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

[Christopher Chaltain <chaltain gmail com>]

I'm not sure what is meant by Vinux not being updated sufficiently. 
Vinux 4 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 which is still supported and getting 
security updates. Vinux 5, which is in beta, is based on Ubuntu 14.04, 
which is also still supported.

On 06/13/2015 03:01 PM, Janina Sajka wrote:
> 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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