W3C have recently published a draft document on personal names around the world:
http://www.w3.org/International/questions/qa-personal-names This is the clearest and most comprehensive review of personal name forms that I have ever seen. It should be required reading for all database designers and user-interface developers worldwide, particularly those working on directory-like systems. Andrew -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | From Andrew Findlay, Skills 1st Ltd | | Consultant in large-scale systems, networks, and directory services | | http://www.skills-1st.co.uk/ +44 1628 782565 | -----------------------------------------------------------------------
