i forgot
the answer under linux for gui
is fedora core more than 3
but the cli is more suitable for a blind.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Greaves" <simongreaves43@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 12:59 PM
Subject: Advice for blind linux newbie
Hi, I have just subscribed. Hello to everyone. I was hoping for some
advice. My friend is visually impaired and has been struggling with
windows for the last year. The GUI is what is causing him the most
problems. As he has never been able to see well enough to grasp concepts
such as tabs, menus and the desktop, he often gets lost and doesn't know
where he is. His learning has come to a halt and he is getting
frustrated, so I have come here. I have wanted to try Linux myself and
thought I could learn a little along the way by setting it up for him.
On windows he uses Zoomtext (screen magnifier) and Jaws (screen reader).
I think this causes him more problems as he won't rely on either
completely. So I am looking for a simple setup that allows him to play
music, read emails and browse the web. Can anyone recommend which Linux
distros I could use and what I should install for accessibility with your
reasons please? This would be a great help.
Thank you
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