Re: [orca-list] starting to use linux again

[Janina Sajka <janina rednote net>]

Juan:

If you're primary need is for ssh access to other machines, I don't
think you can do any better on any platform than to use the Linux
console with Speakup.

You'll should choose a distro that keeps its security code up to date,
kernel, openssh, etc. To my mind this puts vinux out, as it isn't update
sufficiently.

You should also run denyhosts to help mitigate attacks against your own
machine.

I still use Fedora, though installing from scratch isn't the same as in
years past. Easiest path may be to get help with the install from
someone sighted.

You can pretty much take the install defaults, except that I strongly
suggest putting your /home on a separate partition.

If I were not using Fedora, I believe Arch would be my second choice
today. I especially like the documentation Arch provides.

hth

Janina

Juan Hernandez writes:
> Sorry, forgot to put this in my first email.
>
> If someone could update me on what is out there.  I've looked at vinux, but
> is that the best out there?  My needs are fairly simple.  I need to admin
> some unix servers.  I am not a huge fan of current ssh windows clients
> either GUI, or command prompt.  I can't stand the cursor tracking.  I need
> to be able to edit files remotely etc, and have the speech keep up with me.
> In years past, I used a box with fedora w/ speakup.  I don't want to put a
> huge amount of work into getting this working for my needs, but some work is
> ok.
>
> Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Juan Hernandez [mailto:juanhernandez98 gmail com] 
> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 6:34 PM
> To: orca-list gnome org
> Subject: starting to use linux again
>
> Hi All,
>
> I've been on this list for quite a long time, and it has been a while.
>
> I what to know what is the best distro I can get to provide accessibility?
> I'd like orca in gnome, and if it is still possible, speakup on the console.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Best,
>
>
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