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

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

Yes, unix/linux are common for servers and networking but it seems people 
that push linux are hobbyist, unemployed or a combination of several and 
don't consider others who are forced to use microsoft due to agency, 
business or company standards.
Bryan Schulz


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Goldfield via Trainer-talk" <trainer-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology" 
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Sent: Monday, June 16, 2014 11:36 AM
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Introduction to Linux/Next Meeting of the 
Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired


> 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.
>
> -- 
>
>      David Goldfield,
> Assistive Technology specialist
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