standpoint, how do these components add value to the existing x.orgs Internationalization framework?
Based on the X11R6 framework, Sun has further enhanced these components to provide a split shared object model. What this means is that the XOM, XIM, and XLC shared objects have been separated so they can all be loaded by libX11 independently. With the locale specific portions live in separate libraries, this will help reduce the core X lib size by 20-30% and enables dynamic configurability of the internationalized X library. Users will be able to select the most suitable configuration of the X library environment to safisfy their primary language and needs. In addition, the XIM architecture has been enhanced to enable multiple language input environment, whereby users can select the most suitable Input Method model that will meet their practical needs.
