When you do the installation of the OS, be sure to select for installation >all the items that apply to language systems on the Mac. OS 8.5/8.6 gives >you the option at one stage which allows you to specifically register the >installation to focus on Japanese and miss out a long list of other >languages. From memory, I think that this equips you with the input method >for the Kanji. If it is not actually part of the OS, then it then comes as >a part of the <Japanese Language Kit> which includes a number of Kanji and >alphabetic or Roman fonts (type sets). For 8.5/8.6 there may be a specific, >updated language kit. Ours was installed using the 8.5/8.6 update files for >an earlier version. The font files are pretty heavy stuff, and your >extensions folder will have a number of new things in it. Of course you >will be sure that all these extensions are enabled. >
What options exist for downloading Japanese language kits for OS 8.1 on my home computer? I pulled out an 8.1installation CD but couldn't find language kits for it. Is there any way I can pull the necessary parts off an 8.6 installation disk and drop them on my System Folder for 8.1? I've searched through Google and the apple site but haven't a real clue how to use or find a kit for 8.1. Incidentally, I followed the directions for 8.6 and 9.0, and now pull up mostly flawless Japanese script on my work iMac. However, I might be missing one or two fonts because some sites still come up as gibberish. Frank Modica Prairie School 2102 E. Washington Urbana, IL. 61802 PHONE: 217-384-3551 -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
