diff --git a/about/developers/index.md b/about/developers/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..dbdbf7b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/about/developers/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,92 @@ +--- +title: Current Developers +--- + +![](https://github.com/mcdurdin.png?size=240) + +### Marc Durdin +
+ +I wrote the first versions of Keyman, as a teenager while living in Laos, in between home schooling and riding my +bicycle around town fixing NGO computers. After moving to Tasmania for University, where I completed a Bachelor of +Computing degree, I worked with my wife for a year in Papua New Guinea as a volunteer with Australian Volunteers +International. I continued part-time development of Keyman during and after University and started working full time +on the full suite of Keyman projects in 2005. + + +Outside work I still ride my bike. We have two daughters and one son. After living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia +for two years, our family is back in Australia where I continue to lead the Keyman team within SIL. +I can speak, read, and write, to varying degrees, Khmer, Lao, Thai and Tok Pisin, and used to speak French as a child. + +My personal blog can be found at [marc.durdin.net](https://marc.durdin.net/) and my Twitter account is +[@MarcDurdin](https://www.twitter.com/MarcDurdin). + +---- + +![](https://github.com/makarasok.png?size=240) + +### Makara Sok +
+ +My name is Makara. I have just graduated with an MA in Linguistics. The topic of my thesis was about how to convert +Khmer words into IPA. It was a really fun project to do because I got to incorporate my limited knowledge in coding +into the making of the tool with the help of my advisor, and contribute to Khmer language research. I love to explore +new technological things and that is why I am now here to help and learn from the Keyman team. + +---- + +![](https://github.com/jahorton.png?size=240) + +### Joshua Horton +
+ +I grew up in the United States watching lots of science-fiction shows. I always loved the grand vision of the future +those shows set out, with people of various ethnicities, races, and even species all working together in harmony... +well, at least most of the time. This led me to a stint as a graduate student at the University of Florida, during +which time I became interested in work in natural language processing and computational linguistics. While searching +for data necessary for my research, I became aware of the technological issues suffered by many of the world's people +groups - a problem that Keyman has been addressing for years. When someone lacks the ability to type effectively in +their own language, how can we communicate or collaborate effectively with them? + +Growing up during our new "Information Age" has given me a great appreciation for what technology can do to bring +people together and facilitate cross-cultural relationships, but it can only do so when people can effectively use it. +Toward this end, I completed a Doctorate of Computer Engineering there in August 2015, after which I worked for a +year and a half as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Florida. Now, as of May 2017 I've joined the Keyman team +as a software developer. + +---- + +![](/cdn/dev/img/eberhard.png) + +### Eberhard Beilharz +
+ +I am one of the few non-native English speakers in the team, coming from +Germany. I have a degree in computer science from the University of Applied Sciences in +Karlsruhe. After working in a small software company for several years I joined SIL’s +language software development department where I worked on different projects with a focus on +maintaining cross-platform compatibility of our products. During my time with the Keyman team +I mainly worked on all aspects of Keyman for Linux. + + +If I happen to have some spare time I enjoy reading, bicycling and other outdoor activities. + +---- + +![](https://github.com/darcywong00.png?size=240) + +### Darcy Wong +
+ +I'm a Texan from a family of engineers, and have an MS in Software Engineering from Southern Methodist University. +Since 2000, I've been working as a software developer, and in 2013, my family moved to southeast Asia where I +joined one of SIL's Language Technology teams. As of May 2017, I've been working remotely with this entertaining and +cross-cultural team. It's been a very encouraging environment as we learn together how to improve Keyman for +our users. + + +My wife and I have two children. I also enjoy playing Ultimate (frisbee), going to the gym, and playing boardgames. + +## Previous Contributors + +More about [previous contributors](./previous) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/about/developers/previous.md b/about/developers/previous.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..9b0a238a --- /dev/null +++ b/about/developers/previous.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +--- +title: Previous Contributors +--- + +![](https://github.com/tombogle.png?size=240) +### Tom Bogle +
+ +I grew up in beautiful Minnesota (or Minne-SNOW-ta as some people call it). I graduated with a degree in computer +science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1991. After working as a consultant and contract programmer for +several years in Chicago, my family and I moved to Waxhaw, NC. Since 1998, I have worked on various SIL language +software projects to help linguists and translators do their jobs. I am fluent in Spanish, which I learned from my +wife. + +In addition to my software work, I also enjoy swimming and other water sports, baking and cooking, day hiking, and +working with youth. Since 2015, my wife and I have been welcoming foster children into our home. + +---- + +![](https://github.com/glasseyes.png?size=240) +### DG +
+ +I'm from Northern Ireland and I have a Natural Sciences degree from Cambridge. +I've been working on the Linux side of Keyman since May 2018. Prior to that I've +been working as a software developer and/or volunteering on various free and +open software projects. + +I enjoy audax, other non-speedy cycling, and board games. + + diff --git a/about/index.md b/about/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1ba38616 --- /dev/null +++ b/about/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +--- +title: About Keyman +--- + +Originally created in 1993 to type Lao on Windows, Keyman is now a free and open source keyboarding platform which allows +anyone to write a keyboard layout for their language. Keyman is available for many platforms, including Windows, +macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and the web. + +Keyboard layouts are defined with a clear and easy to understand keyboard grammar. Keyman's contextual input model +means keyboard layouts can be intelligent and make it simple to type even the most complex languages. +Keyboard layouts are distributed through an open catalog to all major desktop and mobile platforms. + + +## About SIL International + + +![](/cdn/dev/img/sil-logo-blue-2017_1.png) + +Keyman is created by SIL International. Partners in Language Development, +SIL International is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities +worldwide as they build capacity for sustainable language development. SIL does this primarily +through research, translation, training and materials development. + +You can learn more about SIL International on the [SIL International web site](https://www.sil.org/about). + +## About National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia + +![](/cdn/dev/img/npic-logo.png) + + +One of the Keyman international software teams operates out of the [National Polytechnic Institute of Cambodia](https://npic.edu.kh/). +The NPIC is Cambodia's premier center for vocational training and higher education and is located in Phnom Penh. + +## Current Developers + +More info about [current developers](./developers/) + +## Previous Contributors + +More info about [previous contributors](./developers/previous) + +## Social Media and Mailing Lists + + +

