[wplug] Blind Linux

[John Strange]

Honestly,

I don't think linux would be the way to go for someone who is blind,
unless you are really ready to take the time to piece together
something, you might be better off picking up a commmercial package that
just works and doesn't frustrate your user.

That's just pure IMHO though.  At 13 I don't think she's interested in
linux rather than just trying to fit in with everyone.  I could be
totally wrong but if she is trying to do that I personally would set her
up a windows box that you can just install the apps and make work with a
commerical screen reader.  If you lack the funds I'm sure there are
local stores that are more than willing to help you pick up the parts
nad stuff you need.  I even have some stuff at home extra memory and
drives if you need it.

- John

On Wed, 2003-04-23 at 01:23, Ben Beige wrote:
> Hello Folks,
> 	I'm looking to set up a system for my younger sister (almost 13) who 
> happens to be blind. I want to use Linux, since it will be much easier for 
> her than windows in the long run.  I've hear of the BLinux project and 
> tried to look into it, it seems to rely on emacspeaks (emacs w/ voice 
> synth) but I'm not entirely sure on where to begin, for the most part she's 
> want to IM (bonim is a console based AIM client I believe) email, and do 
> home work(well likely use emacs if emacspeaks is her voice program), and 
> surf the web (lynx/links). I just don't really know where to start w/ 
> setting this all up, what distro is the most user friendly for this and was 
> wondering if anyone had input/experience w/ this.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ben
> 
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