[immodule-qt] introduce description() function

[Daisuke Kameda]

YamaKen <yamaken at bp.iij4u.or.jp> wrote:

> > Maybe I can add a config option in scim-qtimm to specify what the
> > language() should return. For Chinese users, they would prefer zh_CN,
> > while in case of Japanese users, they can modify it to ja. Another
> > idea about scim-qtimm and similar plugins which support CJK input
> > methods is to honor the locale currently used.
> > 
> > What's your view about these ideas?
> 
> I've thought about your opinion, and I withdraw the
> suggestion. There are some reasons.
> 
> - sorting uim input methods properly is the responsiblity of uim
> 
> - all other immodules except for uim and xim (scim, iiimqcf,
>   simple) is multilingual plugin, and there are still few
>   plugins. So the sorting is not actually benefical for users

I agree with you. IMO, if the function which select IM using language() 
is implemented, it should be implemented in external IM-Switcher.


> We should keep in mind the sorting feature and implement
> appropriately in accordance with actual experience.

Thank you for suggestion, Cougar and YamaKen.


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Daisuke Kameda <kaminmat at cc.rim.or.jp>