Off-Topic: Computing for the Blind

[Da Rock]

On 03/26/12 19:32, Keith McKenzie wrote:
> On 25/03/12 23:33, Barbara La Scala wrote:
> > Apologies for the off topic posting but my stepfather is blind and 
> he wants my advice
> > about how to get online. I have no idea where to start looking for 
> information on hardware
> > and/or software for him. However, I vaguely remember someone on this 
> list saying they
> > were visually impaired. If I'm remembering correctly, I'd really 
> appreciate it if that person
> > would get in touch with me.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Barbara
> >
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> I know this is the FreeBSD forum, but there is a Linux ready made live 
> distro that might help. It is called Knoppix Adriane, & was conceived 
> for the authors blind wife. It can be found at www.knoppix.net.
>
> I hope I haven't upset anyone for talking Linux here.  :)
I'm going to have to dredge up my copy and check that out - it sounds 
very interesting.... primarily because the techniques could be easily 
adapted here :P