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===== What is SCIM? ===== | ===== What is SCIM? ===== | ||
- | SCIM stands for 'Smart common input method' | + | [[https://sourceforge.net/ |
- | ===== Why would I wish to use it? ===== | + | ===== Why would I want to use it? ===== |
SCIM is a useful alternative to xkb for switching between keyboard layouts. SCIM provides some functions that xkb does not. I personally use it to type ancient Greek, pointed Hebrew, and Chinese. | SCIM is a useful alternative to xkb for switching between keyboard layouts. SCIM provides some functions that xkb does not. I personally use it to type ancient Greek, pointed Hebrew, and Chinese. | ||