Re: [orca-list] orca on debian

[Steve Holmes <steve holmes88 gmail com>]

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I also found that if I changed my default run level to 2 down from 3,
Debian would startup in console mode and then use startx to start
gnome.  If you go ahead and let gnome come up with gdm, you can login
without speech and orca will startup once you have gone in anc
configured it to startup automatically at login.  But I like having
speech when I login so I do that through speakup.

On Tue, Mar 03, 2009 at 06:30:32PM +0000, Michael Whapples wrote:
> Hello,
> I am keeping it on list as some of it is relevant for orca.
>
> Starting with your first comment (which I feel is very relevant), the  
> initial set up of orca where it lists languages should be answered by  
> using the number of your choice. EG. For the IBMtts driver for gnome  
> speech the voice options may be presented as:
> 1 male 1
> 2 male 2
> 3 female 1
> ....
> To choose male 2 you should type 2 and press enter to accept. Orca  
> doesn't echo this.
>
> May be orca should be improved to give better feedback of what to do.  
> Also may be arrow selection as well. If you feel strongly about this  
> being a useability issue then report an enhancement bug at  
> http://bugzilla.gnome.org stating how orca could be improved. May be  
> report back your thoughts as well to this list.
>
> The next bit is a bit off topic but as it is in this message which does  
> include on topic stuff I will quickly say.
>
> I have achieved this by removing the execute bits from the gdm init file:
> chmod a-x /etc/init.d/gdm
> It may not be the best way but it works. Now this is done you should use  
> startx to start gnome.
>
> Michael Whapples
> On 23/12/42 19:59, Keith Barrett wrote:
> > Wonder if there are any debian users on the list.
> >
> > I have been trying to get gnome and orca working.
> >
> > So far, I have updated my apt/sources.list and used apt to install gnome
> > from squeeze.
> >
> > When gnome starts, I get the orca selection choices for language and
> > synth.
> >
> > However, I am finding that the arrow keys have no affect and once orca
> > has read the screen, I cannot get it to speak again.
> >
> > I presume that I should be able to make a selection with the arrow or
> > tabb?
> >
> > Not sure if I am doing something wrong or if this is a bug?
> >
> > Also, would like to stop gdm from starting.  I want to boot in to the
> > command line and only start gnome on demand.
> >
> > Perhapse it would be better to reply offlist as this may be considered
> > offtopic.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Keith
> >
> >
> >
> >    
>
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