[Electronics-talk] Linux and smart watch

[Christopher Chaltain]

I'm not sure what the original question was, since it doesn't seem to be 
included in the thread below, but I wouldn't agree that Orca isn't a 
very good Linux screen reader. I was using it as my main screen reader 
on my job in a Linux shop as long ago as 2011. Before and since, it's 
been basically the only screen reader I've used at home. I do supplement 
it with Speakup, Emacspeak and ChromeVox, but this isn't because it 
isn't a good screen reader, but rather, I'm just using the right tool 
for the job. I do use Windows once in a blue moon at home, but this is 
just to use iTunes with my iPhone.

One thing you get with Orca that I don't see with any other screen 
reader is such close communication with the Orca developers, and almost 
immediate responses to bug reports. There are also issues with the 
applications and access technology layers in Linux, which aren't the 
fault of Orca.

This doesn't seem to be on topic for this list to me, so that may be 
another reason to take Jim's advice and take this to NFBCS or another list.

On 08/04/2015 09:49 AM, Jim Barbour via Electronics-talk wrote:
> Hey Everyone,
>
> Ben, The picture of the watch clearly shows 4 cells, but the rest of your questions are interesting.
>
> The Linux conversation will likly get more traction on the nfbcs list. Several of us on that list make our living on Linux.
>
> I haven't used Orca in several years, but it certainly wasn't a very good linux screen reader then.
>
> Generally, I recommend some type of terminal based option for using Linux, either an ssh client from windows, or a Linux based terminal screen reader such as yasr (yet another screen reader)
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Aug 04, 2015 at 06:17:57AM -0600, Ben Fulton via Electronics-talk wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I hope nobody is annoyed with me covering multiple topics in one email...
>>
>> Coming at the Linux question from the angle of a Linux user. Have you checked Orca. - It's a Linux based screen reading program.
>>
>> Secondly,
>> There didn't seem to be much information on the smart watch. Like, how many cells does it actually have. - With a 10hr battery life. how does one recharge it.  Personally, I want a watch to last for 24hrs or more.  Can it be recharged on the move i.e. does it come with a portable charger.  Also, when will it be available? and What is the exact price? I followed the link provided but couldn't find quick answers to these questions, and I have little patience for wading through web pages looking for information buried within links.
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