Anything similar to this CD that talks for blind users?

Will Smith wilsmith at iglou.com
Thu Dec 22 21:35:54 EST 2005


This is an ad for a current product from E-bay.  I wonder if anything 
similar to this might be currently available to someone like me new to 
linux who'd like to set  it up even though I have only a Dubltalk external 
box and atypical windows PC cable of running windows 98se.

If such a product for blind PC users exists please advise where I can 
purchase such a CD, as I have only dial-up access and obviously can't 
easily download it.

If such a disk does not exist it would be a real winner for folks like me 
wanting to start using linux.

Will
wilsmith at iglou.com


BOOTDISK LINUX FULL OPERATING SYSTEM - LIVE-CD

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    United States
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                         BootDisk Linux - Simply the Best!

    BootDisk Linux is intended to be easy to try, easy to install and easy
    to use. You can
    boot from what is called a "live-cd"  to test drive BootDisk linux
    right from the CD.  You don't have to change
     anything on your computer to try it!!  Or install on your hard drive
    as a complete
    operating system. It's up to you!!
    Feature Packed!!

    BootDisk Linux comes fully packaged with all the cutting edge programs
    you need!! Such as, Instant Messenger programs, Full Office Suite,
    Music Player, Photo Editing Software, CD and DVD Burning and Movie
    Playback Software, MP3 file manager, Security and entertainment
    software. All this software would cost you thousands of dollars on a
    Windows based system!!

    There are so may free programs available for Linux there is not nearly
    enough room here to even scratch the surface!!
    Following are just a few of the many great programs included:
     gdkpod - Linux will work with your  iPod!!
    gtkpod is a platform independent Graphical User Interface for Apple's
    iPod . It supports the first to fourth Generation as well as the iPod
    mini, iPod Photo and the iPod shuffle.
    gdkpod
    Mozilla Thunderbird - Say Goodbuy to Junk Mail!!
    Thunderbird makes emailing safer, faster, and easier than ever before.
    With the industry's best implementations of features such as
    intelligent spam filters, built-in RSS reader, quick search, and much
    more.You can automatically have your junk mail deleted or you can put
    it in a folder you specify, just in case you like reading junk mail.
    Thunderbird lets you add additional features as you need them through
    extensions. Extensions are a powerful tool to help you build a mail
    client that meets your specific needs.
    thunderbird
    Open office - Why pay for Micrsoft Office!!
    OpenOffice.org the product is a multi-platform office productivity
    suite. It includes the key desktop applications, such as a word
    processor, spreadsheet, presentation manager, and drawing program,
    with a user interface and feature set similar to other office suites.
    Sophisticated and flexible, OpenOffice.org also works transparently
    with a variety of file formats, including those of Microsoft Office.
    open office
    ~FAQs~

    Do I have to install this OS over my Windows XP install?

    No you don't. You have three options:
      * Do not install any software to the hard drive. You can run the OS
        from the "LIVE-CD".
      * Reformat the hard drive and install Runlevel Linux onto it as the
        only OS.
      * Install a dual boot system where Runlevel Linux or another OS like
        Windows XP can be run at startup.

    What will my package contain?
    One brand new BootDisk Linux CD, labeled and safely packaged in a
    case.
    What if my CD doesn't work?
    We guarantee against defective disks. If the CD is bad we will send
    you another at no charge.  We will do all we can to make you happy.
    What will it cost to ship?
    See shipping info below.
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