Two ways to deploy input methods in CSE labs

The new Debian system in CSE labs is well-prepared for input methods. Two easy approaches could be applied to start them, depending on the usage frequency.

Those LESS-USED users

1. Right click in an editable area.

2. Choose "Input Methods", "SCIM Input Method" in pop-up menu.

3. A keyboard icon appears on the top panel. Click on it, and choose an input method you like. For Chinese PinYin, "zh-py" in "Chinese (simplified)" is preferred.

Those FREQUENT-USED users

Those users can consider to make SCIM startup with X-Window.

1. Create a directory of ".xinput.d" in your home, if not exists.

cd ~
mkdir .xinput.d

2. For your preferred system language, or all languages, make soft links of "scim-immodule".

ln -s /etc/X11/xinit/xinput.d/scim-immodule en_AU
ln -s /etc/X11/xinit/xinput.d/scim-immodule all_ALL

3. Login out, and then, login in. A keyboard icon appears on top panel as well as the first approach.

All these approaches work fine in GNOME environment. The KDE environment has not been tested yet.