Windows XP in russian?

[dkreifus]

I know I saw windows 98 in russian, with a pad that goes over the keyboard.

I am tryin to set up my computer for my grandfather(a russian immigrant).

I cant find Windows XP in russian, or how to set it up to be in russian. Other than setting the regional settings, are there any ideas?

[Vadikan]

dkreifus

First, you need to explain what exactly you would like to achieve. I see the following categories:

• System User Interface
  You have two options. Either you need a localized Russian version or you need Russian MUI (Multilanguage User Interface). Localized versions are sold in Russia only. MUI is not available for retail versions, and is distributed only for volume license customers. There are five CDs with MUI for different languages, and CD #5 contains Russian MUI. I'm telling you all that in case you decide to search for Russian MUI on the Net ;-)
  
• Applications User Interface
  Typically, setting Russian as language for non Unicode programs in Regional settings is enough.
  
• Readinig Russian text in browsers
  XP already have all the neccessary fonts to read Russian web pages. Sometimes you need to switch the encoding between KOI8 and Windows 1251, though.
  
• Typing in Russian
  You can add Russian kbd layout in Regional Settings; however, without Russian keyboard typing is a little tricky ;-) There's an alternative solution called Phonetic Keyboard: this layout uses either phonetic or graphical similarities between Russian and English characters. This is the one I am using. Alternatively, you can use virtual keyboard that can be found by following the link below.
  

More information you on any of the items in my list you can get here (the best web resource in this area)

HTH