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Re: Console-client xkb keyboard plugin
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M. Gerards |
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Re: Console-client xkb keyboard plugin |
Date: |
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 10:33:26 +0100 |
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> On Wed, Nov 13, 2002 at 12:02:51AM +0100, M. Gerards wrote:
> > I only support the compiled format. When a user wants to use the XKB format
> the
> > external xkbcomp program can be used to compile the keymap. This action
> data
> > structure can't be modified without losing compatibility.
>
> There is no gain in compatibility to anything but the human readable format.
The user can share the same map between the Hurd and X. But I think all there
is a way to add features and still remain compatible. Before I can confirm this
I have to test it first.
> And we need to be able to extend the action format in the human readable
> format.
>
> No user cares about the compiled format!
I agree. It's just nice to support the compiled format. Especially now, because
I want to write support for the XKB features first. I can write a XKB (human
readable format) parser later.
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Marco Gerards