Internationalization
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The modules described in this chapter help you write software that is
independent of language and locale by providing mechanisms for
selecting a language to be used in  program messages or by tailoring
output to match local conventions.

The list of modules described in this chapter is:

* "gettext" --- Multilingual internationalization services

  * GNU **gettext** API

  * Class-based API

    * The "NullTranslations" class

    * The "GNUTranslations" class

    * Solaris message catalog support

    * The Catalog constructor

  * Internationalizing your programs and modules

    * Localizing your module

    * Localizing your application

    * Changing languages on the fly

    * Deferred translations

    * "gettext()" vs. "lgettext()"

  * Acknowledgements

* "locale" --- Internationalization services

  * Background, details, hints, tips and caveats

  * For extension writers and programs that embed Python

  * Access to message catalogs
