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avidseeker

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[Solved] Why input method variables are set in env not in xinitrc?

The ArchWiki page for fcitx instructs settings up input method variables:

GTK_IM_MODULE=fcitx
QT_IM_MODULE=fcitx
XMODIFIERS=@im=fcitx

Why are they put in /etc/environment instead of ~/.xinitrc or a global xinit config?

Does it make a difference?

Xinitrc seems more appropriate, especially since these variables are irrelevant when not using graphical environment.

Last edited by avidseeker (2023-08-06 13:27:28)

seth

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Re: [Solved] Why input method variables are set in env not in xinitrc?

You have a trhead on this nonsense already, https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=287812 and the wiki you linked says nothing about /etc/environment, it merely links the wiki on environment variables where you get explained where you'd typically put what to have which specific impact.

Generally you put *any* environment variable for *any* purpose into a location so it's picked up by the relevant processes.
Maybe start by actually reading the wiki.

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