1. A text input device for receiving user inputs, for predicting an intended user text input therefrom, and for rendering text and performing other, related functions in response thereto, comprising: at least one predictive text input language database, comprising: multiple embedded rules that are used in connection with user input of text into said device for correct display and additional processing of said inputted information; where the rules comprise any of bitmapped font and layout rules, localization rules, collating rules, and other such rules; a language agnostic device platform for operation in concert with any of a plurality of text input language databases, said device platform comprising: a first engine for interpreting said rules in connection with said user inputs and for performing associated functions, in connection with information linked to said user inputs in said text input language database; and a second engine for rendering predicted user inputs in accordance with said bitmapped font and layout rules for display on said device; where said fonts and said rules are distributed as part of said language database.