History of Sinhala software

Sinhala language software for computers have been present since the late 1980s[1] (Samanala written in C) but no standard character representation system was put in place which resulted in proprietary character representation systems and fonts.

ICTA concluded the work started by CINTEC for approving and standardizing Sinhala Unicode in Sri Lanka.

[2] 1985 1987 1988 1989 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 2000 2002 2002-2004 It is a Unicode font developed by Microsoft, designed to accurately represent Sinhala characters on digital platforms.

Iskoola Pota is widely utilized in various digital applications, including word processing software, web design, and mobile devices, to enable Sinhala speakers to communicate effectively in their native language online.

Its clear and legible design makes it a popular choice for both professional and personal use, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Sinhala language in the digital age.