Re: [orca-list] First time trying linux

[Thomas Ward <thomasward1978 gmail com>]

Hi Nickus,

As you are a new user to Linux I recommend trying Vinux because it has
been designed out of the box for a blind user. Accessibility features
such as Orca have been preconfigured for maximum accessibility out of
the box and will get you started on the road to learning Linux and its
adaptive technologies without having to perform a custom setup of
these features on your own. Later on after you master the essentials
you can try Mint, Ubuntu, Fedora, or whatever you want. However, I
think it is a good idea to try a distribution like Vinux where
accessibility is a given out of the box.

HTH


On 1/13/12, Nickus de Vos <bigboy529 gmail com> wrote:
> Hi all
> I'm new to this list and new to linux, in fact I haven't even
> downloaded it. I basically so far used windows with jaws mostly but
> also NVDA all my life but want to try linux. Firstly which version
> would be best to get to work with Orca, I did some reading and asking
> around and it looks like most people is prefering mint over ubuntu but
> I'm not sure which would be best in tirms of accessibility and best
> for a total newby to linux.
>
> Nickus
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