Re: [orca-list] To Sandy: advice to a new user from another new user.

[Krishnakant <hackingkk gmail com>]

On Fri, 2009-10-16 at 19:52 -0400, Peter Tesar wrote:
> Hi,
>  
> IÂm also new to this and perhaps my experiences over the last month
> can help.
>  
> I downloaded the Vinux 2.0, Ubuntu8.04 and Ubuntu 9.04 ISO files.
> These can be burned (using an ISO burner) to create a live CD. 
>  
> Your computer must have the BIOS/CMOS setting set to allow powering on
> the computer with the CD in the tray. This is called booting from the
> CD.
>  
>  
> 1) If I boot to the Vinux live CD, it takes 4 minutes until I hear
>  Âwelcome toORCAÂ. 
Depends on the memory and other factors.

> This is a distribution that does not need sighted assistance and it
> will start talking automatically. It has allowed me to learn some
> basic commands and to navigate the GUI and command line console.
> Same can be done with ubuntu live cd.

>  
>  
>
> 2) If I boot to the Ubuntu live CD, it does not result in ORCA
> starting automatically. The word Install must be highlighted and a
> setup process is required with sighted assistance.
Orca can indeed be started on the ubuntu live cd.
when the cd is inserted, the first prompt asks for the language, hit
enter.
now press f5 and then 3.
f5 is for accessibility menu and 3 is orca.
now hit enter 2 times.
you will find that orca starts on the live cd as well.

>  
> However, you can install the Ubuntu with Windows and JAWS running.
> Just insert the CD into the tray and a Windows dialogue box titled
> Ubuntu setup menu will come up. Tab to and select the ÂInstall Inside
> Windows button.

No, you can run the ubuntu installer directly with orca running.
I am using orca 2.27.1 with ubuntu 9.04 and I don't feel any need for
any proprietory software or proprietory OS.
Infact I am more happy than ever before.
Net works perfectly with firefox and evolution is a very accesible mail
client (I keep requesting a tutorial for thunderbird but never got
one ).
the entire office suite works very well with orca.
No problems chatting using pidgin and ekiga is accessible as well.

Go for it and you will love it.

Happy hacking.
Krishnakant.


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