BEGINNER--GOT QUESTIONS!

Sun Jun 2 13:46:50 EDT 2002

     Hi,

     Actually, I did answer most, if not all of Jon's questions by  phone.  
I greatly prefer voice communication and it seems to work out for John 
also.  And I must say that I found nothing rude or offensive in any of 
his posts.  He just asked a bunch of non-specific questions 
all at once.

I am deeply sorry if I hurt you in any way, Gena.  You folks are my 
brothers and sisters in the communities, both blindness and Linux.  But 
I 
value this list where people can com with any question about Linux or 
Speakup and get accurate and friendly assistance.

     Now I'm off to the reflector to see if you're around.

          Hope this clarifies my position, somewhat.
          Bill

On Sun, 2 Jun 2002, 'Georgina' wrote:

> Hi
> 
> Apologies for returning the tone that was received.  But the most
> valuable lesson that original poster needs to learn is to be able to ask
> politely and precisely what it is they want.  I notice you haven't
> attempted to answer the impossible questions.  I look forward to
> discussing these issues on the reflecter with you.
> 
> I'm hurt that you suggest that I have ultra high standards.  I was
> attempting to help.  There are many posts to which I do not reply.
> Gena
> 
> 
> 
> Blindness Advocacy and Self Help Online www.bashonline.org
> 
> >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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