What list are you referring to? The only list I see is > When they do, there will be Debian live images which work just like > ubuntu or Vinux or trisquel or sonar. which does include ubuntu. these are all Debian based distROS. RHEL is not a Debian based distro. Furthermore, Vinux, Trisquil and Sonar are all distros made with the blind specifically in mind. On 06/03/13 10:51, Kevin wrote: > Thank you Doug. I noticed that Redhat or ubuntu is not in that list. Is > there a reason for that? Just curious. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blinux-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blinux-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] > On Behalf Of Doug Smith > Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 10:51 AM > To: Linux for blind general discussion > Subject: Re: some bees nest stirring, was just how much can you do with? > > Just try the latest version of Debian testing. Whether you choose the > network install, referred to on the page as netinst, or to use images, the > text-based Debian installer is a complete gem to use. It uses speakup and > is even kind enough to set up your console environment with speakup so > you're really ready to go without sighted assistance. > > 1. download and burn the image of your choice: for your case, most likely, > the i-386 version. > 2. Burn the image to a cd or dd it onto a USB flash drive. > 3. boot. > 4. When the disk drive stops spinning, or you have waited a few seconds > after loading the usb drive, press lowercase s and then return. > 5. You will hear speakup come up and immediately begin reading the beginning > of the installer. You should be good to go from that point. > > Debian testing is proving to be rock-stable here and I have found no show > stoppers yet. I don't know why they don't go ahead and release it as > stable. > > When they do, there will be Debian live images which work just like ubuntu > or Vinux or trisquel or sonar. You can boot with them to see how you will > like them first then decide to install. > > I happen to like all the above versions, and I would be hard-pressed to tell > you which one you might want, but use the one you like most. You have > the freedom to try them all and find one. > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > -- Christopher (CJ) chaltain at Gmail _______________________________________________ Blinux-list mailing list Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list