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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_language Yoruba] is a language spoken mainly in southwestern [[OLPC Nigeria|Nigeria]]. It is a tonal language. |
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Yoruba is a tonal language of Nigeria, written in the Latin alphabet with multiply accented letters. It can be typed with some effort on any Linux, but lacks a native keyboard layout. |
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The Latin-based orthography includes letters with marks under (usually dots these days, but alternatively small vertical lines) and accents above vowels to indicate tone. It can be typed with some effort on any Linux, but lacks a native keyboard layout (although there have been various keyboard designs proposed). |
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Here are links to Wikipedia articles on: |
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* the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_people Yoruba people] |
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* the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_language Yoruba language] |
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Here are links to resources on Yoruba language and ICT: |
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* [http://www.quicktopic.com/15/H/KKgbRqJUAR8 Yoruba language and ICT] (message board begun in 2002) |
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* [http://www.bisharat.net/wikidoc/pmwiki.php/PanAfrLoc/Yoruba PanAfrican Localisation page on Yoruba] <!-- wiki being recovered on new location; contents of page need updating 2015-10-18 --> |
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 18 October 2015
Yoruba is a language spoken mainly in southwestern Nigeria. It is a tonal language.
The Latin-based orthography includes letters with marks under (usually dots these days, but alternatively small vertical lines) and accents above vowels to indicate tone. It can be typed with some effort on any Linux, but lacks a native keyboard layout (although there have been various keyboard designs proposed).
Here are links to Wikipedia articles on:
- the Yoruba people
- the Yoruba language
Here are links to resources on Yoruba language and ICT:
- Yoruba language and ICT (message board begun in 2002)
- PanAfrican Localisation page on Yoruba