Welcome to the Korean Language Kit Developer Seed version 3.0. This is the first release of the Apple software that allows users to create, display, edit and print documents containing Korean text on their Mac OS compatible computers. The software is intended for language educators and students, multinational businesses, and bilingual home users.
This seed is intended for software developers to use, evaluate, test, and adapt their applications to work with the Korean Language Kit. This is not final software! Please read the section on Warnings and Limitations below. We appreciate any feedback and bug reports. Feedback should be directed to Ted Kim (contact info at bottom).
On this seed you will find:
- Installable version of the Korean Language Kit
- A Bug Reporter Hypercard stack with instructions
- Installation Instructions
- Language Kit Extension 7.5.3a2
- KLK manuals
Features
This software allows users to:
- Create, display, edit, and print documents containing Korean text on any version of the Mac OS.
- Work with documents created on the Korean localized version of the Mac OS.
- Work with English and Korean in the same document.
- Display and print text at any size using TrueType fonts.
- Work with Korean localized applications and WorldScript-savvy English applications.
Package Contents
This software contains a network installable version of the Korean Language Kit, which contains:
- International system resources for Korean
- Five GX-compatible TrueType Korean fonts
- Language Kit Extension
- Korean Language Register
- WorldScript II
- WorldScript Power Adapter
- SimpleText Korean
Usage Requirements
This software runs on any Macintosh or Mac OS compatible computer equipped with the following:
- Macintosh system software version 7.1 or later.
- At least 5MB of RAM (8MB if you are using System 7.5 with QuickDraw GX installed).
On a Power Macintosh, at least 8MB of RAM (16MB for System 7.5 with QuickDraw GX installed).
- An internal or external hard disk drive with at least 30 megabytes of storage space
- A floppy disk drive capable of reading high-density floppy disks, or a CD-ROM drive.
Third Party Products
The Korean Language Kit is compatible with a variety of localized applications. You should contact your local distributors and dealers for more information.
- HyperCard-K from Apple
- ClarisWorks-K from Claris
- PhotoShop-K from Adobe
- Illustrator-K from Adobe
- Nisus International from Nisus
- PageMaker-K from Aldus
- QuarkXpress-KH from Quark
The Language Kit is also compatible with applications that employ the Apple WorldScript technology, including:
- ClarisWorks 4.0 from Claris
- Nisus Writer from Nisus
- WinText from WinSoft
- WordPerfect from WordPerfect
- WorldWrite from WorldSoft
- In Control from Attain
- Eudora from QUALCOMM
This list is not intended to be comprehensive. There are other applications that partially support the use of Language Kits to edit text written in different languages. Please check with the software vendor for more information.
Apple makes no warranties or representations regarding the quality or compatibility of third party products. Warranties, if any, relating to such third party products are between the software vendors and their customers.
Changes and Fixes
Improved support for displaying the natural language of a localized application.
Improved support for displaying the natural language of system components like the Standard File Package (open/save dialogs), Edition Manager (publish/subscribe dialogs), Color Picker Manager, QuickDraw GX, and QuickTime.
Enhancements to the user interface of the Language Register that provide improved support for multiple file registration and non-Roman text.
Fixed a problem with the Language Kit Extension and the low-level disk switch and shutdown messages and system error notifications.
Fixed a problem that interfered with the synchronization of the Finder and the disk-based items of the System folder, which forced the Finder to “de-bless” the System folder and empty the Apple Menu.
Fixed a problem with deleting the LaserWriter 8 Preferences file and using the Page Setup or Print dialogs without first selecting a new printer from the Chooser.
Fixed a problem with updating an existing Language Kit Preferences file created by an older version of the Language Kit Extension.
Warnings and Limitations
* WARNING *
YOU MAY EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM DURING PRINTING WHEN A PRINT DIALOG BOX IS ABOUT TO BE DISPLAYED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND BEING WORKED ON BY OUR ENGINEERING TEAM.
The Language Kit will not load under system software pre-installed on the Performa or PowerBook series with the Launcher control panel turned on. Users should either remove the Launcher control panel from the System folder or disable the control panel through the Extensions Manager to avoid this problem.
Microsoft Excel and Word may only be used with the fully localized version of the system software, even if you install one of the Language Kits. A possible fix for this problem is being evaluated for inclusion in the final release of the Korean Language Kit.
For older versions of the Claris applications, the Font menu may not display properly unless you hold the Option key down when selecting the menu.
You may experience problems using the Page Setup dialog with versions of the LaserWriter 8 printer driver earlier than the 8.2 release. To avoid these problems, try updating your system software to version 7.5.3 using System 7.5 Update 2.0 or using a later version of the LaserWriter printer driver.
There is a known problem with the hierarchical menus of the Apple menu which will be fixed in the final release of the Korean Language Kit. This problem is most apparent when the Korean Language Kit is installed on non-Roman system software.
The Extensions Manager control panel may not properly display the localized filenames of extensions, control panels, and other system additions, even though the proper font has been selected in the Views control panel. Additionally, applications and documents with localized filenames and servers with localized volume names may not be displayed correctly in other system menus like the Applications menu or the Recent Servers sub-menu of the Apple menu. This is a problem in the system software that will not be fixed for the Korean Language Kit.
There is a known problem with the Language Kit Additions files for QuickDraw GX in that they do not properly localize the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes. This will be fixed for the final release of the Korean Language Kit.
Send Questions and Bug Reports to...
If you have any questions please AppleLink Ted Kim, the Korean Language Kit Product Marketing Manager, at TED.KIM. Technical questions and bug reports should be sent to T.E.DORFF and RMIKAWA. Please cc: TED.KIM in this case.
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