Malacca is a powerful technology that promises to make computers and handheld devices simple, multi-lingual and shareable. Here are some cool things you could do with Malacca, after you
download it:
1. Render IML v2.0 code
Malacca is based on the Simputer Trust's IML v2.0 specification. Consequently, you can:
- Have the Simputer's Text-to-speech engine "read out" your English sentences
- Have the Simputer "speak out" your Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada sentences
- Display text in Indian languages
- Read and write from the virtual SmartCard
- Use tables (the tag) for complete layout control over text and images
- Use a variety of text-formatting options (bold, bulleted list, underline etc.) to render text beautifully
- Browse through the examples we have created for you
- Create a "slide show" of images
- Create simple user forms
2. Annotate pages
3. Run an executable inside the Malacca interface
4. Run Perl / Tcl programs inside the Malacca interface
5. Create your own themes for Malacca. For example, "Matrix Malacca", "Wild West Malacca" etc.
6. Use client-side scripting for form validation etc.
SEE ALSO
Download and Test Drive Malacca
Malacca: Technical Overview
Malacca Documentation
Malacca: User Guide
Malacca: Code Samples
Malacca: Business Perspective