Thank you. Can anyone share any experience with Talking Arch on a Netbook? On 5/9/14, Albert Sten-Clanton <albert.e.sten_clanton@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I'd guess that Arch Linux is worth looking at closely. It takes more work > to set up than some distros, but it gives you a good deal of control over > what's on your machine and begins as more or less minimalist. It also, in > general, has very good documentation. You can check out the talking > version > at > > www.talkingarch.tk > > If you're interested. > > Also, others should feel free to correct or expand on what I've said here. > > Al > > -----Original Message----- > From: blinux-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:blinux-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] > On Behalf Of Bhavya shah > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 6:03 AM > To: Linux for blind general discussion > Subject: Re: Netbook Oriented Linux Distributions Accessibility > > Hi. > I repeat that I am on the lookout of a distro that is completely accessible > and uses minimal system resources but not compromosing on any advanced > features. > According to my Google Search here are some wonderful lightweight Linux > distros. I request to share your views about their > accessibility: > Puppy Linux > Schubuntu > Bodhi Linux > Lubuntu > CrunchBang > I openly wlecome other accessible and lightweight distros as well. > I would appreciate any assistance. > > On 5/9/14, Bhavya shah <bhavya.shah125@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Hi. >> Ubuntu is a pretty resource hungry operating system and there are many >> lightweight versions of the same available. >> On the Vinux Support group members have informed me that Vinux may not >> perform well on a Netbook. >> Also, there are so many netbook oriented Linux distributions such as >> Puppy Linux, Crunchbang, Lubuntu etc. What about their accessibility? >> Please highlight accessibility of lightweight Linux distributions. >> I am also disclosing some important system information that may help >> you in offering recommendations: >> 300 gb hard rive with Intel Atom Processor n-2600 1.6ghz 1 gb DDR 3 >> RAM I would appreciate any assistance. >> >> On 5/8/14, Rob Harris <robh@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> Ok, thanks for all this; have to go this way soon enough I reckon. >>> >>> Rh. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Christopher Chaltain" <chaltain@xxxxxxxxx> >>> To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 12:45 PM >>> Subject: Re: Netbook Oriented Linux Distributions Accessibility >>> >>> >>> Ubuntu, which Vinux is based on, will recognize and work with a NTFS >>> file system and external hard drives. You'll want to put it on it's >>> own partition, running something like EXT4, but you'll be able to get >>> to your other partitions, including NTFS, and you won't have any >>> problems working with external hard drives, USB sticks and so on. >>> >>> Although I agree the Cloud won't replace local storage any time soon, >>> I don't agree that we'll end up regretting putting data in Clouds. >>> >>> On 05/08/2014 02:23 AM, Rob Harris wrote: >>>> Thanks for this, will have to go this way soon when XP finally falls >>>> off the end. >>>> >>>> How destructive of existing file system is it? my file data set is >>>> the all important, amazing how many Os now don't seem to take that >>>> so seriously now. >>>> And we can't and imho, shouldn't put all our stuff in clouds, we'll >>>> get to regret it,eventually. >>>> >>>> How easy/difficult is it to have multiple hdds or attach external >>>> usb ones? >>>> I've had at least 2 since DOS days. >>>> >>>> Thanks, RobH. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Eric Oyen" <eric.oyen@xxxxxxxxx> >>>> To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 2:14 AM >>>> Subject: Re: Netbook Oriented Linux Distributions Accessibility >>>> >>>> >>>> there are 2 that are easily accessible for the blind. >>>> 1. Vinux (www.binuxproject.org) >>>> 2. Ubuntu >>>> >>>> >>>> Vinux comes up with a screen reader right from the install disk. >>>> Ubuntu just needs a creel-s to start up speech after booting. I use >>>> Ubuntu 13.04 here (mostly for my ham radio stuff). I also have a mac >>>> (which I am typing this email on) and a windows laptop (windows 7, >>>> UGH!). >>>> >>>> hope this info helps. >>>> >>>> -eric >>>> >>>> On May 7, 2014, at 6:23 AM, Bhavya shah wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear all. >>>>> I require information about the accessibility of netbook oriented >>>>> Linux distributions. >>>>> Currently, I use Windows 7 Starter but it is considerably slow. >>>>> Therefore I would like to switch to Linux Please tell me if any of >>>>> you use a Linux distribution for netbooks. >>>>> Thank you very much. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Best Regards >>>>> Bhavya Shah >>>>> Contact Details: >>>>> E-mail address: bhavya.shah125@xxxxxxxxx Skype username: bhavya.09 >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Blinux-list mailing list >>>>> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>>>> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Blinux-list mailing list >>>> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Blinux-list mailing list >>>> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>>> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Christopher (CJ) >>> chaltain at Gmail >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Blinux-list mailing list >>> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Blinux-list mailing list >>> Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx >>> https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list >>> >> >> >> -- >> Best Regards >> Bhavya Shah >> Contact Details: >> E-mail address: bhavya.shah125@xxxxxxxxx Skype username: bhavya.09 >> > > > -- > Best Regards > Bhavya Shah > Contact Details: > E-mail address: bhavya.shah125@xxxxxxxxx Skype username: bhavya.09 > > _______________________________________________ > Blinux-list mailing list > Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list > > _______________________________________________ > Blinux-list mailing list > Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list > -- Best Regards Bhavya Shah Contact Details: E-mail address: bhavya.shah125@xxxxxxxxx Skype username: bhavya.09 _______________________________________________ Blinux-list mailing list Blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list