Re: SANCB Request (fwd)

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Hi.  If they are asking about GUI access to Linux, the answ is no.  If
they wan console access to Linux, the answer is yes.  The fact they
mention JFW makes me think they mean GUI access.  Is it possible to find
out more information on exactly what they want to do?

          Kenny

On Mon, Oct 25, 2004 at 11:25:41PM +0200, Hans Zoebelein wrote:
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:20:40 +0200
> From: Anina Immelman <anina@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: hzo@xxxxxx
> Subject: SANCB Request
> 
> Hi Hans,
> 
> 
> 
> I'm a bit of a dummy when it comes to open source, so please excuse me if I
> ask stupid questions. Our blind users currently uses Jaws, but we have a
> serious problem when we try and find work for them because employers do not
> want to take the risk of splashing out on software for a new disabled
> employee. If we could use open source software we may be able to help a lot
> of people. Is there a program out there that can compare to Jaws in terms of
> stability and features? Where can I find out more? Our support guys are not
> familiar with open source - what can they do to gain more knowledge in order
> to support our users, should we decide to go the open source route.
> 
> 
> 
> I'll really appreciate any help you can give me.
> 
> 
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> 
> 
> Anina Immelman
> 
> South African National Council for the Blind
> 
> Department of Fundraising and Information
> 
> E-mail:  <mailto:anina@xxxxxxxxxxxx> anina@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Tel: +27 12 346-1171
> 
> Fax: +27 12 346-4699
> 
> 
> 
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