http://www.sysresccd.org/ It's a standard kernel parameter, I.E. fb1024 speakup_synth=blah *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 8/26/2004 at 2:50 PM ronald henri smith wrote: >how did you get the cd to speak? also where can we get this cd image >from? >thanks >hank >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Stephen Clower" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 2:35 PM >Subject: Linux to the rescue, was Re: salvaging laptop files > > >> Hi folks, >> Just a quick update to let you all know that I was successful in >locating >> a means by which to salvage the valuable documents from my laptop's hard >> drive. All I can say is, anyone who doesn't have a copy of >SystemRescuecd >> should go get one now. Unlike every other boot medium I tried, it >detected >> my network card and configured it automatically. Mounting my desktop's >FTP >> server was also very easy, and within minutes of getting the CD to >speak, >> I was transfering my files to the desktop. Yet again, Linux has saved >the >> day. >> >> Regards >> Steve >> >> >> >> *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** >> >> On 8/25/2004 at 4:36 PM Tim Chase wrote: >> >>>You may be able to use any number of the rescue discs that are >>>out there. Tom's Root Boot disk fits a number of handy utilities >>>on a single floppy--fast to download, and easy to use. However, >>>I'm not sure the support it may have for any accessible >>>technologies. It may, at a minimum, allow you to use a serial >>>console to your other PC over a null-modem cable. You can find it at >>> >>>http://www.toms.net/rb/ >>> >>>Alternatively, for a beefier download (hoping you've got >>>broadband, 'cuz downloading ISO images over dialup is no fun) you >>>could snag Knoppix, Oralux, or one of its kin. This would allow >>>you to have access to samba, NFS, as well as Apache and perhaps >>>even an FTP daemon, which could be configured to share the stuff >>>on your drive that's going ka-put. Likewise, if they're on the >>>same network (which it sounds like they are, as you want to use >>>Samba to shovel the files across) you can telnet/ssh from your >>>Windows box to the freshly booted Knoppix/Oralux/whatever box and >>>access & configure it remotely. >>> >>>I'm not sure if Tom's Root Boot disk allows you to pass in kernel >>>parameters at boot time, but the magic parameters would be the usual >>> >>>lilo: linux console=tty0 console=ttyS0,9600n8 >>> >>>(perhaps adjusted for GRUB if you use that instead) >>> >>>I hope this gets you on the road to recovery! >>> >>>-tim >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>> >>>Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>>https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >> >> >> Stephen Clower, that guy from the south. >> You can reach me by any of the following: >> E-Mail: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> MSN: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> AIM: AudioRabbit03 >> >> You can also check out my little home on the web by visiting >> http://www.steve-audio.net >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list > >---------------------------------------- >My Inbox is protected by SPAMfighter >654 spam mails have been blocked so far. >Download free www.spamfighter.com today! > > >_______________________________________________ > >Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list Stephen Clower, that guy from the south. You can reach me by any of the following: E-Mail: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx MSN: steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx AIM: AudioRabbit03 You can also check out my little home on the web by visiting http://www.steve-audio.net _______________________________________________ Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list