In July 2007, the Consortium will launch a complete Lakota language keyboard and font package for PCs. The package will have customized software that will automatically switch the keyboard to type Lakota and Dakota characters. The software will include many features that will make typing in Lakota-Dakota easier and more accurate. The software offering contains four complete font packages that will be versatile enough to be used for most conditions. The package will also include twelve labels for use on both white and black keyboards, offering visual cues that will promote accurate typing.
The overall effect of the keyboard package will be to promote a more consistent use of the Lakota language, and to encourage more literacy and extensive communications in the language. Because these fonts are Unicode based, they will work on any computer and in all emails and websites. We expect these keyboard packages to be in place in most Lakota schools by the end of the year.
Checkout the LLC Products website this summer for this exciting CD package and downloads.
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