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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