[Trainer-talk] Fwd: [Cavi-discuss] Fwd: Linux

[Jeanine Lineback]

The below is a response from the CAVI list serve. 


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> From: bando?ers <burt1iband at gmail.com>
> Date: May 20, 2012 11:22:44 PM CDT
> To: Jeanine Lineback <jeanine.lineback at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Cavi-discuss] Fwd: [Trainer-talk] Linux
> 
> I am completely blind so can't personally help with magnification, but I've heard quite a few partially sighted folk say they prefer compis or Orca to the expensive windows alternatives. 
> For screenreading Orca is not up to NVDA or Jaws standards _generally, but has its moments where it shines as well. And for the CLI speakup is generaly quite stable and usable. I'm wanting to check out Jupiter for the command line as well, and for older Linux releases yasr can work for a backup, but is not a first line tool.
> 
> I of course have no idea what you sent to your contact, but I'd suggest the following. The Vinux Support Googlegroup/mailing list is a very friendly  place to get answers regarding Linux and Accessibility. For more technical questions relating specificly to Orca there's the Orca list. 
> Ubuntu Accessibility can be helpful if this person will be using Ubuntu, and there are a few other lists with their archives depending on what the person is using.
> 
> Feel free to pass my e-mail address along and if I can't help specifically with something I may be able to point him/her to a good resource. 
> 
> I've been using Linux as my primary OS for going on two years now, so I'm fairly well aquainted with both GUI and CLI screenreading under Linux. 
> 
> The Vinux list has a link on vinuxproject.org, and a quick google will turn up any of the resources I mentioned as well. 
> 
> AI'm a long way from a Linux expert, but I would say I'm fairly knowledgable regarding how to use Linux with speech, and I'm more than happy to try and support new VI Linux users.
> Regards,
> --
> B.H. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 04:26:32PM -0500, Jeanine Lineback wrote:
>> Good afternoon. This is a question from the tech trainers mailing
>> list. I emailed her what information I know about screen readers and
>> magnification under Linux. But I know very little. I know there is
>> someone on this list that knows way more than I. I'd appreciate if you
>> would share your knowledge.
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: The Brandts <djsabrandt at gmail.com>
>> Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 12:17:20 -0500
>> Subject: [Trainer-talk] Linux
>> To: Assistive Tech Trainers <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> 
>> Tech Trainers,
>> 
>> I am working with someone who is using a Point of Sale program in
>> Linux 2.6.  I have never worked with Linux and know virtually nothing
>> about it.  Can anyone point me to a manual or give me information
>> about built-in magnification or screen reader with Linux?  My client
>> is a JAWS user but has also used MAGic.
>> 
>> Any assistance will be greatly appreciated!
>> 
>> Jan
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