Dhivehi/Keyboard

Installation

For Linux:

1. Install IBus and the m17n module. Open terminal and type the following:

   sudo apt-get install ibus-m17n

2. Enable IBus as your default input method. Type the following in the terminal:

   im-config -n ibus

3. Run: xfwm4 --replace && xfce4-panel -r &

   - If you don't see a language icon on the panel of your home screen, right click the edge of the panel. Click "Add new items" and add "notification area".

4. Go back to the terminal and make a directory at ~/.m17n.d/:

   mkdir ~/.m17n.d/

5. Go to Git Repository for Dhivehi Keyboard and download the file dv-typewriter.mim. Put this file in the ~/.m17n.d/ directory.
6. Add Dhivehi Keyboard in IBus:

   - Right click the faint blue "en" and click "Restart".

   - Right click the faint blue "en" again and go to "Preference".

   - Navigate to "Input Method". Press "Add" and then "..."

   - Find Dhivehi and add "dv-typewriter"

7. To switch between different input methods, right click the "en" on the panel of your home screen and select the keyboard you desire.

License

This keyboard is licensed with a GNU General Public License v3.0.

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