Khmer Software Initiative

 

Expected Project Output

 

 
 

The project is structured in modules. Would all modules be implemented, the project will produce:

  • A full computer operating system and all the necessary office and entertainment applications needed by a normal computer user, and all of it entirely in Khmer language. A user will only see Khmer language script in his screen. The system will include full documentation in Khmer, in electronic and paper formats.

  • Free office and Internet (e-mail and browsing) programs for the MS Windows platform.

  • A “development library” (a set of programs)  to be used by software developers to include support for the Khmer language in their applications. Documentation of the development library.

  • A set of up to 50 computer fonts (Unicode OpenType fonts) to be used in the application menus, for word‑processing or for computer design.

  • A keyboard layout, supporting drivers and 5,000 physical keyboards that support the above mentioned Unicode fonts.

  • An installation disk that –including all the above software and documentation- is very easy to install. Manufacture of 5.000 copies of this installation disk, 1,000 of them accompanied by full printed documentation.

  • Training materials addressed to end-users, including the use of the system, of the applications and a training course for typing with the new keyboard.

  • Computer end-user trainers trained to teach the new system using the above mentioned materials. University professors, students and software development company personnel trained on advanced Linux and OpenSource software and application development using the Khmer script support tools provided by the project. Computer vendor personnel trained on the installation and parameterization of the system.

  • OpenSource Expertise Centers in Universities, including trained professors and students, computers and Internet connections.

  • Marketing materials for deployment of the system.

  • Widespread publicity of the system either directly or through computer and software vendors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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