Re: [orca-list] first impressions of novice linux user, who's primary system is Windows and primary screen reader is NVDA

[Jude DaShiell <jdashiel panix com>]

Whatever you do, stay well away from manjaro-linux and garuda-linux.  Both
use kalamari for an installer and kalamari has no accessibility
capability.


On Tue, 4 May 2021, Daniel McGee via orca-list wrote:

> Hello
>
>
> I would recommend you check out the Linux Mint - mate addition.
>
>
> I had a bit of trouble getting it to work with my wifi but I signed up on
> there forums and with there help, managed to solve the issue. This was an old
> mac book pro though, which was probably why I had a wifi problem after
> install. None what so ever with my PC's. They just worked right out of the box
> and if your looking for that kind of setup, then go for it. I tried Ubuntu,
> but I just don't favour the user interface but this is the wonderful thing
> about Linux which I am discovering myself. the mate desktop does remind me
> very much of windows which is another reason why I am suggesting it. Start
> menu anyone?
>
>
> Here is the direct link below. Good luck in your quest for finding the right
> distro which you find most comfortable to use.
>
>
> Daniel
>
>
> https://linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=285
>
> On 03/05/2021 23:44, Jonesy Cee via orca-list wrote:
> > You can change upgrade settings in software center,
> >
> > https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-upgrade-ubuntu-to-21-04
> > <https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-upgrade-ubuntu-to-21-04>
> >
> >
> > *? Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the
> > eye.? *
> > *~ Helen Keller*
> >
> > > On May 3, 2021, at 2:49 PM, J.G via orca-list <orca-list gnome org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > as you see, I'm new on the linux and I'm learning it, when I have
> > > enough time to do it. It means, that sometimes there are many weeks
> > > without touching a VM with Linux.
> > > Perhaps it would be silly question, but anyway... My primary research
> > > system is Ubuntu, currently on version 20.10 with Gnome as a graphical
> > > environment. I tried with Fedora 34, but sadly it has been stopped
> > > immediately after installing into VM due to inability to use Orca.
> > > Firstly it has not started, after suggestion provided on this list, it
> > > started, but TTS (espeak - audio) has not been heard. When I have
> > > pressed one key, I heard only the first micro sequence of audio which
> > > should have been spoken.
> > > I wanted to test Fedora, because it contains Gnome version 40. I
> > > hoped, that I would check if there are more buttons, which are labled
> > > and so I can use GUI more comfortably. In Ubuntu, where is currently
> > > Gnome 3.38, Orca often said "number" push button or something like
> > > that. And I also cannot set innitial settings like date and time.
> > >
> > > I know, that Linux is primary system which is managed via command
> > > line, but if there are GUI's I would expect, that they would allow me
> > > to navigate me without problems mostly. I expected that Gnome would be
> > > accessible, due to Orca is a part of that project.
> > > So please, help me, what should I set in my distro to use it more
> > > comfortably and how to force Ubuntu to upgrade to latest version. when
> > > I'm checking for update, it tells me, that there is no upgrade for me.
> > >
> > > Another questions will follow, when I'm going to research it more in
> > > debth, if it is acceptable for you.
> > >
> > > Excuse me, if I asked silly questions and if I was impolite.
> > >
> > > Thanks again for your kind help.
> > >
> > > regards,
> > > Jo?ef
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> > > Orca documentation: https://help.gnome.org/users/orca/stable/
> > > GNOME Universal Access guide:
> > > https://help.gnome.org/users/gnome-help/stable/a11y.html
> >
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