Re: [orca-list] Recommendation of Linux for Windows and Mac switchers

[Jude DaShiell <jdashiel shellworld net>]

Probably the closest turn key solution that's accessible Linux has is 
adrian knoppix Live-CD and you won't need a magnifier to test that out. On 
Tue, 7 Dec 2010, Rob Lambert wrote:

> Keep in mind I'm not an Orca screen reader user, and my attempts to use the
> magnifier weren't very successful (I use the magnifier built into Compiz
> Fusion). Some have asked "should I use Linux?" One person in particular is a
> screen reader user. I've been hesitant to recommedn Linux to them, because
> of it not being necessarily a "turn key" solution, and this is because of
> Orca, while usable, can sometimes be unpredictable from what I've heard. For
> instance, Virtual Box doesn't talk at all, while Bleach Bit talks just fine.
> What is your view on recommending Linux to someone who lacks the funds for
> the Mac but is begging to get out of  the Windows environment? As I said I
> personally have been hesitant to do this, especially with the new Unity
> interface just around the corner for Ubuntu.