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Language Localization

How to set up pinyin input in Qubes

1. In the TemplateVM in which the AppVMs you would like to use pinyin input is based, please install ibus-pinyin via the package manager or terminal. If the template is Fedora-based, run sudo dnf install ibus-pinyin, if the template is Debian-based, run sudo apt install ibus-pinyin

2. Close and shut down the TemplateVM.

3. Restart an AppVM which is based on the template you installed ibus-pinyin in, and open a terminal.

4. Run ibus-setup

5. You will likely get the error message telling you to paste the following into your bashrc:

    export GTK_IM_MODULE=ibus
    export XMODIFIERS=@im=ibus
    export QT_IM_MODULE=ibus
   

   Copy the text into your ~/.bashrc file with your favorite text editor. You will need to do this on any AppVM in which you wish to use pinyin input.

6. Set up ibus input as you like using the graphical menu (add pinyin or intelligent pinyin to selections). You can bring the menu back by issuing ibus-setup from a terminal.

7. Set up your shortcut for switching between inputs, by default it is super-space.

If ibus-pinyin is not enabled when you restart one of these AppVMs, open a terminal and run ibus-setup to activate ibus again.

For further discussion, see this qubes-users thread.