X-Git-Url: https://shimmer.witbreuk.eu/gitweb/UltimateKEYS.git/blobdiff_plain/f2be7ea7dc4b4bd36ba421ae64aa75d367849735..b5b156eceb4e18c22aca4c325aafe301568b3876:/README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 49e8ef9..43ec741 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,52 +1,22 @@ -# 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, see 'testing' repository) and XKB integration (Linux, experimental). Derived from EurKEY (by Steffen Brüntjen). -- **https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/releases** +[![GitHub Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS.svg)](https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/releases) +## Important - Security Warning : -## Installation Instructions +**=> Win/Linux :  Only use "BASIC LATIN" characters (codes 32 to 126) for the 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** -### Important - Please note : +**=> Win/Linux :  ALWAYS make your system passwords VISIBLE during modification !** -- **The current version(s) should be sufficiently stable and reliable for everyday use, but are _NOT_ certified for mission-critical systems !** +## Website :  [ultimatekeys.info](https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/) -### Uninstalling a previous version : +### ([https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/](https://pieter-degroote.github.io/UltimateKEYS/)) -In case you have already installed a previous version of UltimateKEYS, uninstall it beforehand : +## Releases :  https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS/releases -1. Remove it from the 'language bar'. -2. Uninstall it via 'Control Panel' -> 'Programs and Features'. -3. Restart your computer. +## Testing Repository - Additional experimental versions : -### Installing UltimateKEYS : - -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/** - -## Script for AutoHotkey - -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 and at least AutoHotkey 1.1 (AutoHotkey_L) is required. - -- **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 +## https://github.com/pieter-degroote/UltimateKEYS-testing