+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #130853 +++ Description of problem: If a user for any Indic language wishes to switch the keyboard layout to that of his language, it cannot be done thru system-config-keyboard. It is not possible to select multiple keyboard layouts using this applet. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 0.145 How reproducible: Every time Steps to Reproduce: 1. Run system-config-keyboard as root 2. 3. Actual results: - Cannot switch to any indic keyboard layout (no options available) - Cannot select multiple layouts Expected results: - should be able to select indic keyboard layouts - should be able to select multiple layouts Additional info: Currently, there are no indic keyboard layouts available to select in system-config-keyboard. Multiple layout selection is essential for indic languages, since all indic users switch between indic and english very often. All of these capabilities are available in the keyboard applet of gnome preferences.
In EL4, 4 out of 5 supported Indic has been fixed. Only Punjabi (Inscript) still has a slight problem (option shift_toggle not set). Fix has this bug has been incorporated in rhpl-0.164-1 for FC4.
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2005-594.html