Haiku Input Kit Replacement v1.0.0
ABOUT:
This is a drop-in replacement for the BeOS Input server that comes with
BeOS. Its purpose is to be 100% compatible with the original input_server
and to improve it by adding features. The package contains the following
files:
README
The file you are reading.
LICENSE
Conditions for using/distributing this package.
input_server
This is the new replacement Input Server. It will be installed in
/boot/beos/system/servers, overwriting the original input_server file.
Addons
Addons are typically needed to control input devices, and will be installed in
/boot/home/config/add-ons/input_server
Drivers
Drivers are the kernel components which know your special devices, and will be
installed in /boot/home/config/add-ons/kernel/drivers/bin
Keymaps
Keymaps are used to map characters to keycodes generated by your keyboard. They
will be installed in /boot/home/config/settings/Keymap
INSTALLATION:
Installation is through a zip file. Just unzip the
file somewhere and double click the install.sh icon.
ADDON INSTALLATION:
Add-ons should be installed in /boot/home/config/add-ons/
input_server/ in the subdirectory specified in the add on documentation.
This directory will be automatically created by the installation process.
The distribution contains the keyboard and mouse device addons.
FILTERS:
This release contains no filter addons.
KEYMAPS:
These release contains a set of keymaps. The Keymap preference app enables to
select one of these keymaps in the User listbox.
IMPLEMENTATION:
The latest version has the following (interesting) features:
- Add-on based architeture.
- Fully multithreaded.
TODO:
This is a partial list of what we intend to implement. Suggestions are welcome:
- More...
OTHER STUFF
Thanks to Dr. Zoidberg Enterprises for their README file :)
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