new TalkingArch ISOs are here!

new TalkingArch ISOs are here!

[Christopher Brannon]

Hi list,
I'm proud to announce the latest edition of my TalkingArch project.
TalkingArch consists of modified Arch Linux ISO images, customized
for the blind.  Both Speakup and Brltty are provided.
Assuming that there are no issues with your sound card, your machine
should start speaking as soon as TalkingArch finishes booting.
While it is typically used to install Arch Linux, it
also makes a handy rescue CD.
You may obtain TalkingArch from my website: <http://the-brannons.com/tarch/>.

TalkingArch is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Arch Linux.  I
created it for my own personal use, although I sincerely hope that
others will enjoy it.  TalkingArch comes with absolutely no warranty.
If it breaks, I'm sorry about your bad luck!

Finally, I'd like to express my appreciation for all of the kind words
and constructive feedback that people in the Speakup community have
given me over the years.  Please do keep it up!

-- Chris

Re: new TalkingArch ISOs are here!

[Igor Gueths]

Hey Chris, very cool! One quick question for you; does the new release include
support for the HDA Stax92xx coderc, E1000E, and Iwlagn? Thanks.
On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 01:45:39PM -0500, Christopher Brannon wrote:
> Hi list,
> I'm proud to announce the latest edition of my TalkingArch project.
> TalkingArch consists of modified Arch Linux ISO images, customized
> for the blind.  Both Speakup and Brltty are provided.
> Assuming that there are no issues with your sound card, your machine
> should start speaking as soon as TalkingArch finishes booting.
> While it is typically used to install Arch Linux, it
> also makes a handy rescue CD.
> You may obtain TalkingArch from my website: <http://the-brannons.com/tarch/>.
> 
> TalkingArch is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Arch Linux.  I
> created it for my own personal use, although I sincerely hope that
> others will enjoy it.  TalkingArch comes with absolutely no warranty.
> If it breaks, I'm sorry about your bad luck!
> 
> Finally, I'd like to express my appreciation for all of the kind words
> and constructive feedback that people in the Speakup community have
> given me over the years.  Please do keep it up!
> 
> -- Chris
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Just used new talking arch iso to install on vmware fusion

[Cheryl Ann Homiak]

Hi all.

I just used the x86 version of the new talking arch iso to install linux 
on my mid-2007 model mac mini in vmware fusion 3.1. I have both braille 
and speakup running. I really liked Arch when I tried it on a couple of 
laptops but was worried about not getting the fan control right as the 
temperatures were going up on them so I reinstalled debian on those and 
hadn't gotten around to sorting out that issue. I figured this wouldn't be 
problem within vmware fusion since it's a virtual machine and the system 
shouldn't be running the fan.

Of course vmware didn't recognize the cd but I pressed "continue" anyway 
and then "save" after the steps of creating a new virtual machine. The iso 
loaded and I hit enter and came to the prompt with speech. From there, I 
followed all the steps just as if I was going to do an actual install on a 
computer instead of  as a vm.

I did get one error about locale-gen not 
running but I went ahead 
figuring I could fix that after installation if it was a problem but 
everything appears to be fine.

So now, on my mac mini, I have access to Mac OS X Lion, Windows XP and 
arch linux through vmware fusion, plus Macports and fink (though fink 
hasn't gained back all of its packages after the changes caused by Lion). 
Not only that: when I back up my Mac system with superduper, it gives me a 
fully-bootable system, including fully duplicated and working virtual 
machines. At any rate, I just wanted people to know that you can use the 
arch linux iso for vmware fusion. I had done this a few years ago with 
debian and vmware 1.1 but I had problems with braille using my usbserial 
cable at the time. I'm not having problems so far this time around.


-- 
Cheryl

May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You,
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
(Psalm 19:14, HCSB)

Re: Just used new talking arch iso to install on vmware fusion

[Littlefield, Tyler]

Totally unrelated, but did you pay for fusion? I think it costs money, 
but I was thinking about trying to find something that is accessible so 
I can load up xp on my mac and use it for testing.
On 8/21/2011 9:30 PM, Cheryl Ann Homiak wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
> I just used the x86 version of the new talking arch iso to install 
> linux on my mid-2007 model mac mini in vmware fusion 3.1. I have both 
> braille and speakup running. I really liked Arch when I tried it on a 
> couple of laptops but was worried about not getting the fan control 
> right as the temperatures were going up on them so I reinstalled 
> debian on those and hadn't gotten around to sorting out that issue. I 
> figured this wouldn't be problem within vmware fusion since it's a 
> virtual machine and the system shouldn't be running the fan.
>
> Of course vmware didn't recognize the cd but I pressed "continue" 
> anyway and then "save" after the steps of creating a new virtual 
> machine. The iso loaded and I hit enter and came to the prompt with 
> speech. From there, I followed all the steps just as if I was going to 
> do an actual install on a computer instead of  as a vm.
>
> I did get one error about locale-gen not running but I went ahead 
> figuring I could fix that after installation if it was a problem but 
> everything appears to be fine.
>
> So now, on my mac mini, I have access to Mac OS X Lion, Windows XP and 
> arch linux through vmware fusion, plus Macports and fink (though fink 
> hasn't gained back all of its packages after the changes caused by 
> Lion). Not only that: when I back up my Mac system with superduper, it 
> gives me a fully-bootable system, including fully duplicated and 
> working virtual machines. At any rate, I just wanted people to know 
> that you can use the arch linux iso for vmware fusion. I had done this 
> a few years ago with debian and vmware 1.1 but I had problems with 
> braille using my usbserial cable at the time. I'm not having problems 
> so far this time around.
>
>


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Take care,
Ty
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Re: Just used new talking arch iso to install on vmware fusion

[Cheryl Ann Homiak]

I think there might be a free trial; I payed for it in the beginning and 
again for the upgrade.



-- 
Cheryl

May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You,
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
(Psalm 19:14, HCSB)

Re: Just used new talking arch iso to install on vmware fusion

[Joseph Norton]

Hi:

You might want to look at www.vmware.com.  

Right now, they are offering vmware fusion for $49.95 for a limited time.

I'm thinking of installing some distro on this Mac mini under Fusion, but, haven't decided which one.

Might try the talking Arch instal, but, not sure.

Isn't there a talking Debian net install using Speakup with a soft synth?

Thanks!


On Aug 22, 2011, at 8:26 AM, Cheryl Ann Homiak wrote:

> I think there might be a free trial; I payed for it in the beginning and again for the upgrade.
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Cheryl
> 
> May the words of my mouth
> and the meditation of my heart
> be acceptable to You,
> Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
> (Psalm 19:14, HCSB)
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