Hi Thomas, Since Win4Lin requires use of the GUI under Linux, it would not presently be accessible until a screen reader like Gnupernicus is ready for primetime. Thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Ward" <slingshooter@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 4:21 PM Subject: Win4Lin Demo. > Hi, I thought everyone would be interested in this program I just > discovered. > > I am not sure what the accessability of this will be, but thought you might > be interested in knowing this software exists. > > Win4Lin Demo version > > Win4Lin Demo version > > Description > > Run Your Favorite Windows Applications on Linux Today! > > Imagine being able to run your favorite Windows? applications on the Linux? > operating system in the fastest Windows 95/98 environment for Linux. > > NeTraverse Win4Lin 3.0 enables Linux users to run popular Windows programs > at native speeds without additional hardware or the need to dual boot, > dramatically > improving productivity and reducing hardware and OS license upgrade cost. > > Run Windows and Linux Concurrently > Browse Windows and Linux file systems > Windows share memory like other Linux processes > No partitioning, no dual-boot required > > Run Windows Applications on Linux > Run Windows Applications at Native Speeds, if not faster! > > Drive down operating costs and increase productivity > Runs on minimally configured PCs > Boots and recovers Windows quickly and easily > Windows application failures will not crash Linux system > > Features > > Windows Networking Support: > Networking via the Linux? IP stack (WinSock) > Virtual Network Card emulation (VNET) support including Network Neighborhood > and Microsoft Exchange with optional 2nd IP address > > New easy-to-use graphical installer - New! > Automates installation, registration & upgrades > Kernel 2.4.x support - New ! > Downloads new kernels via installer > > List of Popular Application Support > Microsoft? Office Suite > Microsoft Outlook > Microsoft Internet Explorer > Intuit? Quicken > Intuit TurboTax > Lotus? SmartSuite > Adobe?Photoshop > Adobe Acrobat > Netscape? Navigator > Palm Desktop > Winamp > Windows Media Player > ACT! > > Installation > > 1- use either the Software Manager to install this program > 2- or as 'root' from the command line: > urpmi win4lin-mdk-cdcom > > Launch > > 1- Open the KDE or GNOME menu, click on the Win4Lin icon. > > Useful Links > > License Purchase > Publisher Website > http://www.netraverse.com/ > > Licence > > 30 days trial version > > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
