BEGINNER--GOT QUESTIONS!

[Alex Snow]

I Agree.  I mean, guys, This is another new linux user, and all he needs is
some pointers to get him going.  And, lets give him a good first impression
of how usefull this list is and how helpfull it is.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William F. Acker WB2FLW +1-303-777-8123" <wacker at octothorp.org>
To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: BEGINNER--GOT QUESTIONS!


> Gena:
>
>      What the copulating hades ever possessed you to write such a post?  I
> understand that we're all a bit tense because of Teddy's constant
> trolling, but there's no reason to blast those who might not organize
> their thoughts in the way that *you* approve of.  What really pisses me
off
> about your post, is that's a perfect example of what some folks, Teddy for
> example, bitch about the Linux community for.  That's the reason I'm not
> on the Blinux list, for example.  The really cool thing about the Speakup
> list is that, in the vast majority of cases, we've been free of such
> trash.  No-one is holding a gun to your head requiring you to answer every
> post that you read.  If a question doesn't meet your ultra high standards
> for organization, why not do the Net a favor and just move on without
> responding.
>
>
>
>
>
>           Thanks for listening.
>           Bill in Denver
>
>
> On Sat, 1 Jun 2002, 'Georgina' wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> >
> > >
> > >I'm new in Linux. My questions are:
> > gj:  Welcome
> > >
> > >1. How do I download Linux.
> > gj:  Umm, don't know don't have a crystal ball to see what browser etc
> > your using.  As with many of your questions below, try looking at the
> > speakup site http://linux-speakup.org
> >
> > >2. Which version do I need.
> > gj:  The latest might be a good start.  If your referring to which
> > distribution then that's a matter of personal choice.  Again you'll see
> > more on the speakup site.
> > >3. How do I download speakfreely for linux and windows, I got the jaws
> > >scripts.
> > gj:  Do you mean where?  Try looking on the speakup site's goodies
> > directory.
> >
> > >4. Does speakup work with Braille.
> > gj:  Yes speakup will work along side brltty but speakup doesn't have
> > braille support built in.
> >
> > >5. Are there software synthesizers available for linux.
> > gj:  Yes, but none of them will work with speakup.  Again read the stuff
> > on the speakup site.
> >
> > >6. How closely related tounix is linux inits command structure?
> > gj:  Again I need a crystal ball.  I think that your asking about Unix,
> > well its very similar.
> >
> > >7. When can I go to a site to learn linux, how to install it and get a
> > >computer up and running?
> > gj:  Again a good starting point is the speakup site, if your concerned
> > with installing a talking distribution.  But why not use your friendly
> > google search engine for non blinux user related sites.
> >
> > >
> > >Urgently seeking info, thanks.
> > >
> > gj:  So why are you waisting my time asking questions that you can gain
> > from the speakup site, which you must be aware of as you've joined the
> > list.
> >
> > >John
> > >
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