new computer suggestions for speakup

new computer suggestions for speakup

[Corey Knapp]

Hi listers,
I am currently a windows user I am looking for a new computer for 
speakup and feudora to run on what mother board would you reccommend 
and processor please advise me thanks.
Corey	

Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[doc]

processor Intel-compatible x86
64 MB RAM 128mb or more if being use as server
A hard drive supported by
Linux with a minimum
of 2 GB
A NIC supported by Linux
A CD-ROM drive listed
on the HCL
One or two 3.5-inch floppy
disks, if no bootable
CD-ROM drive available
pointing device Optional

  If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why?%LINES%then where does the
learning start?
robert Doc Wright
http://www.wrightplaceinc.net
msn
godfearer15@hotmail.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Corey Knapp" <coreytk@gmail.com>
To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 8:04 AM
Subject: new computer suggestions for speakup


> Hi listers,
> I am currently a windows user I am looking for a new computer for
> speakup and feudora to run on what mother board would you reccommend
> and processor please advise me thanks.
> Corey
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Corey Knapp]

hi everyone,
can someone give me motherboard suggestions and sound card suggestions.
thanks.
Corey
on Tuesday 11/8/2005 11:14 AM, doc said:
>processor Intel-compatible x86
>64 MB RAM 128mb or more if being use as server
>A hard drive supported by
>Linux with a minimum
>of 2 GB
>A NIC supported by Linux
>A CD-ROM drive listed
>on the HCL
>One or two 3.5-inch floppy
>disks, if no bootable
>CD-ROM drive available
>pointing device Optional
>
>   If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why?%LINES%then where does the
>learning start?
>robert Doc Wright
>http://www.wrightplaceinc.net
>msn
>godfearer15@hotmail.com
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Corey Knapp" <coreytk@gmail.com>
>To: <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 8:04 AM
>Subject: new computer suggestions for speakup
>
>
> > Hi listers,
> > I am currently a windows user I am looking for a new computer for
> > speakup and feudora to run on what mother board would you reccommend
> > and processor please advise me thanks.
> > Corey
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Speakup mailing list
>Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Gregory Nowak]

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On Tue, Nov 08, 2005 at 09:14:22AM -0700, doc wrote:
> A hard drive supported by
> Linux with a minimum
> of 2 GB

Hmmm, I wasn't aware that gnu/linux only runs on particular hard
drives. Yes, harmless slip up, I know, but a newby might google in
vain for gnu/linux-supported hds.

Greg



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Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Janina Sajka]

I suppose it depends on what you want to do with your computer. As for
using with Speakup Modified Fedora, you'll probably want to make sure
you have a serial port.

Corey Knapp writes:
> Hi listers,
> I am currently a windows user I am looking for a new computer for 
> speakup and feudora to run on what mother board would you reccommend 
> and processor please advise me thanks.
> Corey	
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

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Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Janina Sajka]

OK, I thought of one more thing. Get a bios that supports booting from
USB device, like a memory stick. Make sure that you can put the USB
first in your boot order, and that no keyboarding is required to invoke
booting from USB.

It's not essential, but it is very convenient to boot from a memory
stick for installation or if you have booting issues.

Corey Knapp writes:
> Hi listers,
> I am currently a windows user I am looking for a new computer for 
> speakup and feudora to run on what mother board would you reccommend 
> and processor please advise me thanks.
> Corey	
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

-- 

Janina Sajka				Phone: +1.240.715.1272
Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC	http://www.CapitalAccessibility.Com

Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in the U.S. and Canada--Go to http://www.ScreenlessPhone.Com to learn more.

Chair, Accessibility Workgroup		Free Standards Group (FSG)
janina@freestandards.org		http://a11y.org

Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Corey Knapp]

Hi I was wondering about video card suggestions and sound cards.
thanks
and cd or dvd burners is there a list where I can find out this info.
thanks in advance.
corey


on Wednesday 11/9/2005 08:50 AM, Janina Sajka said:
>OK, I thought of one more thing. Get a bios that supports booting from
>USB device, like a memory stick. Make sure that you can put the USB
>first in your boot order, and that no keyboarding is required to invoke
>booting from USB.
>
>It's not essential, but it is very convenient to boot from a memory
>stick for installation or if you have booting issues.
>
>Corey Knapp writes:
> > Hi listers,
> > I am currently a windows user I am looking for a new computer for
> > speakup and feudora to run on what mother board would you reccommend
> > and processor please advise me thanks.
> > Corey
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>
>--
>
>Janina Sajka                            Phone: +1.240.715.1272
>Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC      http://www.CapitalAccessibility.Com
>
>Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in the U.S. 
>and Canada--Go to http://www.ScreenlessPhone.Com to learn more.
>
>Chair, Accessibility Workgroup          Free Standards Group (FSG)
>janina@freestandards.org                http://a11y.org
>
>_______________________________________________
>Speakup mailing list
>Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Janina Sajka]

You'll likely get video and audio on board the mb. Do you have a
particular interest in additional devices? For what tasks? At what price
range.

