[orca-list] vinux1.3

["mike" <kb8aey verizon net>]

   I remember a few years ago several people complained about the installer and other things in ubuntu not 
being accessible. I admit I was among them.
   Personally I like experimenting, playing with different operating systems and so on. But most people do 
not. They either have a job to get done or want to simply turn on their computer and do what they want to do 
with out having to be a programmer.
   While I agree the more you know the more you can do with your computer. I think it is great that Tony 
stepped up and did the modifications that were necessary to give those who know nothing about Linux a distro 
they can use out of the box, and he should be encouraged.
   Actually, the purpose of Linux  or I should say one great advantage to Linux is that it can be modified to 
fit a persons needs. Ask Microsoft to add a feature you want to narrator and see how far you get.
   I will say both the Orca list and the ubuntu list have been very helpful to me from the beginning. Like 
most operating systems Ubuntu was developed for the sighted, but they have made a effort to improve 
accessibility. Orca is getting better all the time and feature requests are considered.
   Mike.