[vicsireland] Most usable Linux distribution ever released.

From: "Darragh Ó Héiligh" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:54:01 +0000
Press release from anthony Sales written below. An introduction and
guide to the installation of this distribution can be found at
www.lalrecordings.com

Note, I have to say firstly, I disagree strongly with his title.  It
is not the first fully accessible linux distribution ever released.
Most usable for new users out of the box, yes but most accessible it
is not.


Vibuntu - The first Linux distro to be fully accessible to blind and
partially sighted users out of the box!



Vibuntu is a customised version of the popular Ubuntu Linux distribution
optimised to meet the needs of visually impaired users by default. Vibuntu
comes in the form of a live CD  which you place in the CD drive and then
restart your computer. Once it boots a screen-reader is activated, USB
Braille displays are automatically detected and full screen magnification can
be turned on/off with a simple keystroke. Vibuntu also provides an attractive
visual interface which makes it suitable for sighted, partially sighted and
blind users. You can navigate the menus and applications using the
screen-reader and/or Braille display or switch this support off and use the
full screen magnification. This is an ideal way of introducing visually
impaired users to the Linux operating system which offers a free and
open-source alternative to expensive proprietary software. This is very safe
and secure way to let someone experience Linux and experiment without taking
any risks or making any changes to your computer. You can continue to use
Vibuntu as a live CD or install it to your hard drive either alongside
Windows or as a complete desktop replacement. It is also possible to install
and run Vibuntu from a USB memory stick if your computer supports USB
booting. If you are interested in trying Vibuntu or would just like to know
more about it please visit the project website at
http://blinuxman.net/index.php/vibuntu.php

Again, the recording can be found at www.lalrecordings.com

If you were ever thinking of giving Linux a spin then now is most
definitly the time.
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