Arch linux, was XpLike Ubuntu again

Sun Nov 10 01:07:53 UTC 2013

I believe that TalkingArch is probably the best way for a visually 
impaired individual to get started with a vanilla Arch Linux installation.

Being that this list is dedicated to Ubuntu Accessibility, though, I 
think that this discussion should be taken to another list for general 
Linux discussion.

The AccessibleFreedom Support list [1] would be a good place for such a 
discussion, and there are some visually impaired Arch users there who 
can shed more light onto this subject.

Take care.

REFERENCES:
[1] 
http://gator1140.hostgator.com/mailman/listinfo/support_accessiblefreedom.org
On 11/09/2013 04:11 PM, Andy B. wrote:
> I wouldn't mind getting an arch layout going, but I fear the same... I break
> it, and it dies forever. I would be lucky to get gnome 3.11 up and running
> when it comes out... Is the best way to get started through talkingarch?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ubuntu-accessibility-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com
> [mailto:ubuntu-accessibility-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] On Behalf Of Robert
> Cole
> Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2013 2:39 PM
> To: ubuntu-accessibility at lists.ubuntu.com
> Subject: Re: XpLike Ubuntu again
>
> What an interesting history behind Linspire [1] and Freespire [2]
> (Linspire's free branch). It was originally based off of Debian, but then it
> shifted its base to Ubuntu. Linspire was bought out by Xandros [3] in 2008.
>  From the Xandros Distrowatch page [4], it appears that it ships with KDE by
> default. Also from the DistroWatch page, it appears that Xandros was
> discontinued.
>
> It is so amazing how much things have changed over the past few years.
>
> I am looking forward to seeing what accessibility improvements Ubuntu
> 14.04 will have to offer. However, I would really like to get an Arch system
> going as my primary operating system; I really like the whole "rolling
> release" philosophy.. Sadly, I must admit that I am not too good at fixing
> things when I break them. <smile> That is my only concern.
>
> Anyhow, I apologize if I have gone too far off of the primary focus of this
> list.
>
> Take care.
>
> REFERENCES:
> [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linspire
> [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freespire
> [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xandros
> [4] http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=xandros
>
> On 11/09/2013 02:19 AM, Storm Dragon wrote:
>> Hi,
>> I have heard of a Windows-Like distro. I believe it used to be called
>> Lindows, but because Microsoft got their panties in a bunch the name
>> was changed to Linspire. I have never tried it, buut I believe it is
>> Ubuntu based. If you do try it, I would be interested in knowing what
>> accessibility is like on it. Personally, I have not found a more
>> accessible distro than Arch Linux. It takes a bit to set up, but once
>> it is going it runs like a dream.
>> HTH
>> Storm
>> On Sat, Nov 09, 2013 at 01:14:24AM -0800, Robert Cole wrote:
>>> I wish that I could be more help in this situation. Seeing that it
>>> [XPLike Ubuntu] is based off of Ubuntu 11.04, I am guessing that it
>>> was using something prior to GNOME Shell, something n the GNOME 2.x
>>> cycle.
>>>
>>> I have seen some distributions which try to present a Windows-like
>>> desktop which use either cinnamon or KDE. While KDE is working to
>>> improve upon its accessibility, I cannot say the same for Cinnamon.
>>> The last I that I tried the Cinnamon desktop environment, it was only
>>> fractionally functional with either magnification or with Orca.
>>>
>>> Although not Linux based, I have over the years heard tidbits about
>>> ReactOS [1], a free and open source operating system which has a goal
>>> of being binary compatible with Windows NT-based applications..
>>>
>>> As far as XPLike goes, it could be that some accessibility components
>>> are missing. I found this to be the case when I tried to use Linux
>>> Mint over a year ago.
>>>
>>> I wish that I could be of more help to you.
>>>
>>> Take care.
>>>
>>> REFERENCES:
>>> [1] http://www.reactos.org/
>>> On 11/08/2013 10:56 PM, Gabe Vega - CEO Commtech LLC wrote:
>>>> Unfortunately you will get that with Linux users sometimes. It's
>>>> either Linux or nothing, you bunches or nothing, this just show that
>>>> distro or nothing, for some reason it is common to have that
>>>> behavior in the Lenix community. Fortunately you have people like
>>>> me, who use a variety of distro's operating systems and computer
>>>> platforms too many in fact to actually stick to and be loyal to one.
>>>> Do I favor one yes, and that is Mac OS but hey, what can I say. I
>>>> also have Windows virtual machines, and Linux and , they all get the
>>>> job done. And that's what is important. please note, I am speaking
>>>> this message via my iPhone and Siri. If their spelling mistakes or
>>>> word mistakes that you know or understand. Please take it for what
>>>> it is, I apologize for not editing this message before sending.
>>>>
>>>> Gabe Vega  - CEO
>>>> Commtech LLC
>>>> The leader of computer support, training and web development
>>>> services
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>>>> Phone: (888) 351-5289 Ext. 710
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>>>>
>>>> On Nov 7, 2013, at 11:19 PM, Lenny <gervin at cableone.net
>>>> <mailto:gervin at cableone.net>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> this will be my last post on this, because either folks have no
>>>>> clue of what I was asking about, or they are so wrapped up in their
>>>>> own flavor of Ubuntu that the only advice I got was to try either a
>>>>> newer version, or try vinux.
>>>>> I have extensively used Ubuntu, and it has gotten me out of binds
>>>>> with my windows systems in the past, like saving data.  and I have
>>>>> tried vinux and I prefer a clean Ubuntu to it.
>>>>> but the Os of my choice is windows, XP, with all of its flaws.
>>>>> Clearly there are Linux users out there like me, such that a distro
>>>>> of Ubuntu was made to act like windows.
>>>>> I guess I was barking up the wrong tree on this list with my quest
>>>>> for the benefit of someone's experience of this distro of Ubuntu.
>>>>> Thanks though.
>>>>>
>>>>> Glenn
>>>>>
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