Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Tward, I absolutely agree with your above phrase: The problem is a new user doesnt know where to begin or what to do to get Linux to work the way he or she wants. that is where access really breaks down because there is no access

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions BTW: I heard something about the sonar Project. What do you think about this Distribution, especially in comparison to vinux or ubuntu Gnome? URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=182317#p182317

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Ill leave someone else to compare Arch vs GNOME distros, but I cant forget 3 other ones that come to mind which have good accessibility:http://paldo.org/,http://fedoraproject.organd , http://trisquel.info/Oh, and of course!http

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Fedora, especially. You should look at that, if for no other reason that the packaging and policies are much more relaxed than Debian-style distros. I do think in this day and age, its realistic to value ones time, and use a distro

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Have someone idea of any other distro than Ubuntu with something like Wubi? It is a Windows installation file that allow to install Ubuntu in the desired partition and add an entry to the Windows bootloader, so you can select which

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Goodness I thought I could just jump into this one before anyone else could even reply to it. Part of the reason why I even bothered to recover this account to begin with.It does look like Hunter grunt/tward stole my thunder though

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Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Im still using Arch as a secondary OS, though for now I mostly use Windows, since applications such as Firefox, while decently accessible, do have some outstanding problems that havent been resolved for as least 7 version, like text

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Fergregoire94, I think at this point the biggest issue a new Linux user has with Linux as far as accessibility goes is simply his or her unfamiliarity with the operating system, screen reader, and the graphical desktop he or she may

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Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Niklas, if I were you Id either begin with Vinux for or Ubuntu Gnome 14.04.Vinux 4 is a decent distribution for beginners because everything is more or less configured for a blind user out of the box, and was designed primarily

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions After many years, Im here again, thinking on stay.Yesterday I was asking myself on it: someone told me that Orca is not so developed as Windows screen readers like JAWS and even NVDA. When I tried Ubuntu in 2011, in addition to usual

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Fergregoire94, I use Linux daily. In fact, I do consider it my primary operating system. That said, I wont say it is for everybody. Access wise it is ahead of Windows in some areas and behind in others. However, comparing Orca

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Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Tward, your actual experience is interesting. Im sure I will encourage some users to jump into the GNU/Linux world.The fact that Orca cannot support every GNU/Linux application is not a fault; like on Windows and almost on any

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions @fergregoire94: To answer your question, yes I use Linux at the CLI only, for running servers, on a hobby and pro basis. I personally consider the state of graphical Linux accessibility to be inadequate, but were all different

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Fergregoire94, yes, as a matter of fact I do. I myself use Frotz for Linux with the Speakup screen reader for playing Zcode and Glulx based games. In addition I use an interpreter called Scare for playing a number of games written

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions For those wondering about the sonar project, you can now find it at its new home!http://sonargnulinux.com/And try out the new! Sonar beta, from now on being based off of Manjaro, at:http://sonargnulinux.com/?p=99As a side note

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Tward, your actual experience is interesting. Im sure you will encourage some users to jump into the GNU/Linux world.The fact that Orca cannot support every GNU/Linux application is not a fault; like on Windows and almost on any

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Tward experiences make me think that it requires a lot of effort, but if someone is committed to learn new principles and experiment with many settings (settings understood as specific distros, not only options), you could stop using

a question about blind friendly linux distributions

a question about blind friendly linux distributions Hi to all Linux users on here,I have the Problem, that I want to try out Linux with an actual Distribution. But ever when I look to such things, I dont know whats most state of the art in regards to assistive Technologies and what to take

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions There is vinux.org.uk which is a ready set up Linux distribution you can either install or run from disc to try it out, though Im not sure its being updated any more sadly. Aside from that youve hit on the exact problem Linux has all

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Depends on what you need. Are you looking to stay at the command line, or do you want to go GUI? Its going GUI which is where the trouble starts, naturally. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=181896#p181896

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Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Im curious what youd suggest for staying at the command line? I might have a play with something like that. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/viewtopic.php?pid=181917#p181917

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Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions How deep do you want to get into this?Debian is an excellent binary distribution with a reputation for maintainability, because the package manager does all the work. However, its all policies and patches, so its arguable that you

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions How deep do you want to get into this?Debian is an excellent binary distribution with a reputation for maintainability, because the package manager does all the work. However, its all policies and patches, so its arguable that you

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Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Vinux is really meant for beginners, it is built so you dont need to worry about installing inaccessible stuff to begin with and it tells you if something is not going to work. They also have tutorials on their website for vinux. I

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions ah, okay. I wasnt sure about vinux because it hasnt been updated for a Long time. I hadnt know that its still in development. First I Need something for beginners to start with since I came from Windows and had no much experience

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions Hi,I use ubuntu Gnome in a VM. Quite accessible, but scary, since in the desktop ORCA stops talking wtill you press some keystroke. I have had no experience with Linux and havent experimented with it recently, but its a recommendation

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Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions 4 things you need to know about linux that is different than windows:the windows key takes you to your desktopthe alt+f1 key opens the start menu. the alt+f10 key opens the control panel (I think it is that last key command, it may

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions

Re: a question about blind friendly linux distributions ah okay, thank you for the Information. Maybe I should try ubuntu Gnome out? First, i think I would try out GUI and than the console, so the distrobution should offer both in an accessible way. It seems that the Gnome Project makes