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This module converts strings from and to 2-byte Unicode UCS2 format.
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All mappings happen via 2 byte UTF16 encodings, not via 1 byte UTF8
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encoding. To transform these use Unicode::String.
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For historical reasons this module coexists with Unicode::Map8. Please
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use Unicode::Map8 unless you need to care for two byte character sets,
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e.g. chinese GB2312. Anyway, if you stick to the basic functionality
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(see documentation) you can use both modules equivalently.
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Practically this module will disappear from earth sooner or later as
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Unicode mapping support needs somehow to get into perl's core. If you
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like to work on this field please don't hesitate contacting Gisle Aas!
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This module can't deal directly with utf8. Use Unicode::String to
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convert utf8 to utf16 and vice versa.
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Character mapping is according to the data of binary mapfiles in
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Unicode::Map hierarchy. Binary mapfiles can also be created with this
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module, enabling you to install own specific character sets. Refer to
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mkmapfile or file REGISTRY in the Unicode::Map hierarchy.
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