NAME

Convert::Ethiopic::Lite::Number - Convert Between Western and Ethiopic Numerals Systems

SYNOPSIS

#
#  instantiate with a Western or Ethiopic number (in UTF-8)
#
my $n = new Convert::Ethiopic::Lite::Number ( 12345 );
my $etNumber = $n->convert;

$n->number ( 54321 );    # reset number handle
print $n->convert, "\n";

print "2002 => ", $n->convert ( 2002 ), "\n";  # convert new number

DESCRIPTION

Implementation of the Ilf-Radix numeral conversion algorithm entirely in Perl. Use to convert between Western and Ethiopic numeral systems.

REQUIRES

Works perfectly with Perl 5.8.0, some what flaky with earlier versions but could be readily adjusted.

BUGS

None known yet.

AUTHOR

Daniel Yacob,  Yacob@EthiopiaOnline.Net