4 ms·What if you are using another encoding that already works for you? Same as real life alphabets and such?by partycoder 9y agoWhat if you are using another encoding that already works for you? Same as real life alphabets and such?rhencke 9y agoConvert it to UTF-8 or UTF-16 and call it a day. Let the fractured world of code pages rest in peace. Unicode may not be perfect, but it sure beats the alternatives.kmicklas 9y ago> or UTF-16 Please no. UTF-16 needs to die a painful death.