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Can we get more hands on Florisboard? We need a modern open source keyboard with all crucial features. (github.com)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I could not recommend AnySoftKeyboard to my mum. I could recommend Florisboard, tho.

Openboard is virtually dead from what I can see. So that leaves Florisboard as the only open source alternative (that I know of) that could really be used by the masses. And the world would actually be a way better place if we all opensource freaks could install Florisboard on our family/friends phones and them barely noticing anything weird.

The problem is... no word suggestions yet. It's been years and we are still lacking what is almost an essential feature of a phone's keyboard.

I wish I could really work on it, but I lack the knowledge to do so; so I hope I am bringing some attention to the project.

Is there any other alternative I am unaware of?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Just tried it out. It's a really cool app for casual messaging. I'm not sure if I can use it on something like Termux, but it's a cool option to have.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

There are some programmer layouts, but it has some issues on termux atm.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

how long does it take to get fluid with it? This is my 5th day and it's still a bit difficult for me

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Took me like a week or so to get up to 40wpm. I'd recommend making the key sizes larger if you're having trouble remembering.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

cheers, will keep at it