Chinese Linux Extensions
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   What is CLE ?
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   CLE stands for Chinese Linux Extensions, it is a collection of
   Chinese related softwares on Linux platform. CLE is based on and
   optimized for [34]RedHat Linux distribution. As with Redhat,
   softwares are packaged in rpm format. Porting CLE to other
   distributions(like Debian) is currently under development.
   
   It was June, 1998 that CLE, as a concept, started to emerge. The
   name was suggested by cdchen. Initially, I just put some Chinese
   related softwares together with patch files, and built some rpm
   files. It was to make it easier for me to install on the
   workstations around me. Gradually, the number of rpm files that I
   had built became more and more, and I realized that with rpm I
   can integrate all these Chinese related softwares and build an
   installation package. The time spent repetitively on configuring
   individual software package could be saved. After some brain
   stormings with cdchen through email, I decided to put things
   together. On June 20, 1998 I made the announcement about CLE
   v0.3. That was how it all started.
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   Why CLE ¡H
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   "First, after you completed the installation of a Linux
   distribution, you fetch the Chinese Font, xcin, chdrv, etc.
   through FTP, then you apply the patches to the kernel, to the
   XFree86, etc., then ...." These are the typical experiences for
   seasoned Chinese Linux users. In the past, using Chinese in Linux
   has never been an easy task. To a new user, compiling xcin,
   XFree86, etc. can be quite complicated. It is not unusal got
   stuck half way during installation. Not even a chance to have
   Chinese input working! More importantly, you will need to repeat
   all these efforts again when you reinstall or have your machines
   updated. Is there a way that when you install the Linux, at the
   same time you can configure the Chinese environment, set
   everything up, and ready to go? Without those steps that deals
   with FTP, compilation, and individual configuration?
   
   CLE is created exactly for this purpose--to help Chinese Linux
   users install a state of the art Chinese environment easily. Upon
   finishing installing the Linux, user should have a complete
   working Chinese environment. It saves time for installation,
   configuration, and complicated procedures. User can spend the
   saved time for more productive task. For the new users, CLE will
   let you have a working Chinese environment instantly, get your
   hands-on quickly, familiar yourself with Linux faster.
   
   Besides, we hope the CLE would be the foundation for the future
   Chinese Linux distribution, and to make Linux more popular in
   Chinese computing environment.
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   How-to CLE ¡H
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   Linux is written and distributed under the GPL, so is CLE, which
   means that its source code is freely-distributed and available to
   the general public. You can change the code or use pieces of it
   in new projects. However, when you distribute copies of the
   software you developed, you should also make sure your recipients
   receive or can get the source code. And you must show these terms
   so they know their rights.
   
   For people want to try out CLE, you can get the CLE through
   [35]FTP or [36]CDROM. For instructions on how to install, please
   refer to [37]Installation for details. If you have any problem,
   check out our [38]CLE FAQs and [39]Known Bugs for solutions.
   [40]Update Info may have some up to date patch files for fixing
   your problems already. If all fails, please use the forms in
   [41]Bug Report to tell CLE development team, or post it in the
   [42]Suggestion Box for discussion.
   
   In addition, news related to CLE and Linux for Chinese will show
   up in [43]Breaking News. And in [44]Mailing Lists, you can find
   instructions on how to join our CLE mailing lists.
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References

  34. http://www.redhat.com/
  35. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/mirrors.shtml
  36. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/cdrom.shtml
  37. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/install.shtml
  38. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/docs/faq/index.shtml
  39. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/bugs/index.shtml
  40. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/updates.shtml
  41. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/bugs/bugform.shtml
  42. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/board/wwwboard.shtml
  43. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/news/index.shtml
  44. http://cle.linux.org.tw/CLE/mailing/index.shtml
