Re: [Trisquel-users] A mail provider based in Bulgaria, using 100% open source software, Tor-friendly and no javascript friendly.
I've tried getting accounts on rugged inbox and open mailbox. Both have visual captcha, with no alternative way to prove I'm human. I guess people who need tools like Orca screen reader are not welcome.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Wireless Problem
To ansser the original question re: tradition vs functional requirement, it's a convention that helps to maintain order by keeping binaries, taken from repository packages, from binaries resulting from compilation of sources not in the repos, and from scripts for use only by one user. For instance, if I build something for testing in a 'sandbox', I do the build such that the program has ~/builds/ as its base directory. This way, I cannot accidentally clobber something needed for the production system.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Mate Panel Applets and Layouts?
No, but thanks for suggestions. I have no indicator-application-service installed. In distros with Mate as the only installed de, the network manager panel applet is accessible.
[Trisquel-users] Mate Panel Applets and Layouts?
Hi! I'm running the Mate desktop in Trisquel 7, and notice a couple of things: 1) the network manager applet seems to be missing. Since I connect to my home wifi connection automatically, the connection works, but I do not see a way to select networks, from a panel applet, nor can I see the connection status. There is no option, on Add To Panel, for the network manager applet. 2) Mate Tweak Tool shows only 1 possible layout. Where can I get additional ones, such as the traditional Trisquel layout? It's easier to use a single-panel Mate layout with orca. Thanks, Dave GNUSocial: https://social.mayfirst.org/davehunt/
Re: [Trisquel-users] Thoughts on Trisquel 7.1 based off of Ubuntu 14.04.3 with release in July or August
Putting out live iso, based on the Ubuntu point releases, like 14.4.3 seems a good idea. If one has a system in place, will a dist-upgrade bring it up to 14.4.3 when it's ready?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Choice of DE in Graphical Install
Maybe, if one could pick the cli installer from the live system, this could work? Maybe an 'Advanced options' type page, in the gui installer, could offer choices like de, services, boot loader? People who don't expand the advanced options or run the cli installer would just get the Ubiquity default presentation?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Fresh install of Trisquel has a problem with Orca Screen Reader being on by default and won't close
Is there a specific security threat when orca and/or speech-dispatcher is/are present? If you plan to remove the screen reader, the package is called gnome-orca. BTW, I've been trying, since 2011, to get the GUI off my system; it';comes up and I cannot stop it. LOL.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Could Trisquel 8 switch to MATE?
This is first I've heard of compiz not working well with orca; I'll ask. Does either metacity or marco do screen magnification? Whatever we decide to do for Trisquel's window manager in version 8, we should make sure that accessibility feature works.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Could Trisquel 8 switch to MATE?
I don't think the init system effects Mate.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Could Trisquel 8 switch to MATE?
Perhaps there's been some improvement. Last time I tried orca in LXDE, the panels, menus, desktop, and notification area were not accessible, and the file manager was only accessible in list mode. I found, however, that mousepad (the default text editor) is accessible. The Mozilla programs and libreoffice are accessible, independent of desktop.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Could Trisquel 8 switch to MATE?
Oh, I forgot: With LXDE and XFCE, user is unaware of what window would have focus, when she releases the 'alt+tab' (window switching) keys; Orca doesn't speak this. In orca releases before 3.12, the same information was missing when Mate was the desktop. In the Mate case, it was a matter of sym-linking the orca scripts for metacity and marco. Now, it' works pretty well.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Could Trisquel 8 switch to MATE?
I have Mate and orca working in another distro. There are a few minor accessibility gaps, but it is usable. Since Ubuntu Mate is an official spin, and Mate packages are also maintained in Debian (Jessie) main repos, I think Mate in Trisquel 8 is a fine idea!
[Trisquel-users] orca Screen Reader on Sugar?
My friend has been tasked with making Sugar learning environment accessible, by means of the Orca screen reader, on a OLPC machine. I tried running orca on Trisquel Sugar; There must be missing pieces; orca did not talk. I'm not sure where to tell my friend to start but promised I'd ask for some ideas on here. If you can help, please contact my friend, Brandon Werner, directly. am_d...@fastmail.com or me on gnusocial: davehunt@social.2mb.solutions Thanks, Dave
Re: [Trisquel-users] Is Belenos Moving to SystemD?
