11 Sep
2002
11 Sep
'02
06:31
When it worked it really was good - it compares favourably to MS IME. And you're quite right this is one of the things that MS has got right.
You might also consider learning real character input systems such as Wubi or Cangjie. Phonetic input is basically inappropriate to Chinese. For linux "world domination" it is of course essential to have it, but for anyone who is more concerned with Chinese than with improving the free computing platform, it might be better to spend a few days on learning one of the two named systems.