FreeLists / openbeos / [openbeos] Regarding the input_server

["Koki" <koki@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi guys,

I have a few questions about the input methods coming from a Japanese 
dev that may be interested in helping out with the team. Here is a 
rough translation of what he is asking.

1) In BeOS R5 (and Zeta, for that matter) you switch input methods 
(like, between the default and Japanese) by pressing Alt+Space. What 
module is actually doing the switch? Is it the input_server or is it 
keyboard? Somewhere else?

2) How is the key down information being passed on?

3) Can you detail the functions of input_server, keyboard and 
virtual_keyboard?

4) Can you explain why virtual_keyboard is necessary?

and last but not least...

5) If necessary to support additional input methods (like Japanese), I 
would like to create an input_server. Can you tell me what 10% is 
currently missing from the OBOS input_server? (I believe he is refering 
to the current status of development, but not sure where he gets the 
10% from...).

I hope this makes some sense. If not let me know and I will try to 
clarify.

Now one question from me: will OBOS be compatible with input methods 
developed for R5?

I look forward to your enlightning replies. Cheers!

Koki
koki@xxxxxxxx