On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 07:27:58AM PST, Bill Cox wrote: > I think Lucid is on track to be a fabulous distro for accessibility. > I'm working on a Vinux ISO based on Ubuntu Lucid, and I'm pretty > excited about it. > > However, even better than having a separate ISO would be having a > Vinux-like install option. Is there any chance that the we Vinux guys > could work with the Luke and the Ubuntu accessibility guys on adding a > bunch of cool accessibility stuff automatically when an accessible > install is selected? In particular, a more accessible desktop > environment (different /etc/skel), and speakup support would be a huge > improvement for an accessible install, IMO.
It is certainly possible, but you need to give me a list of what you would like to see implemented. However, speakup is a no go, as that requires introducing extra packages to the CD, which atkes up space which is already at a premium. There is also the issue of supporting the speakup code, i.e Canonical support/security making sure its supportable, and security updates are easy to release. I personally feel rather uncomfortable with trying to introduce speakup at this late stage of the lucid cycle, maybe for lucid+1, if the speakup code is clean and performs well enough. For everything else, just fire away with a list of features, and I will see what I can do for you. BTW I am the only person working on Ubuntu accessibility, elp is always welcome if you wish to offer it. :) Luke -- Ubuntu-accessibility mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-accessibility
