[orca-list] Hello and an introduction

[James Austin <james austin1984 googlemail com>]

Hello folks,

My name is James Austin and I am a long time blind computer user who  
has used both  Windows and Mac OS X. I am considering switching to  
Linux from Windows XP or runing both side-by-side. I have one or two  
questions if that is okay;

1. Is it possible to run/install Ubuntu or Frespire with Orca during  
installation?

2. How does Linux know which drivers are used for sound etc?

3. It is easy to install apliations in Linux?

Thank you

Best wishes

James