X-Git-Url: https://shimmer.witbreuk.eu/gitweb/UltimateKEYS.git/blobdiff_plain/5d80525010e64a260c290d927fe8951e89dfd57c..877369e1be0ce1c718ed490c3fc019d6a033fc39:/README.md?ds=sidebyside diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 66aca53..a95308e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,45 +1,26 @@ -# 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 :** [![GitHub Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS.svg)](https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/releases) +**Testing release :** [![GitHub Testing](https://img.shields.io/github/release/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-testing.svg?label=testing)](https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-testing/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 !** +## Important Notice - Security -### Uninstalling a previous version : +**=> 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** -In case you have already installed a previous version of UltimateKEYS, uninstall it beforehand : +**=> Win/Linux :  ALWAYS make your system passwords VISIBLE during modification !** -1. Remove it from the 'language bar'. -2. Uninstall it via 'Control Panel' -> 'Programs and Features'. -3. Restart your computer. +## Websites, Documentation and Testing -### Installing UltimateKEYS : +**Websites :  [www.ultimatekeys.info](https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/) ~ [www.pieter-degroote.info](https://pieter-degroote.github.io/)** -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'. - -## Documentation - Keyboard Layout Image, Dead Key Descriptions - -- **https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/documentation.html** -- **https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/** - - -## 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 +**Testing repository :  https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-testing**