[ale] Linux for "normal" people?

[Nathan J. Underwood]

I downloaded the ubuntu live cd and have been tinkering with it.  The 
first thing that I noticed was that it seemed to be a bit faster than 
knoppix.  The second thing I noticed was that it had a very clean and 
easy to use 'feel' to it.  I've not had the time to do an install yet, 
but if the install version is like the live cd, I may have found a new 
distro that I'll be using for *normal* people.

--
registered linux user # 73046

Nathan J. Underwood
Cyber Tech Cafe' <><
http://www.cybertechcafe.net

aaron wrote:
> Scott:
> 
> A distro called _Ubuntu_ was mentioned on the list recently and, since I 
> hadn't heard of it previously, I went to the web site to find out more.
> 
> I mention it in response to your comments because they claim to have 
> accessibility as a focal point of the distro, so it may be worth a download 
> and some exploration. The bullet point in their features and purpose 
> statement says:
> 
> "Ubuntu includes the very best in translations and accessibility
>  infrastructure that the Free Software community has to offer, to
>  make Ubuntu usable by as many people as possible."
> 
> The distro and it's community appear to be current and active, and may also 
> offer a place for you to contribute to improving the accessability features 
> of Linux. Would like to know what you think of it should you check it out.
> 
> Long live the diversity of the Linux community!
> 
> peace
> aaron
> 
> ==========
> 
> On Monday 15 November 2004 15:54, Scott Warfield wrote:
> 
>>Unfortunately, the only reason that I do not use Linux as my desktop is the
>>lack of true disability integration in many aspects of the system.
>>Specifically I'm referring to Sticky keys and reverse mouse keys.  I have
>>also yet to see speech recognition that compares to any of the Windows
>>implementations.
>>
>>I type with a point stick, use a custom trackball, and use Dragon
>>NaturallySpeaking (developer edition).  To this end, I have set up a custom
>>vncserver on my primary Linux system so that I can use the disability
>>features of Windows to my Linux box.  I also used extensively SSH terminals
>>to all my *nix systems.  
>>
>>Now many people will point out that all of these features are available
>>either through the window manager or X itself, however after attempting to
>>use these I discovered that they are not implemented very well and I
>>consider them very buggy.
>>
>>Perhaps one day I will see a lot of effort put into Linux to support these
>>features better.  I will change over then.  =P
>>
>>Long live Linux!
>>
>>--Scott
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------------
>>Scott Warfield
>>Internet Security Systems
>>X-Force Developer
>> 
>>swarfield at iss.net
>>PGP Key: 0x1DE30C1D
>>-------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>
>>On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 01:09:30 -0500, jay <jloden at toughguy.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Out of curiosity, how many of you on the list have switched friends or 
>>>family members onto Linux?
>>
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