Questions tagged [input-method]

An input method is a program that allows any data, such as keyboard strokes or mouse movements, to be received as input. It is used for entering special characters and symbols that usually not found on input device (keyboard).

Example of input methods:

IBus
XIM
uim
SCIM
IIIMF

Also visit: List of input methods for Unix platforms

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what is the difference between xim and uim?

I found (while facing this problem) two word related to input-method which are xim & uim. I know the name only: X Input Method and Universal Input Method. I want to know What is the difference in use, functionality and working between xim and uim?

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asked Jun 05 '15 at 05:12

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How to type Windows-style ALT codes in Linux?

I see that Linux has a more user-friendly version of the ALT codes used to type in special symbols. I need to be able to find an application that will accept and correctly interpret those alt codes, typical on Windows machines. I have a portable…

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asked Jul 19 '19 at 12:47

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