Re: Improved console UTF-8 support for the Linux kernel?

[Jan Engelhardt]

>> Aaahh ;), you've should said that before. The whole problem with the
>> kernel is with the compose tables. If you have a native key for "Ã" in
>> your keyboard you'll not have problems. I can type for example a 'n
>> with tilde' in my keyboard because is too is a native key, but for
>> accentuated characters, for utf-8 output is neccesary to apply the patch :-/
>
>As soon as the kernel is in Unicode  mode for the console, currently
>there is no way to input accented characters through a dead key
>(composed).
>Some years back when 8-bit encodings where used there was no problem,
>however now all distros are broken with regards to this.

Take it; AFAIK, the DOS box in Windows XP does not support UTF-8 either.

>I do not know what is the next step to consider adding the patch. Do we
>get a kernel maintainer related to console I/O speak up and say "Hmm, I
>*might* consider a patch, if I see it and people say they are happy"?

The proposed patch is working and that's ok. I am happy Ã)
(first composed smiley hehe <compose><:><-><)> )


Jan Engelhardt
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