How to write in Japanese on Debian Squeeze and KDE
I think that maybe this is the simplest way to write in Japanese on my Debian box.
aptitude install ibus-anthy
You can install other input methods for other languages too.
Add the following lines toyour .bashrc
export GTK_IM_MODULE=ibus
export XMODIFIERS=@im=ibus
export QT_IM_MODULE=ibus
Launch ibus-setup from a shell, then configure the input methods and the other options. Logout from your graphical session and login again. You should be able to change the input method in your applications now.
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