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Old 08-11-2004, 06:23 PM   #1
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ñÑ in Linux


I have a Hewlett Packard Internet Keyboard and I would like to know how to make ñ work in it, I have tried an us_spanish layout but still it doesnt work.
Model: SK-2560
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Old 08-11-2004, 08:23 PM   #2
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us_spanish won't work, you have to put "es"
try : locale -a
That will give you current supported locales, every es_XX has ñ support.
 
Old 08-12-2004, 09:29 AM   #3
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I did locale and I find es_EC. Where do I put it at? How do I make xorg to use it??? ALT+Q doesn't work and I need to write a paper !
Please help
 
Old 08-12-2004, 11:16 AM   #4
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/etc/X11/xorg.conf
find this line: Option "XkbLayout" "es"
of course, i'm sure you have something else but not "es" so put it there.
 
Old 08-12-2004, 07:23 PM   #5
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To use any of the characters commonly used in Spanish, German, etc. (ñ , Ñ , é , ü Ü , ) all you need is to use the International Keyboard, also called "US English w/deadkeys" or "English International". No need to worry with languages.

If you use KDE as your WM just go to KDE's control center and click on "Regional & Accesibility"and then on "Keyboard Layout". Once there choose the keyboard "US English w/deadkeys" and it will do what you are looking for. (I know it works since I use that same keyboard layout regardless of what language I am writing on that way I do not have to change it every time)

Once you have the layout specified, then you have to get familiar with what key combination ("deadkey") does what. Just in case, the trick is that, the special character used, that key must be pressed BEFORE the letter and then the letter. If it is the " , ' , etc you have to hit the SPACEBAR after the keystroke. (yes it sounds confusing while being explained but very simple when being done... go figure :-)

(Examples: España , Gütemberg, adiós )

HTH

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