Indian languages, for the purpose of this site, include Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Hindi and Sanskrit. For each of these languages there is a LinguaWin module. LinguaWin modules include true type fonts, keyboard layout, a keyboard layout editor and a language selector. With LinguaWin users are able to use standard MS Windows and Windows' programmes to process these languages with European languages in the same file. Click here LinguaWin for more information about LinguaWin and how it works.
Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi and Sanskrit are also supported by LinguaScribe which enables the user to write an English phonetic representation of the target text which is then transliterated into any of these languages
Users who may have difficulty coping with Indian scripts and Indian keyboard layouts may opt for LinguaScribe. LinguaScribe is an exciting innovation in the processing of Indian languages. Non-Latin alphabets or writing systems have always posed a challenge for users and programmers because of their larger repertoire of characters, shapes and diacritics that have to be mapped on keyboards that were never designed to handle them. Their mappings are often crammed, cryptic, irrational and not user-friendly. LinguaScribe™ changes all that. It requires only a simple phonetic representation of the text. Thus " namaste " (Hindi for hello or good day) is typed as said in Latin characters and, with one key press, LinguaScribe transliterates the Latin characters to the required script which can be: ‹Hindi Gujarati ‹Punjabi or Bengali. LinguaScribe files can be saved as native LinguaScribe files or as RTF files which can be exported to other programs such as Word Perfect or Word for Windows. Files can also be pasted directly into these applications. LinguaScribe comes in various modules: 1-StandardLinguaScribe supports Hindi, Sanskrit and Phonetic£100.00 2- Standard LinguaScribe Plus Gujarati, or Punjabi, or Bengali is £120.00 each. 3- LinguaScribe de Luxe ( with all six languages) is £185.00
Universal Word the Asian Version is a standard word processor that supports English plus Gujarati, Bengali, Hindi, and Sanskrit. It is ideal for casual users who do not need the sophistication of Word for Windows with LinguaWin. Universal Word for Asian languages is priced at £200.00
Frequently Asked Questions about LinguaWin and Language Extenders
Frequently Asked Questions about LinguaScribe