Good morning i use braille at moment with MS Windows looking at linux (long look sorry smile) i am not looking at x windows yet what I read for BrlTty looks good want to also know where I can find a list of programmes to use with linux at command line things like a word processor with spell check a spread sheet, data base and scheduler (very important) internet and e-mail programmes I want to thank those of you on this list who know about computer programming and can do that because I don't know I am a former user of MS dos and a current user of Ms Windows a user not a programmer if you give me a web cite I can look for myself no guarantee I wil understand it all but I do appreciate the help Also I have found a Linux Computer user group here in Perth Western Australia who will assist me a novice when I get going. I just want to have read a log of stuff before I get going. ======================================================== Standard disclaimer: Any recipient of this communication acknowledges that: * the Government Employees Superannuation Board accepts no responsibility for the contents, nor the validity of this communication; and * they do not rely on any view given unless it is properly authorised. ========================================================