Howdy, Here's the release statement for Fenrir 1.5: # Fenrir 1.5 ## a user space console screen reader (Python3) ### Availability The latest [stable branch][1.5] of [Fenrir][fenrir] is now available. There have been numerous enhancements and bug fixes since the last release. Also, the project is now installable via [pip][pip]. In addition, several distros offer [Fenrir][fenrir] in their repositories. Arch Linux users may install either the [latest stable branch][aur-stable] or [master branch][aur-git] packages. ### Features * Does not rely on kernel modules making it ideal for distributions that do not include staging drivers * Works well even on minimal hardware * Configurable laptop and desktop keyboard layouts * Built-in spellchecking * Configurable speech and sound output with multiple drivers for both * Configurable feedback; hear only what you want to hear * helper scripts to help configure pulseaudio * Easy to use script system * Easy to extend * bookmarks * full featured clipboard system with history and ability to export to file or the X session (using xclip) * Built-in man page for quick and easy help* Application built-in help with the shortcut fenrir+f1
### New in 1.5 * initial working setup.py * available via pip (python packet manager, "sudo pip3 install fenrir-screenreader")* leave review on typing * add dependency check (check-dependencys.py)
* Add nice dummy drivers as template or for debugging * reimplement detection code for X11* initial translate structure (manuelcortez Thanks!) * add a configurable place where you can place own commands or overwrite existing commands without need to change default code * implement autodetection of plugged and unplugged input devices * implement generic speechdriver
* try to autodetect encoding (Easy for contribution) (Prototype "charmapTTY" in play zone) * initial BrlTTY driver* Inital Braille support (Still WIP) * move to an event based system
* add initial multithreading/ multiprocessing support * support cli parameters * add cli parameter for debugging "-d" * add cli parameter to overwrite options "-o" * add cli parameter to specify an settings.conf "-s" * list of bound commands in Tutorial Mode using arrow keys. speak name, binding and description. * a lot of bugfixing * experimental SELinux rules ### Live Support Help is available on IRC at arc.talkabout.cf in the #a11y room. [Voice chat][mumble] is also available. [1.5]: https://github.com/chrys87/fenrir/releases/tag/1.5 [pip]: https://pypi.python.org/pypi/fenrir-screenreader/ [aur-stable]: https://aur.archlinux.org/pkgbase/fenrir/ [aur-git]: https://aur.archlinux.org/pkgbase/fenrir-git/ [mumble]: mumble://mumble.linux-a11y.org/a11y/?version=1.2.0 -- Storm Dragon Linux accessibility community: https://linux-a11y.org/ 24 hour IRC support: irc.linux-a11y.org #a11y Voice chat and support: mumble.linux-a11y.org
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