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Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux
Once upon a time, there were Linux distributions that focused on the needs of computer users with disabilities. Today's Ubuntu MATE does the best job of any modern desktop Linux at including the broadest out-of-the-box implementation of accessibility software. This is particularly valuable because Windows does not and the "officially supported" software applications for Windows that are focused on accessibility are also extremely expensive.
Episode 392 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux
01:22 Once upon a time, there were distributions focused on accessibility.
01:49 Jaws screen reader for Windows is very expensive
03:47 Vinux
05:15 Vinux is a dormant project
05:36 Sonar GNU/Linux
06:08 Sonar is discontinued but deserves recongnition for its contributions
08:04 Ubuntu MATE comes closest to what Sonar attempted
08:40 What accessiblity/assistive/adaptive software is included with Ubuntu MATE?
08:47 Accessibility settings
09:33 Keyboard shortcuts
10:17 Enabling accessibility at startup
11:27 Orca screen reader is pre-installed
14:26 Braille support (BRLTTY) is provided by default
16:56 Kudos for Manjaro
19:44 Kudos to the MATE team
20:25 Ubuntu MATE enables Onboard the on-screen keyboard by default
22:01 Magnus: The pre-installed screen magnifier
22:48 Mouse and trackpad accessibility setting in the Ubuntu MATE Control Panel
23:35 Keyboard preferences for accessibility
24:07 Ubuntu MATE pre-installs the OpenDyslexic font for users with dyslexia
25:46 eViacam: Head and eye-tracking software is available in the Ubuntu Software Center
29:10 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:18 End
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By Larry Bushey and Bill Smith
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Once upon a time, there were Linux distributions that focused on the needs of computer users with disabilities. Today's Ubuntu MATE does the best job of any modern desktop Linux at including the broadest out-of-the-box implementation of accessibility software. This is particularly valuable because Windows does not and the "officially supported" software applications for Windows that are focused on accessibility are also extremely expensive.
Episode 392 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #392 · Accessibility On Linux
01:22 Once upon a time, there were distributions focused on accessibility.
01:49 Jaws screen reader for Windows is very expensive
03:47 Vinux
05:15 Vinux is a dormant project
05:36 Sonar GNU/Linux
06:08 Sonar is discontinued but deserves recongnition for its contributions
08:04 Ubuntu MATE comes closest to what Sonar attempted
08:40 What accessiblity/assistive/adaptive software is included with Ubuntu MATE?
08:47 Accessibility settings
09:33 Keyboard shortcuts
10:17 Enabling accessibility at startup
11:27 Orca screen reader is pre-installed
14:26 Braille support (BRLTTY) is provided by default
16:56 Kudos for Manjaro
19:44 Kudos to the MATE team
20:25 Ubuntu MATE enables Onboard the on-screen keyboard by default
22:01 Magnus: The pre-installed screen magnifier
22:48 Mouse and trackpad accessibility setting in the Ubuntu MATE Control Panel
23:35 Keyboard preferences for accessibility
24:07 Ubuntu MATE pre-installs the OpenDyslexic font for users with dyslexia
25:46 eViacam: Head and eye-tracking software is available in the Ubuntu Software Center
29:10 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
30:18 End
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