The software described in this documentation is either in Extended Support or Sustaining Support. See https://www.oracle.com/us/support/library/enterprise-linux-support-policies-069172.pdf for more information.
Oracle recommends that you upgrade the software described by this documentation as soon as possible.
The Indic Onscreen Keyboard (iok) is a
screen-based, virtual keyboard that you can use to enter English
and Indic languages. The keyboard enables input by using
one-to-one key mappings. For more information about supported
keymaps, go to
https://sourceforge.net/projects/iok/.
Depending on your installation method, the
iok package might be installed on your Oracle Linux 6
system by default. However, if the package is not installed, you
can install it from the command line as follows:
# yum install iokTo install the application from the top bar of the GNOME desktop:
Starting from the System menu, select Administration, then select Add/Remove Software.
From the System menu in the Add/Remove Software window, select Software Sources .
In the Software Sources window, select the Oracle Linux 6Server Latest (x86_64) check box
If prompted for authentication, enter the
rootpassword.Click Close to save the changes.
In the search field of the Add/Remove Software window, enter "iok", then click Find.
When the Indic Onscreen Virtual Keyboard selection is displayed in the right pane, select the check box, then click Apply.
In the Do you trust the source of the packages? dialog, click Yes.
If prompted to authenticate again, enter the
rootpassword.When the activity messages at the bottom of the screen disappear, the installation has completed.
Select System, then click Quit to close the Add/Remove Software window.
(Optional) Add an application launcher for the Indic Onscreen Keyboard so that you can launch the application directly from the desktop.
For instructions, see Section 1.4, “Adding an Application Launcher to the GNOME Desktop”, where for Step 3, you would enter the following required information for the Indic Onscreen Keyboard:
Type: Application (Default setting)
Name: Indic Onscreen Keyboard
Command: /usr/bin/iok
Comment: (Optional field)
You can also start the Indic Onscreen Keyboard by typing the following command:
$
iok