I got the same error: could not insert 'speakup': key not available. I'm on Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS. On 7/31/17, Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Howdy, > > speakup is an kernel module. > installing stuff from tarballs is not the best idea in case of kernel > modules i think. > you need to care about updating it by yourself. that sayd. > you cannot run speakup. it needs to be loaded into the kernel > "sudo modprobe speakup speakup_soft" > after doing that you might be able to install and run "espeakup" to use > espeak as speech synth for speakup. > by the way, what distribution are you using? maybe i m to "blind ;)" to > find that very useful information. > if speakup is available as package in your distribution you should > prefer that way instead of using a tarball. > > if you are using a more current system like Arch or Antergos you will be > able to install "fenrir-git" via AUR. that is an basic userspace > screenreader without need of kernel module stuff. > > cheers chrys > > Am 31.07.2017 um 22:29 schrieb Linux for blind general discussion: >> I'm trying to use speakup with espeakup. >> Espeakup says: "Unable to open the soft synth device: no such file or >> directory". >> I thought I'd installed speakup, but typing it gives "command not found". >> I just downloaded a speakup tarball (that took some digging). Running >> the makefile produces two errors that I don't understand. >> >> What is speachd-up? Do I need it in addition to speakup and espeakup? >> >> On 7/31/17, Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >>> Hi, >>> Do you use espeakup or speechd-up, or some hardware synthesizer? >>> If you use espeakup or speechd-up, kill all instances and start it from >>> the >>> graphical terminal with sudo. >>> Then, switch to some text console and log in - you probably won't have >>> speech on the login prompt. >>> >>> -- >>> Best wishes, >>> Zahari >>> >>> Linux for blind general discussion wrote: >>> Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 01:53:38PM -0500 >>> >>>> I'm using Orca on Ubuntu MATE. I want to use several terminal >>>> applications because I'm unsatisfied with the desktop apps I currently >>>> use. >>>> Orca's terminal support sucks. >>>> I've installed speakup, but it never runs when I switch to terminal. >>>> Any suggestions for fixes I might try? Thanks. >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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