[wplug] Linux Accessibility options

[Gentgeen]

On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 14:54:18 -0500 (EST)
smk <smk at fyi.net> wrote:

> 
> Howdy Folks, 
> 
> I have a blind friend here at work that is very interested in getting
> rid of Microsoft. 
> 
> Currently, he using Jaws on windows and a SSH client to log into a
> machine to do his linux things.  However, he is ready to get rid of
> windows all  together.
> 
> I've been helping him do some research and found emacs speak and such.
>  We 
> are running into a problem with the login screen.  We are looking for
> something that can let him know when its time to log in and if he
> typed in his password wrong (even beeping would be fine).  I can only
> assume this would be something doing at kernel time. 
> 
> We are not sold on anything at this point, so any input would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> - smk


Not sure if you are using X or not, but I know the GDM has these
features available.  It beeps when ready to accept input, then can play
a sound based on if login was sucessful or not.  

If you are not using X (well, even if you are...) maybe Qingy
(http://qingy.sourceforge.net/) will do the trick for you.  Not real
familiar with it, but it is basically a supped-up getty.

Kevin

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