Re: [orca-list] linux full time

[Alex Midence <alex midence gmail com>]

Give Ubuntu Gnome a try.  It's a very nice distro and its fully accessible.


-----Original Message-----
From: orca-list [mailto:orca-list-bounces gnome org] On Behalf Of Mark
Peveto
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 9:25 AM
To: kendell clark
Cc: Orca List
Subject: Re: [orca-list] linux full time

I'm transitioning slowly.  I've got vinux on one machine that it stays on,
then I have a test machine that I'm trying other versions on and that I try
installing different things on to see how well they work before i put them
on my dedicated machine.  Have a laptop with windows 10 on it just in case I
need it.

On Fri, 6 May 2016, kendell clark wrote:

> hi
> I did about 5 years ago on august 19, 2011. Are you thinking about 
> doing the same? If so, I'd suggest slowly easing into it. Make sure 
> all or most of the programs you use on windows exist in linux. If you 
> can't find the exact same programs, try to find substitutes that do 
> the same things. For example, iTunes doesn't exist on Linux, but there 
> is a program called gtkpod which does most of what iTunes can do, 
> including copying music over to the iPod/iPhone/iPad, converting as 
> needed, backing up the device, restoring the device, etc. I think the 
> only thing it can't do is buy songs from apple music or from iTunes 
> itself. One big thing I'd suggest doing is to try to get used to 
> espeak in windows before switching over, don't just jump over and 
> erase your windows partition. One of the worst things you can do is 
> switch over to linux and then decide you can't stand espeak. ETI 
> eloquence does exist hear, but it can be a little complicated to 
> install. There are lots of people on hear and other lists who would be 
> happy to help you. If you're looking for a distro that comes up 
> speaking when you boot it and has a good selection of software, try either
ubuntu mate, vinux or sonar.
> Sonar is the linux distribution I develop along with Kyle Brouhard, 
> jonathan Nadeau and Ryan Eversole. We are a very friendly community 
> hear, so don't be afraid to ask questions and provide feedback. About 
> the only thing that we don't take well is complaining. Windows just 
> works, this sucks, Linux is hard, etc.
>
> Thanks
> Kendell Clark
>
>
> mattias jonsson wrote:
> > anyone here using linux full time and giving up windows?
> >
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