xmimd will help here, at least while waiting for a more properly integrated solution. Since you are not using a chroot or Xephyr, this usecase is much easier. Just do:Install the xmimd package Open a terminal window and run "xmimd -v". Leave it open. On a second, newly opened terminal window, run Code: export GTK_IM_MODULE=xim export XMODIFIERS="@im=xmim" On the second terminal window, run "pidgin". The Gtk+ window will not be resized, making it hard to see what you've written, but at least you won't need the bt keyboard...
export GTK_IM_MODULE=xim export XMODIFIERS="@im=xmim"