That's cool, and I'd definitely like some help with MacPorts + brltty that since the only resource I can find on Google is that readme you posted a few years ago. I'd like my Mac a lot more with brltty and emacspeak. Thanks, Amanda On 9/26/17, Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Oh sorry, I use emacs in terminal all the time and it just uses the same > voice I have running whatever it is. > > And yes, I see what you mean now. I like working in terminal for certain > things too and now I see how this relates to your interview. Thanks for > explaining. > > > > -- > Cheryl > > > Go beyond the Christmas story this year; > meet Immanuel (God with us), > Jesus, the crucified Savior, > Christ, the risen LORD!!! > > > > On Sep 26, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Linux for blind general discussion > <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> There are plenty of voices. Go into voiceover utility into the speech >> category ... > > I know how to switch voices with voiceover but I'm asking about emacs. > Alex always comes up with no obvious way to change it. > >> However, I don't understand what this has to do with your job interview. > > It's probably overkill but I thought it would be nice to have an > environment that I feel comfortable coding in. Terminal with voiceover > is still awkward. > > On 9/26/17, Linux for blind general discussion <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: >> There are plenty of voices. Go into voiceover utility into the speech >> category and the voices tab. There are the voices already on your Mac and >> there are ones you can download. Also infovox voices can be purchased. >> You >> can switch between the voices on your Mac by using >> cmd-option-control-downarrow. If you hold down command-option-control and >> right arrow you can also change the pitch and reate and volume. >> >> As for setting up brltty, if you have Macports installed on your computer >> and are using a supported display, it doesn't need to be that hard. You >> don't mention which display you are using. I am sure there are probably >> others on the list that could help you with that and I will be glad to >> try >> to help you. You can also use the brltty list if you have not already >> subscribed to it. >> >> However, I don't understand what this has to do with your job interview. >> I >> don't think Apple cares how well you use terminal or how well you use >> emacspeak or some other system with another braille program. They are >> going >> to want you to be using Apple braille and Text Edit and Pages. Perhaps >> you >> are talking about your own personal use which will make it easier for you >> to >> do the job? I am assuming apple braille works on your computer with your >> braille display and you are talking only about work in terminal. >> >> On Sep 26, 2017, at 1:23 PM, Linux for blind general discussion >> <blinux-list@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> Hi, I know it's the Linux list but this is super important because I >> have a job interview with Apple coming up. >> >> The latest emacs + emacspeak is running on my MacBook but the Braille >> doesn't work. The only way I can think to make it work is to set up >> brltty. I found this process way too hard when I attempted it last >> year. Has it gotten easier, or is there another way to get Braille >> with emacspeak on MacOS? >> >> Also, can I use some other voice besides Alex. He sounds awful when I >> speed him up (I purchased a machine, not a human). Basically, has >> anyone found a way to get clear, fast speech under this setup? >> >> 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