The short answer is read some documentation. Unlike windows you can't go putsing along guessing what to do, you have to learn and understand your programs a little more. Do you need basic command support? Some good programs? Places to look for further help? What you want to do is certainly doable in linux. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farhan" <i.am.farhan@xxxxxxxxx> To: "Speakup is a screen review system for Linux." <speakup at braille.uwo.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:45 AM Subject: getting off my windows dependency Hey i want to get off my windows dependency for reading email and using the net but i'm not sure how to do this. i need some help to get away from...microcrap. help? _______________________________________________ Speakup mailing list Speakup at braille.uwo.ca http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup