X-Git-Url: https://shimmer.witbreuk.eu/gitweb/UltimateKEYS.git/blobdiff_plain/4a201f866e06379535ba96515bde3f96d4684667..af88ad729a25b1b9413bbaf5d7ac2607ff3670b7:/README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b651cc1..f290058 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,52 +1,35 @@ -# UltimateKEYS Keyboard Layout (Windows) -This project is based on US-QWERTY and is forked from the EurKEY Keyboard Layout. +# UltimateKEYS Keyboard Layout (Windows/Linux) -## Download the latest version +International US QWERTY layout with AltGr (Right Alt) dead keys via AutoHotkey (Win), MSKLC (Win) and XKB/Xmodmap (Linux). This layout has borrowed some aspects from EurKEY and US-International. -- **https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/releases** +**Official release :** [![UltimateKEYS Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS.svg)](https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/releases) +**Testing release :** [![Testing Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-testing.svg?label=testing)](https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-testing/releases) +**Core release :** [![Core Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-core.svg?label=core)](https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-core/releases) +## Keyboard Layout Image -## Installation Instructions +![UltimateKEYS - Keyboard Layout Image](images/UltimateKEYS%20-%20Keyboard%20Layout%20Image.png) -### Important - Please note : +=> CP key (blue) :  **[Compose Key](https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/documentation.html#Compose_Key_Sequences)** (Multi_key), in combination with AltGr (Right Alt). +=> Note that the ISO key (next to Left Shift) is not present on standard ANSI keyboards. -- **The current version(s) should be sufficiently stable and reliable for everyday use, but are _NOT_ certified for mission-critical systems !** +## Keyboard Layout Image - MSKLC -### Uninstalling a previous version : +![UltimateKEYS - Keyboard Layout Image](images/UltimateKEYS%20(MSKLC)%20-%20Keyboard%20Layout%20Image.png) -In case you have already installed a previous version of UltimateKEYS, uninstall it beforehand : +=> Without Compose Key, since MSKLC does not support multiple keystrokes as a sequence for a dead key. -1. Remove it from the 'language bar'. -2. Uninstall it via 'Control Panel' -> 'Programs and Features'. -3. Restart your computer. +## Important Notice - Security -### Installing UltimateKEYS : +**=> Win/Linux :  Only use "BASIC LATIN" characters (codes 32 to 126) for your Windows, Microsoft Live and Linux passwords !** +Otherwise, it might be impossible to type any Unicode character higher than "Basic Latin" at the login screen/prompt (due to a different keyboard configuration) ! **=> ACCOUNT LOCKOUT** -1. Unpack the ZIP file and run 'setup.exe'. -2. Confirm the UAC (User Account Control) prompt by clicking 'Yes'. -3. Log off and back on. -4. Optionally, enable UltimateKEYS as the preferred keyboard layout in the 'language bar'. +**=> Win/Linux :  ALWAYS make your system passwords VISIBLE during modification !** -## Documentation - Keyboard Layout Image, Dead Key Descriptions +## Website, Documentation and Testing -- **https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/documentation.html** -- **https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/** +**Website :  https://pieter-degroote.github.io/** -## Script for AutoHotkey +**Testing repository :  https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-testing** -In case you prefer this approach, there is also a highly customizable AutoHotkey script available. To work properly, the Windows keyboard has to be set to standard US-QWERTY. - -- **AutoHotkey website : https://www.autohotkey.com/** -- **Download the 'UltimateKEYS - YYYY-MM-DD.ahk' file from this repository.** -- **After AutoHotkey is installed, you can optionally put the AHK file in the 'Startup' folder.** - -## Tools for opening and handling KLC files - -The source '.KLC' file is found in the 'source' folder of the UltimateKEYS package. - -- **Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator 1.4 : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22339** -- **KbdEdit : http://www.kbdedit.com/** - -## Enjoy and have fun ! - -Pieter Degroote +**Core repository :  https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-core**