The FAQ

[Ann Parsons]

Hi all,

First of all, I want to tell you all how much I appreciate all your
help.  You guys are great, and I really appreciate all your comments.  

Now, let me rebut some of this stuff.  From the discussion about the
different distros and the different ways to obtain good results, I
have concluded that the instructions on how to install Speakup do not
belong in the FAQ.  They belong in a full document of their own,
complete with full discussion of the exact commands relating to
synthes and distros and kernel versions.  This is a FAQ.  the answer
to the question about how to install Speakup should be as general as
possible and point to specific info in an additional document.  Note:
Janina, the reason that the install part of the FAQ seems to be skewed
toward Slackware is simply because that was the *only* specific
instructions I received.  Since I'm not a techie, I'm a writer, I work
with what I'm given.  

RE the beginning paragraph, yes, Janina, you are right on all counts,
and I will change it forthwith.  

RE the discussion on cursoring, yes, you're right there too.  I think
I'll just delete it.

RE the discussion of Speakup and Emacspeak, notice I didn't say V.S.,
I liked your comments there too.    I shall incorporate them.

RE the question about which versions of speakup work with which
kernels, I think that I will change 0.10 to 0.10A and say that those
who are using older kernel versions need to consult either the list or
blah, blah, docs which I hope are available.  

RE the bit about Linux and older systems, no, I disagree about leaving
this out.  Reason?  This is an issue close to my heart.  It is
precisely because Linux can run well on a 486, I have one upstairs,
that it is so valuable!  It is not difficult to get Linux to work on a
486, especially if you use a distro that allows you to use the pkgs
you need instead of the pkgs that include X and so on.  Debian and
Slackware are particularly well suited to this type of customized
installation.  If there were a doc about which pkgs were actually
needed in order to run a decent system on a 486, that would be great.
Maybe I'll write one, after this here FAQ.  Do you guys remember when
you had a shell account that only had 20 megs in it?  You can run a
basic system in about 800 megs.  As for mp3's no, you may not have
room for MP3's but you can stream some of them.  If 30 gig hard drives
are down to $99, what are 2.5 ones going for, eh?  

Yes, the comment about if it runs on Windows OK, it will run on Linux
is apt.    I will include it.

I think I've covered the water-front here.  If I haven't, just give me
a nudge and remind me.  I figured it would be easier to write one long
msg rather than try to answer everyone individually.  Again, thanks so
much for all your help.  I'm going to continue to need it if this docs
project is going to continue.  

Ann P.
   


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