Re: [orca-list] laptop recommendations

[Alex ARNAUD <alexarnaud hypra fr>]

Le 01/09/2017 à 08:03, Blee Blat a écrit :
> As the subject says, is there particularly well-supported hardware that will run Linux.

The Clevo computer are really well compatible with GNU/Linux.

> I don't mind a lot of configuration or playing around with things either. I'll probably run  arch or similar. 
> What are people using full time with reasonable success? I figure now is a good time to ask since I'm looking 
> for new hardware. Thanks for any information you might have.

I advise people to choose Debian because it's the only mainstream 
distribution which has a dedicated team to improve accessibility. The 
installer is fully accessible with high contrast theme, braille or 
speech output. if you install Debian with assistive technologies 
enabled, your desktop environment will be configured to talk at first 
start, you don't need sighted help.
For the desktop environment, I use Mate for its stability, simplicity, 
flexibility and of course accessibility.

Best regards.
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Alex ARNAUD
Visual-Impairment Project Manager
Hypra - "Humanizing technology"