[orca-list] Got ubuntu mate up and running on desktop PC - couple of questions

[Jacob Kruger <jacob blindza co za>]

Ok, got hold of a display, and, got a sighted person to help me initiate 
ubuntu mate installation, since it didn't seem to want to launch orca 
during that initial part of process.


Either way, it's now up and running, and, seems to have basic software 
installed, but, couple of questions.


Would you recommend using software boutique under administrative tools 
to try find/install software, or are there better ways to find, and 
install software packages?


Ask since, while could use apt-get from terminal, I would then need to 
know all package names, and, I would prefer to browse something like a 
list of accessible/preferred software packages, and install them 
directly from there, or something.


Secondly, when working with firefox - is that the recommended browser? - 
how do I toggle browse and focus modes? Ask since didn't find any 
keystroke like that in the list of firefox key commands, and, it seems 
to switch into focus mode immediately after loading a web page, whether 
focused on a form element, or not.  Also, while standard keystroke on 
other platforms to focus on address bar would be alt + D, here it 
mentions something about landmark elements/regions if I hit that 
keystroke - yes, know D key is meant to jump between aria 
regions/landmarks, but, would expect alt key combination to override 
that handling of the letter D?


Besides that, what other basic software packages would you guys 
recommend, and, for example, how do I launch a basic file explorer 
package, or would I first need to install one, and, if so, what's the 
easiest way to place something like an app icon on the desktop, and, how 
do I switch focus to the desktop without having to first close all open 
windows?


Lastly, sorry if sound too much like a windows user...LOL!


Stay well


Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
"Resistance is futile, but, acceptance is versatile..."