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John G. Heim writes:
> You can switch to a character user interface and use speakup even after
> starting the graphical user interface. But as I said, I don't consider that
> a key part of the linux  accessibility infrastructure.


I have to disagree strongly, John.

But, let me phrase my disagreement this way, is the console a key part
of Linux? Or shall we dump the console entirely in favor of a terminal
in the gui?

If the answer is that the console needs to stay, then we need console
based a11y.

Speaking for myself, I still spend most of my time in the console. I
don't care for Thunderbird. And, while I routinely use Firefox, I still
use Lynx more. I could go on, but I think I've made my point.

BTW: I also conduct most of my business phone calls from a Linux CLI SIP
client because this gives me far better latency and far better audio
quality than the best cell phone out there.

Just two of my BSD cents.

Janina