Hi, My laptop is now set up to boot from CDs, so I can now try the live CD version of Ubuntu. I have a couple questions about the system: 1. Can you use any other soft synths with Orca? I know it comes with eSpeak, but I'm not too impressed with the voice. If not, that's OK, I'm sure I'll get used to it. 2. As far as applications go, are there any good audio editors or players, and games (such as text adventure interpreters) that can be used with Ubuntu and Orca? Thanks. Yours Sincerely, Kelly John Sapergia Personal Website: http://www.ksapergia.net Need to relax and unwind? Listen to "Northern Lights", Thursdays from 01:00 to 03:00 GMT (Wednesdays in North America) on ACB (American Council of the Blind) Radio Interactive at http://interactive.acbradio.org Visit the show's website at http://nl.ksapergia.net If you need jingles, voiceovers and music for your project at an affordable price, visit KJS Productions at: http://www.kjsproductions.com