> Thanks for the help but when I log in as root the keyboard is french (OK) but > when I log in as myself it still comes back american! Did I do something > wrong? > Thanks > > >>> i think you misunderstood how to fix this problem (as posted by >>> someone >>> on the Apple Discussions board). >>> >>> What helped me was: >>> >>> 1. Enable the root user in the Netinfo Manager app (if not done >>> before) >> How do you do that? I have never opened that app... > > /Applications/Utilitites/Netinfo Manager in the Security Menu, i think. > >>> 2. Log in as root on the Mac OS X login screen (not in the Terminal) >> I can only choose between the 2 users I have created or maybe I can >> choose >> root as soon as I enable it in the Netinfo Manager app? > > Choose Others... and type in "root" in the name field. The password is > probably the same as with your main Administrator account - or you > choose it when you enable root, i can't remember right now. > >>> 3. Set your keyboard/international preferences to French in the System >>> Preferences App. >>> >>> 4. Log out and re-login with your usual account and fix the >>> preferences >>> there. >>> >>> 5. Voila! > > Cheers, Oliver > > > ---------- > Check out the Cube email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/Cube.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <Cube-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <Cube-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. <Cube-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your Mac ISP > Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! http://macinternetaccess.com > > T3Hub | 3 Port USB Hub weighs less than an ounce! > Dr. Bott| <http://www.drbott.com/prod/T3Hub.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml > > ADC Extension | Extend the built in cable of your flat panel by 10 ft. > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ADCExtension.html>