Blind folks, what would make you want to use, or try out, Linux?

[skua@mastodon.social]

@pixelate
Not blind.
Reading this thread has me wondering if a body like the EU Commission could step up with money for targetted development of Linux to work towards inclusivity goals.

(And digital security goals, military security goals, & digital sovereignty goals. )

[kirmesboxer@mastodon.pub.solar]

@pixelate Not a blind person here, hope that’s OK. I found it remarkable that the screen reader was enabled by default after installing Pop OS.

[felixule@techtett.de]

@pixelate I'm currently trying it out, I've set up an Ubuntu system and so far I'm really liking it. I just want to get away from this incomprehensible, slow to respond, constantly hanging Windows. I'm just not satisfied with the selection of tools that have to replace the ones I already have under Windows. And of course I really miss Eloquence as my primary voice on every device.
#Windows #Linux #accessibility

[menelion@dragonscave.space]

@felixule @pixelate Sorry, but I didn't understand how you can like it if everything is hanging, choice of tools is poor and your synth is not there? What to like then?

[felixule@techtett.de]

@menelion @pixelate That was a bit misleadingly worded. The lagging referred specifically to Windows; it's simply no fun working with a system that has delays of several seconds when opening apps, menus, and the like. Most of the tools I need are available for Linux anyway; I only need to find alternatives for two or three. And until recently, Eloquence was also available from Voxin; I'm currently trying to find out if it's still available to install anywhere.

[menelion@dragonscave.space]

@felixule @pixelate I mean… Windows and menus are the heart of a GUI-driven operating system. If they lag, how to use anything?

[felixule@techtett.de]

@menelion @pixelate That's exactly my point. Microsoft manages to make this operating system a little worse with every update. I love NVDA with all its extensions, but if the system itself feels so unsatisfying, I simply want to try something else. And that's why I'm just fed up!

[pixelate@tweesecake.social]

@Kirmesboxer It was enabled automatically?

[pixelate@tweesecake.social]

@skua They could if they felt like it.

[kirmesboxer@mastodon.pub.solar]

@pixelate Yes, after installation, a screen with basic configurations, some of them accessibility features, pops up. Screen reader was one of the options and enabled by default.

[pixelate@tweesecake.social]

@Kirmesboxer So after install, it started speaking without your input?

[kirmesboxer@mastodon.pub.solar]

@pixelate That’s what I am saying.

To be precise: It did on a former Windows machine, on the old Macbook, the sound card drivers were screwed.

[borrisinabox@fwoof.space]

@pixelate Accessible and credible DAW/audio editing software. Given what I do, that is a must.

[pixelate@tweesecake.social]

@Kirmesboxer Wow, that's pretty amazing!

[mwinters@floss.social]

@pixelate Usage of Linux by blind users has been deprecated with the move to Wayland. Yes, solutions are WIP. No, they are not functional today. And the distros have made it clear that they have no qualms about leaving blind users in the gutter.

Appalling, disgusting, and incredibly disenfranchising. Why would blind users ever return after being forced out?

[kingslayer@mastodon.stickbear.me]

@pixelate I've already tried out Linux and had somewhat of a hard time so feel like I can answer this one. I think what would make me want to actually daily drive Linux is more resources on how to get started with Linux, Like how to know if a distro will be accessible, how to set up your distro for the easiest time with a screen reader, and some guide on accessible apps for various computer-related tasks. Also more accessible features built into the distro. I remember having problems with some apps on Linux Mint like the built in store and something about the settings but I don't remember what since that was like 2 years ago I fiddled with Linux.

[pixelate@tweesecake.social]

@Kingslayer Thank you. So, store and settings on Mint? Yeah. Honestly I just use the command line to install apps and such. I should really bang my head against the stores one day and see how bad it hurts.

[pixelate@tweesecake.social]

@mwinters cause everything else sucks I guess

[redmeepleryan@dice.camp]

@nlowell @pixelate NVDA on Linux or a stable equivalent, with command to enable during OS setup. App install options during setup, including SSH. Minimal requirement of interacting with the CLI to make settings/config changes. Configured and updated for security by default, and interface to consolidate settings status for review and management. Offline search-based file and app access. No opinion on GUI to use due to being out of touch on their differences and capabilities. Stable development.