Thanks; I was just curious, having heard the names of systemd components go by as I was upgrading; was just wondering if there was some kind of incremental move under way. I still have no opinion re: the merrits of systemd vs upstart. To users not running servers, it probably won't make a difference. Cheers, Dave
[Trisquel-users] Is Belenos Moving to SystemD?
Hello, I recently did my monthly dist-upgrade, and heard mention of Pieces of systemd, like the journal and services, getting installed. After the upgrade, I went looking for the cli tools like systemctl and journalctl; they're not present. How much of systemd do I now have? Are my system's services now managed by a hybrid of systemd, upstart, and the old sysv init scripts? Thanks, Dave https://social.2mb.solutions/davehunt on GNUSocial
Re: [Trisquel-users] Icedove hangs (window goes gray) frequently in Trisquel 7.0
I thought this was strictly an Orca problem, and was contemplating a full-time switch to mutt or alpine for mail. The problem became apparent the first time I used enygmail to sign a message. The problem seems to have vanished as mysteriously as it began appearing. Still have enygmail, and lightning extensions in icedove. Cheers, Dave Join me on GNUSocial. https://social.2mb.solutions/davehunt
Re: [Trisquel-users] Weather Item in Panel in Trisquel 7
I, too, miss the weather report applet on the panel. I set the wunderground.com forecast for my city as my home page; it sort-of replaces the applet. :)
Re: [Trisquel-users] testet free software ring.cx encrypted audio, video calls?
I installed the binary, but couldn't do much. I suppose I now have an id, but not sure how to change settings, add contacts to phone book, test audio, etc... Does the ring daemon keep listening, when client is closed?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Searx metasearch engine
I set searx as my browser's default engine, and tried a bunch of searches. I'd say the results were comparable to ones I'd get by hitting bing or google. but the result presentation is wonderfully clean and easy to read. Thanks rfor the suggestion.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Calling all Trisquel users in GNU Social
I use orca 3.14.3 and was able to join !trisquel. I've noticed that some gnusocial instances are more accessible than others. Cheers, Dave gnusocial: http://social.2mb.solutions/davehunt
Re: [Trisquel-users] New to Trisquel :)
I had to remove ibus to fix my keyboard input issue with gedit.
Re: [Trisquel-users] I'm missing the community that was available when using nonfree software
You are not the odd one out. I use noscript, and have white-listed a few sites with probably-non-free scripts.
Re: [Trisquel-users] I'm missing the community that was available when using nonfree software
I just started using gnusocial, and am finding it hard to fit in; it seems I'm mostly talking to myself:). I must say, getting into the twitter and facebook streams is far easier, based on my experience. Still giving gnusocial a chance. Follow me on http://social.2mb.solutions/DaveHunt
Re: [Trisquel-users] trisquel 7 weird spying voice
If the screen reader is on for the login greeter, use 'ctrl+s' key on dialogue, next time you login. On your desktop, use 'alt+super+s' to toggle the screen reader. If it is off, it should be off in future sessions. HTH, Dave (a user of Orca screen reader)
Re: [Trisquel-users] Is anyone else getting a CPU spikes when you edit anything in Gedit?
I think Mate, as packaged in Ubuntu-mate spin, would meet Trisquel's accessibility requirement; have used Ubuntu-Mate Trusty, Utopic, and Vivid.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Is anyone else getting a CPU spikes when you edit anything in Gedit?
Open a nautilus window, and put the cursor on the name of a text file. Use 'alt+enter' key, to open the Properties page for the selected file. Go to the Open With page, and select mousepad. Finally, tick the 'set as default' option. Now, all text files will automatically open with mousepad. It works great@ HTH, Dave
Re: [Trisquel-users] Is anyone else getting a CPU spikes when you edit anything in Gedit?
