Help installing Ubuntu Mate

2017-04-30 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
I didn't have good luck with Vinux so decided to go with something more mainstream. I have a bootable DVD and I managed to boot from it. I heard the drum sound which indicates Ubuntu has started. BRLTTY also started and gave me its useless 'screen not in text mode' message. But Orca didn't speak wh

Re: Help installing Ubuntu Mate

2017-05-01 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
ping On 4/30/17, Amanda Lacy wrote: > I didn't have good luck with Vinux so decided to go with something > more mainstream. I have a bootable DVD and I managed to boot from it. > I heard the drum sound which indicates Ubuntu has started. BRLTTY also > started and gave me its useless 'screen not i

Re: Help installing Ubuntu Mate

2017-05-02 Thread Linux for blind general discussion
Tony Baechler here. I'm sure others will help here, but I suggest writing to me off list. I would need to know more about your hardware, sound card, etc. I was having some trouble getting Orca to start, but usually if I wait a little longer and try pressing Super-Alt-S multiple times, it eventua