For example, are you looking to do professional level audio work,
perhaps with something like the RME 9652?

The www.alsa-project.org site maintains a db of supported audio devices.
It's worth checking there if you want to go beyond the basic sound that
ships with mother boards.

Red Hat maintains a hardware compatibility list for devices. This is
what was meant in the post that referred you to the hcl. Dig it up via
fedora.redhat.com.

And, what are your video requirements? Are you needing dual frame buffer
support to run magnification under Gnopernicus, for instance? Or are you
looking for video capture from something like Myth TV?

You need to be more forthcoming with your needs.

Corey Knapp writes:
> Hi I was wondering about video card suggestions and sound cards.
> thanks
> and cd or dvd burners is there a list where I can find out this info.
> thanks in advance.
> corey

Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Willem van der Walt]

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You can find a list of supported drives for cdrdao on its web site.
This is cdr/dvd drives.
I have had good results with an l gee drive.
My old HP also worked well, but I think they stopped making cd writers.
Most drives work these days.
HTH
Willem


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> tactile maps is admirable. We applaud you for asking the community of
> users what there needs are before developing your software.
>
> However, before answering your survey, I would like to ask U. of Oregon
> a question. Your solicitation wasposted to an email list for persons who
> are blind and use Linux. May we infer from this that your software will
> run on Linux, and in particular from the Linux console? More
> importantly, will your software be released with an open source license
> such as the GPL?
>
> Certainly an application for generating tactile maps of varying detail
> would be welcome. However, we are keenly aware that all software is not
> created equal. We can cite a long history of publically funded projects
> which have produced software that can only be used in proprietary
> environments. If your software will be developed in an open environment,
> I would expect you will receive solid interest and technical feedback
> from this community. If not, well then we probably aren't interested.
>
> University of Oregon writes:
>> This is a second request for survey responses. In addition to OM 
>> instructors, this time we are seeking input from anyone who is blind or 
>> partially sighted as well as anyone who makes or wants to be able to easily 
>> make tactile maps. But we also seek input from people who navigate or teach 
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Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Corey Knapp]

hi I am looking for a ati videocard to work under the linux operating system.
I have a creative sb auidgy soundcard the hcl seems to be very out of 
date is this  true?
thanks for your help.
on Wednesday 11/9/2005 09:13 AM, Janina Sajka said:
>You'll likely get video and audio on board the mb. Do you have a
>particular interest in additional devices? For what tasks? At what price
>range.
>
>For example, are you looking to do professional level audio work,
>perhaps with something like the RME 9652?
>
>The www.alsa-project.org site maintains a db of supported audio devices.
>It's worth checking there if you want to go beyond the basic sound that
>ships with mother boards.
>
>Red Hat maintains a hardware compatibility list for devices. This is
>what was meant in the post that referred you to the hcl. Dig it up via
>fedora.redhat.com.
>
>And, what are your video requirements? Are you needing dual frame buffer
>support to run magnification under Gnopernicus, for instance? Or are you
>looking for video capture from something like Myth TV?
>
>You need to be more forthcoming with your needs.
>
>Corey Knapp writes:
> > Hi I was wondering about video card suggestions and sound cards.
> > thanks
> > and cd or dvd burners is there a list where I can find out this info.
> > thanks in advance.
> > corey
>
>_______________________________________________
>Speakup mailing list
>Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Janina Sajka]

ATI tends to be a good choice, and Audigy is supported. The HCL is not
out of date.

