9. A computer program product stored on a computer memory adapted be executed by a machine to implement a method for locale and operating platform independent font selection for an operating platform, the computer program product comprising a routine set of instructions which when executed by a machine causes the machine to perform the steps of: parsing a pre-established font properties file comprising a listing of fonts and corresponding supported operating platform configurations for a particular locale; identifying within the font properties file whether a desired font referenced in said font properties file supports at least one of the operating platform configuration and the associated locale; and, utilizing said desired font in the operating platform if it is indicated within said font properties file that said desired font supports said at least one of the operating platform configuration and the associated locale.
9. A computer program product stored on a computer memory adapted be executed by a machine to implement a method for locale and operating platform independent font selection for an operating platform, the computer program product comprising a routine set of instructions which when executed by a machine causes the machine to perform the steps of: parsing a pre-established font properties file comprising a listing of fonts and corresponding supported operating platform configurations for a particular locale; identifying within the font properties file whether a desired font referenced in said font properties file supports at least one of the operating platform configuration and the associated locale; and, utilizing said desired font in the operating platform if it is indicated within said font properties file that said desired font supports said at least one of the operating platform configuration and the associated locale. 12. The computer program product of claim 9 , wherein said utilizing step comprises the step of registering said desired font for use in the operating platform.