alsamixer for visually impaired

alsamixer for visually impaired

[David]

Instead of reinventing the wheel, a small patch to the standard alsamixer makes it usable.
I added a -v or --non-visual switch to the options.
It makes the cursor visible and puts it on line 5 at the start of the item.
How does one get this included in the real alsamixer distribution?

Re: alsamixer for visually impaired

[Samuel Thibault]

David, le mer. 17 avril 2019 14:51:58 -0400, a ecrit:
> Instead of reinventing the wheel, a small patch to the standard alsamixer makes it usable.
> I added a -v or --non-visual switch to the options.
> It makes the cursor visible and puts it on line 5 at the start of the item.
> How does one get this included in the real alsamixer distribution?

By contacting the alsa team. README files etc. probably have contact
information.

Samuel

Re: alsamixer for visually impaired

[Didier Spaier]

I already answered to David but forgot to CC the list.

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As an aside, "man alsamixer" is comprehensive and lists all the key bindings.
Maybe with this information this app is accessible after all?
 
Best,

Didier

On 17/04/2019 20:51, David wrote:
> Instead of reinventing the wheel, a small patch to the standard alsamixer makes it usable.
> I added a -v or --non-visual switch to the options.
> It makes the cursor visible and puts it on line 5 at the start of the item.
> How does one get this included in the real alsamixer distribution?

Re: alsamixer for visually impaired

[Janina Sajka]

Hi, David:

Just wondering whether you got your feature enhancement into alsamixer?
Did they accept it? If so, I'd be up for installing it and giving it a
spin.

I've been in the habit of using amixer, but no way can I remember all
the numid for my various cards! So, your patch sounds enticing.

Best,

Janina

David writes:
> Instead of reinventing the wheel, a small patch to the standard alsamixer makes it usable.
> I added a -v or --non-visual switch to the options.
> It makes the cursor visible and puts it on line 5 at the start of the item.
> How does one get this included in the real alsamixer distribution?
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