serial port output

[Georgina]

Hi

Microsoft Batch 98.


-----Original Message-----
From: speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca
[mailto:speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca]On Behalf Of Janina Sajka
Sent: 04 October 2001 21:33
To: speakup at braille.uwo.ca
Subject: Re: serial port output


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.
>
> Chow:
> Michael
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> P S
> Anyone dabble in amateur radio?
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