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For a text document to be readable in another system, what conditions must be met?
For a text document to be readable in another system, what conditions must be met?
- Both systems must have the same time zone
- Both systems must have the same localization settings
- Both systems must agree on the encoding format and character associations (correct)
- Both systems must use the same operating system
What is the main reason for differences in localization settings between Linux-based systems?
What is the main reason for differences in localization settings between Linux-based systems?
- Different operating systems
- Different encoding formats
- Different time zones
- Heterogeneous nature of localization settings (correct)
What is the reference point for time zones?
What is the reference point for time zones?
- The prime meridian (correct)
- The equator
- The North Pole
- The international date line
Why do time zones not follow the exact longitudinal distance from the reference point?
Why do time zones not follow the exact longitudinal distance from the reference point?
What is the abbreviation for Coordinated Universal Time?
What is the abbreviation for Coordinated Universal Time?