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+GNU `recode' converts files between character sets and usages. When
+exact transliterations are not possible, it may get rid of the
+offending characters or fall back on approximations. This program
+recognizes or produces nearly 150 different character sets and is able
+to transliterate files between almost any pair. Most RFC 1345
+character sets are supported.