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Re: supporting XIM
Hi,
From: Juliusz Chroboczek <jch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: supporting XIM [was: lamerpad]
Date: 13 Mar 2003 01:27:47 +0100
> The problem with IM support under X11 is that the XIM framework
> doesn't make sense. It defines an overly complex protocol that
> requires both the client and the XIM server to perform dozens of
> useless activities. Additionally, it defines four only remotely
> related protocols (``styles''), all of which need to be tested
> against.
I don't know about XIM protocol itself, but I don't think it is
difficult to implement an XIM client, nor is it too complicated
than is needed.
One or two "styles" is enough. Especially, "over-the-spot" style
is relatively simple to implement and useful for users.
What points do you think are "useless" on XIM? I don't know
why you think so, whether because you really understand XIM or
because you don't know about needed complicity and features
for CJK support.
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Tomohiro KUBOTA <kubota@xxxxxxxxxx>
http://www.debian.or.jp/~kubota/
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