Suggestions for Linux Outreach

John J. Boyer director at chpi.org
Wed Feb 2 18:49:55 UTC 2005


And also include links to braille screenreaders, such as BRLTTY.

John

On Wed, Feb 02, 2005 at 10:09:01AM -0800, Hart Larry wrote:
> Hi All:  I am posting this individually to the Speakup-and-Blinux lists 
> as well as people who are Linux screen-reader developers.
> Several months ago as a linux newbe I began receiving monthly mailings 
> from
> www.linuxquestions.org
> While this is a marvelous place-and-resource for those of us who are new 
> in Linux, I had a suggestion--and-wonder what you all think?  In looking 
> around their site, so far I see no items involved with any 
> screen-readers or speech.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if we began an 
> outreach in that community?  Since there are already links to download 
> distributions, we could just include versions with speaku, Jupiter, 
> Yasr, and emacs-speak.  Among their site is a link to suggest content, 
> so before I did that, I thought I would bring up my suggestions here.
> I could see areas for files-and-forums for individual projects as well 
> as a master area similar to Blinux as a forum or sourceforge as a 
> concept.
> As far as who would moderate these forums or file areas, I would think 
> fans of each project would be good candidates.
> I think having a 1stop place to access all Linux screen-readers would be 
> marvelous.
> Lastly, here in LA February 12-13 there is a Linux expo.  While I don't 
> know if I am the only one from this area, but would their be something 
> to be gained in having a presence at the LA Convention Center?
> Thanks so much in advance for listening--and your ideas
> Hart
> 
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