[Trainer-talk] Introduction to Linux/Next Meeting of the Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired

[David Goldfield]

While Microsoft has been reducing the prices for recent upgrades to 
Windows, we all know that the initial purchase of a full Windows install 
CD is not free and, for some, not very affordable.  Once you have a 
Windows PC up and running, obtaining some of the programs you want or 
might need will cost even more money.  Except for NVDA, Windows screen 
readers aren't free and, for some consumers, are not very affordable.  
Linux is an operating system which is free and open source, along with 
most of the software you would want or need for it, including screen 
readers.
Austin Seraphin, programmer and accessibility advocate, will be our 
guest speaker for the next meeting of the Philadelphia Computer Users' 
Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  Austin began programming 
when he was 7 years of age.  In addition to using the Mac as well as 
iOS, he also uses Linux and knows it from the perspective of 
accessibility.  I'll start out by interviewing Austin about his work and 
use of accessibility on Linux.  Following this, Austin will take your 
questions about this operating system.
When: Friday, June 27
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time
To participate, call (712) 432-3900.  When prompted for an access code, 
enter 391477, followed by the pound key.
We will begin at 8:00 PM sharp.

I'm looking forward to having you at the meeting.

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      David Goldfield,
Assistive Technology specialist
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