convert old DOS Hebrew encoding

[Shachar Shemesh]

On 28/10/10 14:48, Tzadik Vanderhoof wrote:

> I have a binary data file, in a format used by a relatively ancient 
> program, which I am trying to convert into something sane. With the 
> help of a Hex editor I have basically worked out the file format 
> except that it contains Hebrew characters with an odd encoding.
>
> All characters are 8 bits. The "standard" 27 consonants (including 
> "final" consonants) go from hex *80* to *9A*. Then there are *vowels* 
> that seem to start around hex *9B* or so (I'm guessing right after the 
> standard consonants end). Then there are *"dotted" consonants* that 
> seem to start at hex *E0*.
>
> If I remember correctly, I think this is some sort of DOS encoding 
> (perhaps connected to the old "Hebrew chip"). Does anyone have a table 
> of this character mapping or a tool that will translate this mapping 
> into a more normal Hebrew encoding like Unicode?
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> --
And I should add:

iconv -f cp862 < file > output

-- 
Shachar Shemesh
Lingnu Open Source Consulting Ltd.
http://www.lingnu.com

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