GRML and Speakup

[Tony Baechler]

On 10/2/2015 10:46 AM, Techswing33 wrote:
> I second this. I've tried to do this in the past, but all the isos
> I've made then tried to boot have been nnonbootable.


I am working on a rescue CD based on Debian.  That is to say it is 99% 
Debian packages with very minor adjustments for accessibility.  It now even 
includes the Debian Installer, so you can install an official Debian system 
on your machine.  It comes up talking on two real machines and in a VM, but 
it needs wider testing.  I do have brltty enabled, but I don't have a 
Braille display.  It has most standard tools you would expect, plus you can 
install others if you want.  If you want a talking system out of the box, 
you can install the live system to your hard drive, but I don't recommend 
this.  Unlike other CDs, it should come up talking automatically and 
includes non-free firmware, so your wireless network should be detected.

There is just one small problem.  That is the bandwidth.  I hesitate to give 
out a download location here because I don't want my server to get flooded 
with hits.  Therefore, if you want it, please write off list.  I will 
eventually find a better hosting solution, but mirrors are welcome.  It's 
currently 64-bit only, but once it's stable, I plan to produce a 32-bit 
version and DVDs with a GUI.  I am guessing I'll need about 12.5 GB total, 
but not for now.

If this interests you, please test.  It needs testing on as much hardware as 
possible.  I think I included most important packages, but if you think 
something is missing, please let me know.  I plan to eventually set up a 
mailing list, but not until it gets more testing.