13. A program storage device readable by machine, tangibly embodying a program of instructions executable by the machine to perform acts, said acts comprising: ascertaining user interface translation information; and providing the information to an apparatus so as to be accessible during a pre-boot operating stage of the apparatus; wherein the pre-boot operating stage of the apparatus comprises a stage during which the apparatus is operating under an operating environment prior to booting of an installed operating system.
13. A program storage device readable by machine, tangibly embodying a program of instructions executable by the machine to perform acts, said acts comprising: ascertaining user interface translation information; and providing the information to an apparatus so as to be accessible during a pre-boot operating stage of the apparatus; wherein the pre-boot operating stage of the apparatus comprises a stage during which the apparatus is operating under an operating environment prior to booting of an installed operating system. 14. The program storage device according to claim 13 wherein the information comprises keyboard type information.