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diff --git a/misc/fcitx5/README b/misc/fcitx5/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bd043ee147 --- /dev/null +++ b/misc/fcitx5/README @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +Fcitx is an input method framework with extension support. Currently it +supports Linux and Unix systems like freebsd. Fcitx supports typing +with many languages all over the world with a large number of engines. + +Fcitx has a slim core while provides powerful features with addons. It +is easy to customize fcitx to satisfy your own needs. + +Fcitx5 is the next generation of fcitx. + +Some cmake options to keep in mind before building are: + +- ENABLE_WAYLAND: Wayland support. Defaults to On and should be fine + for desktop environments such as KDE and GNOME. Users running + X11-based window managers will need to turn it off. + +- ENABLE_ENCHANT: Enchant support. Defaults to On. Used for word + prediction (hinting). Depends on libenchant, which is provided by + most distributions. + +The user is encouraged to check the contents of CMakeLists.txt for an +exhaustive list of options. + +For example, an i3 user who wishes to install it to /opt would run +(likely with sudo privileges): + + cmake -DENABLE_WAYLAND=Off \ + -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/your/install/path . + make + sudo make install + +To make fcitx5 the default input method, please add these lines to your +/etc/environment (or .profile): + + GTK_IM_MODULE=fcitx + QT_IM_MODULE=fcitx + XMODIFIERS=@im=fcitx + |