Demonstrating the power of Linux for blind people.

[Chris Norman]

I think the server setup is just best because then there is no messing 
around with GUI.

HTH,

Chris Norman.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ghoston, Ameenah" <AGhoston at NFB.ORG>
To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 1:49 PM
Subject: Demonstrating the power of Linux for blind people.


Ok, the last question, I posted caused a lot of discussion but let me 
clarify a few things.

I am actually not new to Linux but I have been out of touch for some time. 
I am in a position at my current job where people have heard about Linux for 
blind people and haven't seen it. Let's face it, blind people who are Linux 
users are primarily computer geeks including myself. So, I have the dubious 
task of demonstrating the power of Linux.


Does anyone have any recommendations on the following in terms of the best 
setup for my Linux needs?  This is why I was asking, why is it necessary to 
do a server install with an "everything" installation.


1. I want to set up a Linux box with speakup
Gnome, and KDE.


2. I have other projects to manage, so I don't want to spend a significant 
amount of time screwing with package depencies and what not.

3. I am dealing with the gambit of blind computer users and so, I want a 
setup that would work for your average user.

Note: This computer is for the purposes of demonstration.
I look forward to everyone's thoughts on this!

Ameenah A. Ghoston



Ameenah A. Ghoston
Access Technology Specialist
National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, Md. 21230
Phone 410-659-9314-2414
email: aghoston at nfb.org


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