Re: [orca-list] distribution for netbook

[Jason White <jason jasonjgw net>]

Justin Harford <blindstein gmail com> wrote:
 
 
> I think a lighter variant of linux would be better for this machine. What do
> you guys think? Is there a way I could lighten up vinux, or a good distro
> out there that you would suggest for me? 

In this situation I would install Debian, choosing only the essential
packages during the installation process. I would then boot the new system and
start installing only the packages that I needed.

Arch Linux should also be flexible enough to allow you to do this.

I would also suggest working primarily from console sessions rather than from
a GUI, and trying out alternatives to Gnome such as XFCE, accessibility to
which with Orca is said to be improving.

I have fast machines with a lot of memory, but I still prefer to work
primarily in console sessions. I only run X when I need Firefox or some other
GUI application.