Yah; I filed that bug a long time ago, and it's still with us. Using mousepad instead; give that a try.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Migrate from Ubuntu to Trisquel
Maybe I did forget to attach, or it was rejected? It seems a moot point, now, anyway, thanks for the follow-up comments. If there is continued interest, I'll try again, or paste script into a forum message (note: the browser may wrap in strange ways). :) Anyway, since learning of the 'dd' command, I haven't used unetbootin.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Migrate from Ubuntu to Trisquel
Herer is a little script I used to use for running unetbootin from the terminal; If I don't want persistent space, I just use the 'dd' command to write to my usb drives. The script prompts user for path to iso image, path to usb drive, and time to wait for the action to complete. It assumes unetbootin is in your command search path; e. g. you installed it from a ppa. Modify it as needed, and enjoy! Cheers, Dave
Re: [Trisquel-users] Join the Trisquel Cafe!
Keep eating that fish; its brain food; LOL! And I'm another that just got reeled in; not with good taste, but tasting good; HaHaHa. I really need to start visiting this Trisquel Cafe Place; look at all the gnus and penguins!
Re: [Trisquel-users] I can not press the right click
Until you figure how to make right-clicking work, use the keys 'ctrl+f10' on the desktop and panels, to get the menu with options like new folder, add launcher, add to panel, etc. In Nautilus, you can use 'shift+f10', to get the context menu with properties, move to, etc... HTH, Dave
Re: [Trisquel-users] changing default filemanager
Why doesn't GNOME have a gui for changing these preferences, as does Mate and, maybe, XFCE?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Update Manager Not Working
I try not to use the gui update manager; using commandline tools is just easier. Given that there is a working patch for the gui app, why not just apply it and issue the patched update manager in the cycle?
Re: [Trisquel-users] No Gnome panel
Testing with the live system is the easiest way to see whether everything works. Otherwise, you can check your hardware against lists of hardware known to work in GNU/Linux without non-free support, or, as you already have done with the wireless, ask about your machine in places like this forum. In the default system, the panel should be on bottom, with desktop having Home, Install, Computer, Trash, and Network Servers icons.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Wireless won't work :-(
Honestly, though I'm using a TP USB wifi radio in a Toshiba laptop with an Intel wifi build in, I don't feel like I've gained much, if anything, from this purchase. I could run something like Ubuntu Mate, and have the same set of free apps. If I did this, and never used that ugly Software Center, I'd essentially have the same system.
Re: [Trisquel-users] BLAG 200000
I have some experience with the Emacs mail/news reader, web client, Org Mode, and the Dismal spreadsheet, all with the accessibility thing called Emacspeak. I found the web client (emacs-w3) hard to use, and only useful on the simplest of web sites; not just referring to JScript, here. Maybe it's time to revisit Emacspeak in Trisquel 7; can run it in a virtual console or an xterm, I suppose?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Canonical?
Oh, My Gerd! YooHoo Comics must be an emacser! LOL Seriously, it's amazing what that thing can do; calling Emacs an editor does it an injustice!
Re: [Trisquel-users] My family has smart TVs and I am scared.
Who you calling Old? lol!
Re: [Trisquel-users] BLAG 200000
I was pleased to discover that the BLAG GNOME 20 live medium seems to have a complete GNOME 3.10, including orca screen reader. I haven't yet checked the Mate spin. My earlier test was on 14. 20 does not seem to see my Think Penguin USB wifi radio; that's for another topic or forum.
Re: [Trisquel-users] [OT] Fetching BBC Radio Programs with get-iplayer?
I found the schedule for the radio program of interest and downloaded the episodes with youtube-dl instead of get-iplayer. Why do they use flash video for files containing only audio? I tried converting one to ogg with oggconvert; the result sounded horrible; I'll just keep the flv's for now.
Re: [Trisquel-users] how to enable log-in sound
I didn't realize they had electronic instruments back in old Messopotamia; LOL. You can replace the file with any sound you like; I just use the stock Trisquel one that has been in place since Brigantia, maybe earlier, but that's when I started using Trisquel.
Re: [Trisquel-users] how to enable log-in sound
Nothing stopping you from putting that favorite login sound into your Trisquel. Not sure what you can do with the pointer; LOL.
Re: [Trisquel-users] new user to linux
I'm glad to hear you are considering buying a pre-owned laptop, thereby keeping a few bits of toxic materials out of the waste stream. Also, you're repurposing perfectly-good hardware. Before installing any new operating system onto such a machine, I'd shred the drive. You can do this from any GNU/Linux live image, such as Trisquel 7. Boot the live medium, open a terminal, use the lsblk command to learn what device refers to the hard drive. That done, you can do sudo shred /dev/sda for instance, assuming the hard drive is /dev/sda. You could also do something like sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda This would write 0 onto the entire disk, unless you stop before it finishes. HTH, Dave
Re: [Trisquel-users] BLAG 200000
I tried a BLAG GNOME live image, and found that it has no accessibility, thereby denying a class of users freedom #0, nevermind the other three.
