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Tuesday, July 29, 2003

Indian language computing - from GIST to Unicode
By srinivas.annam @ 12:20 PM :: 1964 Views :: 0 Comments

This paper presents an overview of language technologies that are proprietary and standard. There is a specific emphasis on solutions for Indic computing challenges. The evolution of proprietary solutions is discussed in detail with regards to their significance and also their shortcomings. A compelling case for much wider usage of the Unicode standard is made. Finally, technology solutions embodied in the Aksharamala product suite are presented in comparison with the proprietary technologies.

Thursday, December 26, 2002

How to use Aksharamala API in VB.NET Applications
By srinivas.annam @ 7:40 PM :: 1257 Views :: 1 Comments ::

This article explains a simple VB.NET application written in VB.NET and using Aksharamala API. The main focus of the sample application is to accept the data in English (transliterated text) and convert it to one of the selected Indian languages (shown using Hindi, Telugu or Kannada).

Thursday, November 14, 2002

How to program in Java to provide UNICODE Indic titles & input
By srinivas.annam @ 9:43 PM :: 1759 Views :: 0 Comments

Here we show a small banking application to illustrate how to code in Java for UNICODE titles & input using Aksharamala. In this sample we create new accounts with minimum data to be accepted and display the same using JTable control. The main focus of this sample is to accept and display the data in Indian languages (in this case Hindi Transliteration Scheme).

Tuesday, October 22, 2002

How to program in VB.NET to provide UNICODE Indic titles & input
By srinivas.annam @ 9:31 PM :: 1944 Views :: 1 Comments ::

This article shows a small banking application illustrating how to code in VB.NET for Indic titles & input. In this sample application we create new accounts with minimum data to be accepted and display the same using a listview control. The main focus of this sample is to display and accept the data in Indian languages (in this case Hindi Transliteration Scheme).

Tuesday, October 22, 2002

How to program in C#.NET to provide UNICODE Indic titles & input
By srinivas.annam @ 8:24 PM :: 1517 Views :: 0 Comments

Here we show a book catalogue application to illustrate how to code in C#.NET for Indic titles and input using Aksharamala. In this sample we create new book items with minimum data to be accepted and display the same using listview control. The main focus of this sample is to accept and display the data in Indian languages (in this case Hindi Transliteration Scheme).

Monday, September 30, 2002

Unicode - Changing the way we use Indian Languages on Computer
By kshemankar @ 12:00 PM :: 1661 Views :: 1 Comments ::

Indian Languages are being used on computer for over 15 years now. CDAC introduced Indian Languages on computers with their popular products like GIST, iLeap, ISM Office etc. Soon many companies forayed into the market with their popular products. Today, there are over fifty companies giving Indian Language solutions for your computer. Despite so many solution providers and products, the usage of Indian Languages on computers has been mostly limited to DTP and intra office communications.

Monday, September 23, 2002

How to program in VB6.0 to provide UNICODE Indic titles & input
By srinivas.annam @ 9:59 PM :: 4282 Views :: 0 Comments

The sample given below illustrates how to accept and display the data in Indian languages. In this example, Name and Telephone Number fields are accepted via text fields. Name is accepted in Indian language. The data entered in text fields is saved to the Access 2000 database by clicking "Add To Database" button. The data thus saved can be retrieved from database by clicking "Read From Database" button. Additionally, you have the option of changing the text labels and radio buttons text between English and Hindi. The text in combo boxes and list boxes support displaying Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and other Indian language text.

Sunday, May 19, 2002

How Shabdakosh is converted into Unicode!
By srinivas.annam @ 11:38 AM :: 992 Views :: 0 Comments

This article talks about how Shabdakosh data has been converted into Unicode / UTF-8 data format.