[Indic-computing-standards] [KB-IM] (1) what would you prefer - keyboard layouts

[Guntupalli K. <kar...@fr...>]

Hi,
 This is one of series of mail(s) to form background for discussion on
Keyboard & input methods at Indic-computing workshop.

 What would you prefer
  (a)   A keyboard with <insert ur language> printed on it (lets say
with both
<ur language> & roman alphabet printed), as per inscript layout (or
similar one not needing a keyb driver). Here simple keymaps are used.

  (b) Keyboard like the ones available in market today (only roman) + 
if u need to type <ur language>, you stick keyboard stickers as per
layout needed.
Layout could be straight one like inscript or one requiring a keyboard
driver/Input method.

  (c) Roman keyboard, using a phonetic or transliteration schemes for
typing. You basically type in english to type in ur language.

Note: Its assumed that language support is already there using a
character based model . So output from keymap/keyb driver has to be
character codes. Also 'Keyboard' means the physical keyboard (XT/AT
model with 84/101/104 keys).

 Give your choice (any one option) & reason for it.

 Any other comments pl. take it on a seperate thread (maintain KB-IM
in subject line)

Regards,
Karunakar