Re: [orca-list] Is Linux suitable for non-programmer/computer scientists?

[Christopher Chaltain <chaltain gmail com>]

You don't need to use the command line or know a lot of complicated bits 
to use Linux. It's definitely not just for programmers and computer 
scientists. This list is about Orca, which is a screen reader for the 
graphical desktop. Of course, knowing and using the command line opens 
some things up to you but it's not necessary to use Linux.

I'd suggest starting off with Ubuntu 12.04. You just need to hit the 
control+s key once you hear the drums. Another option is vinux 3.0.2 or 
the beta of vinux 4 which is based on Ubuntu and just comes up talking.

On 03/17/2013 04:55 AM, James AUSTIN wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I don't post too often but read this list with great interest.
>
> I'm not going to go into my reasons here, but I am beginning to think that my current  access solution could 
> be in the process of stagnating.
>
> I would be very sad to say goodbye to it, but the time might come when such a course is necessary.
>
> Reading the list suggests that a great deal of command line knowledge and complicated bits and piece are 
> involved in Linux, even after all of this time.  I'm not exactly a command line newbie, but many of you are 
> far more conversant than I am.
>
> Do any of you have  any suggestions where I might start if I did decide to jump on the Linux band wagon 
> please? I have been reading a lot about Ubuntu and it seems to be the favourite among many.
>
> Thank you and please feel free to write to me off-list if you prefer.
>
> Take care
> James
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