Re: [orca-list] questions re: ubuntu and/or debian, speech software, nautilus, and more

[Jason Custer <jscuster gmail com>]

Thank you for the fast reply. In answer to your question below, it may
very well be another problem that prevents speech at login, any ideas?
I do have media keys, they work fine once logged in, but there is no
response on the  login screen itself.


Thank you,
Jason Custer

On 8/8/12, Christopher Chaltain <chaltain gmail com> wrote:
> See some answers/comments below.
>
> On 08/08/12 06:11, Jason Custer wrote:
> > 2. After installing Ubuntu, the login screen spoke nicely, after
> > pressing ctrl-S, but after updating, it spoke no more. I have read
> > that others experience this problem and find the sound is muted. Can I
> > unmute this via command line or something? I've tried modifying the
> > /etc/pulse/default.pa and (system.pa?) files to set the volume and
> > unmute the sink, but to no avail. I have no sighted assistance, my
> > screen is busted on the laptop in question.
>
> Are you sure your sound is muted as opposed to running into another
> problem? Do you have any dedicated media keys on your laptop?
>
> > 4. Using Ubuntu, how can I "see" what applications are available, and
> > select one to run? For example, if I install an app, how can I find
> > and start it without using alt-f2 and typing in the command? After
> > all, this is supposed to be a graphical UI, right?
>
> Try leaving the search field blank, arrowing down to the applications
> button and pressing enter. Now expand the installed applications
> sections and arrow around the grid.
>
> > 5. Orca is dog slow when using Nautilus. It may not be Orca's fault, I
> > don't know, but is there any way to pick up the pace, or a better file
> > manager? I turned off all the things in prefferences, such as:
> > thumbnails, counting items, etc.
>
> Make sure the sidebar is disabled and use icon mode.
>
> > 6. I have one program that requires windows, and I have to use this
> > program, there is no other. Has wine gotten accessible yet? If not,
> > which is more accessible, VirtualBox or VMWare Player, maybe something
> > else?
>
> I use VMware Player, and I find it completely accessible.
>
> --
> Christopher (CJ)
> chaltain at Gmail
>
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