Proposal to add Bitcoin symbol to Unicode - page 2.

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Quote from: uxgpf on September 09, 2015, 12:31:26 PM

You can try following methods:

1. Press and hold down the Alt key
2. Press numpad +
3. Type the hex code: 0e3f
4. Release Alt

or

1. Press and hold down the Alt key
2. Type on numpad: 3647 (3647 is the same hex code in decimal)
3. Release Alt

I cant type alt + 0e3f, also the other Alt + 3647 gives me a question mark "?", not the bitcoin symbol

uxgpf

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Quote from: Pursuer on September 09, 2015, 11:44:45 AM

Quote from: uxgpf on September 09, 2015, 06:39:07 AM

Btw. you can currently write ฿ with Ctrl+Shift+u, then 0e3f followed by space in Linux and Alt+0E3F in Windows.

can you explain the bold part. I don't understand what to do. I mean should I type in 0e3f with ctrl+shift down
also when I press Ctrl+Shift+u a popup comes up showing my cpu+... usage that I had no idea was there

You have bolded the Windows part, but telling me your trying the Linux part so I don't quite follow you. Maybe I'll rephrase it with little more detail.

If you are on Linux:

1. Press and hold CTRL+Shift and then u (You enter Unicode input mode. Underline will appear below the letter u like this: u.)
2. Release all keys and type the hex code: 0e3f
3. Press Spacebar (u0e3f changes into ฿.)

About Windows I can give no exact instructions as I'm not running one.

You can try following methods:

1. Press and hold down the Alt key
2. Press numpad +
3. Type the hex code: 0e3f
4. Release Alt

or

1. Press and hold down the Alt key
2. Type on numpad: 3647 (3647 is the same hex code in decimal)
3. Release Alt

Pursuer

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Quote from: uxgpf on September 09, 2015, 06:39:07 AM

Btw. you can currently write ฿ with Ctrl+Shift+u, then 0e3f followed by space in Linux and Alt+0E3F in Windows.

can you explain the bold part. I don't understand what to do. I mean should I type in 0e3f with ctrl+shift down
also when I press Ctrl+Shift+u a popup comes up showing my cpu+... usage that I had no idea was there

tspacepilot

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Quote from: uxgpf on September 09, 2015, 06:39:07 AM

Btw. you can currently write ฿ with Ctrl+Shift+u, then 0e3f followed by space in Linux and Alt+0E3F in Windows.

Right, although if Ken's proposal is accepted, you won't want to write 0E3F anymore, but use the new codepoint instead.

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Great Idea
what is the way to support it ?

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Quote from: TheRealSteve on September 08, 2015, 04:29:39 PM

Quote from: RealBitcoin on September 08, 2015, 09:20:58 AM

Can I change for example the right ALT or right CTRL button into the BTC button after it gets into unicode?

If you OS supports it, yes. Even if your OS doesn't support it, there may be third party utilities that intercept keypresses (note: be careful as this type is often lumped in with keylogging software) and output something else.

Yea a fucking keylogger is the last thing I need, but if its possible to do manually on my own without installing anything would be good.

The problem is that I can already see scammers selling softwares to add bitcoin button which then would steal passwords. So we need to be careful what to install in our PC.

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Quote from: xhoneyael on September 09, 2015, 03:18:46 AM

Quote from: jt byte on September 08, 2015, 04:59:20 PM

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Quote from: xhoneyael on September 06, 2015, 11:54:53 PM

Quote from: jt byte on September 05, 2015, 04:12:11 PM

Quote from: runpaint on September 05, 2015, 09:28:26 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

Yeah that's the best idea for big companies that will produce these keyboard something like this prototype:

nice proposal Grin

if your proposal get approved
it will make a big help in bitcoin community..
i also like to have keyboard with BTC .. Grin

Ha, well I guess we can hope but I don't see the need for such a big key, even a shift number symbol would be nice or a small key near the keypad.

This is just a prototype so maybe not such big but at least a key

to custom keyboards not in the standard one.

even it just a small piece i dont mind as long as the BTC key is in the keyboard it will be a nice Grin

Quote from: uxgpf on September 09, 2015, 06:39:07 AM

Quote from: xhoneyael on September 09, 2015, 03:18:46 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

You can design and order custom Cherry MX keycaps (or complete key sets) at:
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/
Tutorial at:
http://support.wasdkeyboards.com/customer/portal/articles/1518370-creating-a-custom-layout

Basically it's just downloading an .svg file with a default layout, loading it to inkscape (or other vector graphics editor) and adding the symbol you wish.

Currently most European layouts have € symbol at the lower right corner of the E key (Alt Gr + E). Would it be good to place ฿ or BTC symbol to the lower right corner of the B key on these keyboards? I guess on others it would go near £, $ and € on the number row.

Thank you

that's it, a small button somewhere and all bitcoin users happy

Quote from: uxgpf on September 09, 2015, 06:39:07 AM

Quote from: xhoneyael on September 09, 2015, 03:18:46 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

You can design and order custom Cherry MX keycaps (or complete key sets) at:
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/
Tutorial at:
http://support.wasdkeyboards.com/customer/portal/articles/1518370-creating-a-custom-layout

Basically it's just downloading an .svg file with a default layout, loading it to inkscape (or other vector graphics editor) and adding the symbol you wish.

Currently most European layouts have € symbol at the lower right corner of the E key (Alt Gr + E). Would it be good to place ฿ or BTC symbol to the lower right corner of the B key on these keyboards? I guess on others it would go near £, $ and € on the number row.