Re: [Trisquel-users] gNewSense 4 is already (somewhat) useable!
The startup sound from Brigantia is still available in Trisquel 7 (I can't properly spell his name, ever). LOL. Go to menus-system settings-startup applications and select Add. then, do the following: Command: /usr/bin/canberra-gtk-play --id=desktop-login --description=GNOME Login sound Comment: Startup Sound On next login or restart, you'll have that lovely music!
Re: [Trisquel-users] new user to linux
Answering post #21: Sounds like you're good to go re: making that machine a full-time Trisquel box! You might have to run hwinfo as root; try sudo hwinfo
Re: [Trisquel-users] my family want me to install non-free software
I have to agree with post #1 here. If the machine is not yours, let them do as they wish, assuming you have explained your choices and desire to install only software that respects their freedoms. Let them install Win, a non-free GNU/Linux, whatever, and take full responsibility for it.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Trisquel 7.0 Installation issues
In reply to #15: *nods* let's hope it's not /dev/sdb. How'bout checking before that 'dd' command. I recommend lsblk This lists your block devices. If you'd prefer, you can get this list from the disks utility, found in the Settings panel. For my convenience, I added a bunch of these 'settings' options to my Accessories menu; this for another thread
Re: [Trisquel-users] new user to linux
As Magic Banana says in post #13, As a relative new-comer, you'd have an easier time reinstalling Mini, than transforming a GNOME installation to a Mini, or something like it. I've been doing this a while, and would still choose this expedient option.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Libre alternative to skype
I have an account on sip:w...@iptel.org; for sip, I can use linphonecd in the terminal, but rarely launch it, since I have no contacts.
Re: [Trisquel-users] A problem with the control key
I've been running orca in Trisquel since 5.0 and have not experienced trouble with using the control key for operations like cut, copy, paste and rename. Trisquel 7's gedit does not work with orca; I've filed issues on orca and trisquel bug trackers, with no results. I use mousepad instead. Alimiracle, does your control key issue happen in all apps, or just gedit?
Re: [Trisquel-users] A problem with the control key
Did you turn key echo off? Use 'orca+space' to get the preferences gui. On the 'key echo' tab, you can set what keys, if any, are echoed by orca. This can stop orca from saying 'control', 'alt', 'shift', etc. Even if all keys are echoed, the keystrokes should pass through to the app in focus; this is just a suggestion. I'm using orca without these problems, and have key echo set to 'word'. Which version of orca are you using? I added the accessibility-dev ppa, and updated the whole stack, which includes orca 3.14. HTH, Dave
Re: [Trisquel-users] Libre alternative to skype
This customization ui seems to be invisible to screen readers (Windows and GNU/Linux).
Re: [Trisquel-users] Libre alternative to skype
I found and opened 'menu-view-toolbars-customize; thanks! Once I opened the Customize ui, I found nothing but a 'learn more' link, using Orca's normal reading keys for the web browser. Using Orca's flat review and mouse emulation, I could find and right-click on hello. From the context menu, I chose the 'add to menu' option, but cannot find a Hello option on any of the browser's menus.
[Trisquel-users] Note to user @alimiracle
You sent me a message, using the contact form, but I get access denied error when trying the link in the email from the forum system. Please email me on ka1...@gmail.com
Re: [Trisquel-users] Libre alternative to skype
Mumble is fine for conferences and gaming, but I wouldn't consider it a skype replacement.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Libre alternative to skype
My abrowser does not have a Customize screen. Do you mean about:config?
Re: [Trisquel-users] Stallman uses Trisquel GNU/Linux for computation.
I'd hardly call Trisquel bleeding edge; it's based on Ubuntu LTS releases.
Re: [Trisquel-users] Libre alternative to skype
I find the jitsi desktop client completely inaccessible with orca screen reader, and cannot sign up for the xmpp option on jit-si; it has a recaptcha thing I cannot solve.