Corey Knapp writes:
> 
> hi I am looking for a ati videocard to work under the linux operating 
> system.
> I have a creative sb auidgy soundcard the hcl seems to be very out of 
> date is this  true?
> thanks for your help.
> on Wednesday 11/9/2005 09:13 AM, Janina Sajka said:
> >You'll likely get video and audio on board the mb. Do you have a
> >particular interest in additional devices? For what tasks? At what price
> >range.
> >
> >For example, are you looking to do professional level audio work,
> >perhaps with something like the RME 9652?
> >
> >The www.alsa-project.org site maintains a db of supported audio devices.
> >It's worth checking there if you want to go beyond the basic sound that
> >ships with mother boards.
> >
> >Red Hat maintains a hardware compatibility list for devices. This is
> >what was meant in the post that referred you to the hcl. Dig it up via
> >fedora.redhat.com.
> >
> >And, what are your video requirements? Are you needing dual frame buffer
> >support to run magnification under Gnopernicus, for instance? Or are you
> >looking for video capture from something like Myth TV?
> >
> >You need to be more forthcoming with your needs.
> >
> >Corey Knapp writes:
> >> Hi I was wondering about video card suggestions and sound cards.
> >> thanks
> >> and cd or dvd burners is there a list where I can find out this info.
> >> thanks in advance.
> >> corey
> >
> >_______________________________________________
> >Speakup mailing list
> >Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> >http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

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Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC	http://www.CapitalAccessibility.Com

Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in the U.S. and Canada--Go to http://www.ScreenlessPhone.Com to learn more.

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Re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Corey Knapp]

can you please send me the link for the hcl thanks very much.
on Wednesday 11/9/2005 10:01 AM, Janina Sajka said:
>ATI tends to be a good choice, and Audigy is supported. The HCL is not
>out of date.
>
>Corey Knapp writes:
> >
> > hi I am looking for a ati videocard to work under the linux operating
> > system.
> > I have a creative sb auidgy soundcard the hcl seems to be very out of
> > date is this  true?
> > thanks for your help.
> > on Wednesday 11/9/2005 09:13 AM, Janina Sajka said:
> > >You'll likely get video and audio on board the mb. Do you have a
> > >particular interest in additional devices? For what tasks? At what price
> > >range.
> > >
> > >For example, are you looking to do professional level audio work,
> > >perhaps with something like the RME 9652?
> > >
> > >The www.alsa-project.org site maintains a db of supported audio devices.
> > >It's worth checking there if you want to go beyond the basic sound that
> > >ships with mother boards.
> > >
> > >Red Hat maintains a hardware compatibility list for devices. This is
> > >what was meant in the post that referred you to the hcl. Dig it up via
> > >fedora.redhat.com.
> > >
> > >And, what are your video requirements? Are you needing dual frame buffer
> > >support to run magnification under Gnopernicus, for instance? Or are you
> > >looking for video capture from something like Myth TV?
> > >
> > >You need to be more forthcoming with your needs.
> > >
> > >Corey Knapp writes:
> > >> Hi I was wondering about video card suggestions and sound cards.
> > >> thanks
> > >> and cd or dvd burners is there a list where I can find out this info.
> > >> thanks in advance.
> > >> corey
> > >
> > >_______________________________________________
> > >Speakup mailing list
> > >Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > >http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Speakup mailing list
> > Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>
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>Janina Sajka                            Phone: +1.240.715.1272
>Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC      http://www.CapitalAccessibility.Com
>
>Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in the U.S. 
>and Canada--Go to http://www.ScreenlessPhone.Com to learn more.
>
>Chair, Accessibility Workgroup          Free Standards Group (FSG)
>janina@freestandards.org                http://a11y.org
>
>_______________________________________________
>Speakup mailing list
>Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
>http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup

re: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Jude DaShiell]

Spend the money to buy hardware necessary for removeable hard drives. 
Maybe spend the money for a second hard drive tooo which is mounted with 
the rails and install speakup on both.  If your first hard drive gets 
taken down, and you've backed up all your important data elsewhere all you 
need do is slip the first hard drive out and slip in a second hard drive 
and do the work on the messed up hard drive on an offline computer to 
clean up whatever garbage hackers may have left and do a fresh install of 
speakup on the second hard drive and keep that as your backup for future 
hacker disasters.

RE: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Dawes, Stephen]

Check out the 
Linux Hardware Compatibility HOWTO 
that is found at:
http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Hardware-HOWTO/index.html

Taken from the how to:
"This document attempts to list most of the hardware known to be either
supported or unsupported under Linux."


Steve Dawes
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RE: new computer suggestions for speakup

[Dawes, Stephen]

Check out the following article at fedoranews.org on how much disk space
you need. The 2GB mentioned in doc's note is definitely not enough for a
typical install of Fedora.

The article is called:
How Much Space? - FedoraNEWS.ORG
And the url to it is:
http://fedoranews.org/mediawiki/index.php/How_Much_Space%3F

There is a lot of good information to be found at fedoranews.org, and I
recommend you check it out.


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