That's interesting so our dream can become true

BTC symbol to be in the "B" key and Alt + B should give the "BTC"

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Quote from: xhoneyael on September 09, 2015, 03:18:46 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

You can design and order custom Cherry MX keycaps (or complete key sets) at:
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/
Tutorial at:
http://support.wasdkeyboards.com/customer/portal/articles/1518370-creating-a-custom-layout

Basically it's just downloading an .svg file with a default layout, loading it to inkscape (or other vector graphics editor) and adding the symbol you wish.

Currently most European layouts have € symbol at the lower right corner of the E key (Alt Gr + E). Would it be good to place ฿ or BTC symbol to the lower right corner of the B key on these keyboards? I guess on others it would go near £, $ and € on the number row. [edit] The US layout doesn't have Alt Gr. key so I have no idea where Bitcoin symbol would fit. US international layout does have it though.

Btw. you can currently write ฿ with Ctrl+Shift+u, then 0e3f followed by space in Linux and Alt+0E3F in Windows.

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I wish to see a unicoded b symbol 'tomorrow' . It is like asking the whole world to unite.

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Quote from: jt byte on September 08, 2015, 04:59:20 PM

Quote from: ?? on ??

Quote from: xhoneyael on September 06, 2015, 11:54:53 PM

Quote from: jt byte on September 05, 2015, 04:12:11 PM

Quote from: runpaint on September 05, 2015, 09:28:26 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

Yeah that's the best idea for big companies that will produce these keyboard something like this prototype:

nice proposal Grin

if your proposal get approved
it will make a big help in bitcoin community..
i also like to have keyboard with BTC .. Grin

Ha, well I guess we can hope but I don't see the need for such a big key, even a shift number symbol would be nice or a small key near the keypad.

This is just a prototype so maybe not such big but at least a key

to custom keyboards not in the standard one.

even it just a small piece i dont mind as long as the BTC key is in the keyboard it will be a nice Grin

Kprawn

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Great to see people with so much vision and drive to improve the "Bitcoin experiment" Thank you OP for doing this, it is time for us to go mainstream and this will raise some interest, if people see this in the

Unicode. We need to put our footprints in cement on Hollywood... The more people seeing this symbol daily, would be a good thing for the community as a whole. How long does this process last, before you receive

feedback on your proposal? Keep us informed on the progress please. Wink

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Quote from: Digitalcoin Foundation on September 08, 2015, 09:19:22 PM

Excellent initiative!

Really hope this is approved.

If any social pressure can be applied, this would be a good place to round some up.

Thanks. I'll add Digitalcoin Foundation to the supporters. Any other organizations that are in favor this proposal: just let me know.

Ken

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Excellent initiative!

Really hope this is approved.

If any social pressure can be applied, this would be a good place to round some up.

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Will be really nice to see it in the keyboard when it goes mainstream, and then to remember "I was there when that guy in the forum posted the proposal"...

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Great stuff, Imagine having it on a standard keyboard, that would be quite a statement.

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Quote from: xhoneyael on September 06, 2015, 11:54:53 PM

Quote from: jt byte on September 05, 2015, 04:12:11 PM

Quote from: runpaint on September 05, 2015, 09:28:26 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

Yeah that's the best idea for big companies that will produce these keyboard something like this prototype:

nice proposal Grin

if your proposal get approved
it will make a big help in bitcoin community..
i also like to have keyboard with BTC .. Grin

Ha, well I guess we can hope but I don't see the need for such a big key, even a shift number symbol would be nice or a small key near the keypad.

This is just a prototype so maybe not such big but at least a key

to custom keyboards not in the standard one.

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Quote from: TheRealSteve on September 08, 2015, 04:29:39 PM

Quote from: RealBitcoin on September 08, 2015, 09:20:58 AM

Can I change for example the right ALT or right CTRL button into the BTC button after it gets into unicode?

If you OS supports it, yes. Even if your OS doesn't support it, there may be third party utilities that intercept keypresses (note: be careful as this type is often lumped in with keylogging software) and output something else.

But there are open-source ways (at least on linux) which are quite normal for doing Input Methods which aren't fishy at all. I tend to use several keyboard layouts because of the languages/scripts I have to use. @RealBitcoin: once there's a unicode codepoint, you definitely should be able to map one of your keys to it.

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Quote from: RealBitcoin on September 08, 2015, 09:20:58 AM

Can I change for example the right ALT or right CTRL button into the BTC button after it gets into unicode?

If you OS supports it, yes. Even if your OS doesn't support it, there may be third party utilities that intercept keypresses (note: be careful as this type is often lumped in with keylogging software) and output something else.

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Quote from: tspacepilot on September 07, 2015, 12:55:04 AM

Quote from: runpaint on September 05, 2015, 09:28:26 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

If Unicode adds BTC, I'll teach you how to print a sticker and to remap your keyboard's output so that you won't have to buy a new one for half that price Wink

I'm quite supportive of this. I've worked quite a bit with various minority alphabets and I understand the value of getting symbols into Unicode.

Big ups to the OP! Thanks Ken!

Can I change for example the right ALT or right CTRL button into the BTC button after it gets into unicode?

I have never used these buttons, and it would be nice. I have a black keyboard, and i can paint the button into a BTC symbol with white paint afterwards it gets revamped. Cheesy

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Quote from: runpaint on September 05, 2015, 09:28:26 AM

If Unicode adds BTC, a small company could sell a keyboard with a BTC key and market it to Bitcoin users. I'd pay .2BTC for one.

If Unicode adds BTC, I'll teach you how to print a sticker and to remap your keyboard's output so that you won't have to buy a new one for half that price Wink

I'm quite supportive of this. I've worked quite a bit with various minority alphabets and I understand the value of getting symbols into Unicode.

Big ups to the OP! Thanks Ken!

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