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+ Keyman Announcements by Email +

+ +## Open Source Credits and Kudos + +![Cloudflare](https://img.shields.io/badge/Cloudflare-F38020?style=for-the-badge&logo=Cloudflare&logoColor=white) + +[Cloudflare](https://www.cloudflare.com) speeds up and protects millions of websites, including ours. +Their global CDN helps ensure the Keyman keyboards remain available world-wide. Many thanks for their free +professional plan as a way of supporting the Keyman open source development. + + + +We are now using [BrowserStack](https://www.browserstack.com/) to test KeymanWeb and browser and renderer +support for various languages and scripts. BrowserStack is an awesome tool to automatically test your website across +thousands of different devices and browsers, instantly. They have kindly sponsored us with +a free plan as a way of supporting the open source development of KeymanWeb! Many thanks, BrowserStack :) + + +![](/cdn/dev/img/sentry-wordmark-dark-400x119.svg) + +Keyman uses [Sentry](https://sentry.io) for error monitoring. Thank you to Sentry for sponsoring the Keyman +project with a free plan! diff --git a/about/index.php b/about/index.php deleted file mode 100644 index de9067c5..00000000 --- a/about/index.php +++ /dev/null @@ -1,198 +0,0 @@ -'About Keyman | Keyman', - 'css' => ['template.css'], - 'showMenu' => true - ]); -?> -

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- I wrote the first versions of Keyman, as a teenager while living in Laos, in between home schooling and riding my - bicycle around town fixing NGO computers. After moving to Tasmania for University, where I completed a Bachelor of - Computing degree, I worked with my wife for a year in Papua New Guinea as a volunteer with Australian Volunteers - International. I continued part-time development of Keyman during and after University and started working full time - on the full suite of Keyman projects in 2005. -

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- I grew up in the United States watching lots of science-fiction shows. I always loved the grand vision of the future - those shows set out, with people of various ethnicities, races, and even species all working together in harmony... - well, at least most of the time. This led me to a stint as a graduate student at the University of Florida, during - which time I became interested in work in natural language processing and computational linguistics. While searching - for data necessary for my research, I became aware of the technological issues suffered by many of the world's people - groups - a problem that Keyman has been addressing for years. When someone lacks the ability to type effectively in - their own language, how can we communicate or collaborate effectively with them? -

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I am one of the few non-native English speakers in the team, coming from - Germany. I have a degree in computer science from the University of Applied Sciences in - Karlsruhe. After working in a small software company for several years I joined SIL’s - language software development department where I worked on different projects with a focus on - maintaining cross-platform compatibility of our products. During my time with the Keyman team - I mainly worked on all aspects of Keyman for Linux.

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- I'm a Texan from a family of engineers, and have an MS in Software Engineering from Southern Methodist University. - Since 2000, I've been working as a software developer, and in 2013, my family moved to southeast Asia where I - joined one of SIL's Language Technology teams. As of May 2017, I've been working remotely with this entertaining and - cross-cultural team. It's been a very encouraging environment as we learn together how to improve Keyman for - our users. -

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- I grew up in beautiful Minnesota (or Minne-SNOW-ta as some people call it). I graduated with a degree in computer - science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1991. After working as a consultant and contract programmer for - several years in Chicago, my family and I moved to Waxhaw, NC. Since 1998, I have worked on various SIL language - software projects to help linguists and translators do their jobs. I am fluent in Spanish, which I learned from my - wife. -

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- I'm from Northern Ireland and I have a Natural Sciences degree from Cambridge. - I've been working on the Linux side of Keyman since May 2018. Prior to that I've - been working as a software developer and/or volunteering on various free and - open software projects. -

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