They actually do: <ESC> % G enters UTF-8 mode.
Anyway, the issue is avoiding sequences that steps on reserved
namespace.
> So only \033C sequence are bad and should be replaced by another
> private use combination (\033< for example). In any case all UTF stuff
> are not subject of any named standart.
ISO 10646.
> The broken G0-G3 switching
> will not be fixed in 2.2 kernel. I propose this patch to give for 2.2
> kernel possibilities to get from console information about console
> translation set to allow for various user level programs implement
> UTF support.
>
> Imo the worst thing it said "linux console broken" and do
> nothing. If possibility to get console translation modes will
> not be included to 2.2 kernel we stay in situation without UTF support
> untill 2.4 will be released. Imo it the worst case.
>
> I propose include to 2.2 kernel patch for unicode selection
> & keyboard support by edmund@rano.demon.co.uk, and my patch to get
> translation information from console driver. It the best thing what
> can be done for 2.2 kernel.
>
> The future of console driver it is another thing and better
> don't disscuss about it now.
As I said, we're working on coming up with something. I would prefer
something that is properly designed as a unit rather than piecemeal,
which this is quickly turning into.
-hpa
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