[comp.protocols.iso] 8-bit character sets

wscd@cgch.uucp (Dirk Schwarz-Hertzner) (02/09/90)

Most email systems are not able to handle 8-bit character sets. Is there a
ISO-standard that defines a 7-bit coding scheme for 8-bit character codes? 

Stef@NRTC.NORTHROP.COM (Einar Stefferud) (02/11/90)

X.400 (ISO MOTIS MHS) handles 8bit data so ISO does not perceive a
problem with the "otherworld" of 7bit mail systems.  ...\Stef