Chinese Input using English Windows XP ?

[Vrindavan]

If you are using English version of Windows XP ?

I would like to explore more available options and add on that allow you to input Chinese characters.

Please share your tips

[discobay]

Best way is to use a writing tablet with the accompanying software CD.

[Vrindavan]

you mean using a pen and do hand writing ?

[discobay]

Yes. My dad has been through this recently.

[neither3nor4]

If you have your XP disc, you can install the Chinese IME.

Control Panel > Regional and Language Options > Languages (tab)

Click on details and you can add a number of different methods, eg: cangjie/chongkit (Taiwan), Pinyin (PRC).

Personally, I prefer using NJStar Communicator.

[Vrindavan]

i prefer freeware or software options

NJStar Communicator is very expensive US$99

[jaykay]

If you do not have the XP disk just download the chinese font packs from Microsoft. Only takes a few minutes. Buy a cheap keyboard (with Chinese characters on it as well) and away you go!

My wife prefers, as DB mentioned, a writing tablet. She finds it so much quicker and easier to use. Cost about $150 in Mongkok, comes with software and works very well. Even I can input chinese characters with it which goes to show how easy it is.

[Vrindavan]

Who is using Cantonese Input method ?
Do you know any freeware for English Windows XP ?

[KnowItAll]

SurvivorBee: Lets not be cheaparse software mongers here. Take it elsewhere please ...

[neither3nor4]

Reddragonfly is a free Cantonese method using Jyutping romanisation. http://www.hku.hk/linguist/staff/kkl_cime.htm