serial port output

[Janina Sajka]

If this were possible, we would not have had the problems we as a 
community have had with Windows installations. The only thing I know of 
which even comes close is that it is possible to install Windows from a 
script, much like a linux kickstart script. But, if one is to try that, 
one had best have all the answers in the correct order and correctly 
specified. This is not an easy task--though people have done it. I believe 
there is a script somewhere on the Win CDR, but I don't recall what it's 
called.

If you have to do this frequently, you might want to try a different 
strategy:

Create an image of a Windows installation without a nic and without video 
specifications--no networking and SVGA, in other words.

Then, write this Windows into an image file with dd.

Thereafter, everytime you need to start a new Windows installation, start 
from the dd file.

PS: Of course this requires you get a Win screen reader that doesn't care 
about video cards. There are a couple of such choices.


 On Thu, 4 Oct 2001, Michael wrote:

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> Hello all: 
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> I'm going to change sides for a moment and use what may be identified as bad language. <grin> 
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> I herd that it was possible, to output the install screens of a 9-x, NT-x platform to a serial port, to have it spoken by an external synthesizer.  One of the major stumbling blocks I'm faced with is total control of building a 9-X or NT-X machine from the ground up.  I have to rely on a sited individual to read the installation screens up until the point where my screen reader can be installed.  
> My current screen reader requires that IE 5.0, sound driver of course, and video driver be installed before it can become operational.  
> Can anybody shed some light on this matter? 
> I think one of the clear benefits of a Speakup adapted Linux machine is the ability for the blind user to hear the installation processes, along with the added security and the total independent control over 
> his or her computing environment.  
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> Chow:  
> Michael 
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> Anyone dabble in amateur radio? 
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				Janina Sajka, Director
				Technology Research and Development
				Governmental Relations Group
				American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

Email: janina at afb.net		Phone: (202) 408-8175

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