Linux without sighted help

[Imbar Golt]

I believe there is a cd boot somewhere only windows comes on first.  So 
there is no option but to use sighted help.

Thank a lot,

imbar
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jude DaShiell" <jdashiel at shellworld.net>
To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list at redhat.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: Linux without sighted help


> No, on that score you're really out of luck.  The boot sequence should 
> always have cd's in it somewhere otherwise nobody can protect the security 
> of that computer.  Now, what happens if some virus installs and 
> successfully blocks access to your cmos?  I'll tell you what happens, it's 
> time to throw that computer and all the equipment and software that came 
> with it in the garbage because at that point, not even the best sight on 
> the planet can help you.
>
>
>
> On Sat, 26 Jan 2008, Imbar Golt wrote:
>
>> Please I need something that won't boot from a CD, since I don't have 
>> sighted help to change the boot sequence.  If there is any distribution 
>> or virtual consol that can work under windows or boot when Windows is 
>> already on the computer?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Imbar
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jude DaShiell" 
>> <jdashiel at shellworld.net>
>> To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list at redhat.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 7:06 PM
>> Subject: Re: Linux without sighted help
>>
>>
>>>  http://www.grml.org/ has an iso file for download.  It's a livecd that 
>>> can
>>>  also be used to install linux if you like it. Try booting and when the
>>>  disk stops for a few seconds type grml swspeak then hit return.  If you
>>>  have a sound card with active speakers you'll hear a message saying 
>>> grml
>>>  finished booting and telling you to type swspeak again.  This is only
>>>  necessary if linux isn't installed on the hard drive.  Type swspeak 
>>> again
>>>  and you'll have speech.
>>>
>>>  On Sat, 26 Jan 2008, Imbar Golt wrote:
>>>
>>> >  Thanks, I tried that but it did not work, neither way.
>>> >
>>> >  Imbar
>>> >  ----- Original Message ----- From: "krishnakant Mane" 
>>> > <krmane at gmail.com>
>>> >  To: "Linux for blind general discussion" <blinux-list at redhat.com>
>>> >  Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 2:40 PM
>>> >  Subject: Re: Linux without sighted help
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > >   On 26/01/2008, Imbar Golt <imbar at netvision.net.il> wrote:
>>> > > >   Hi,
>>> > > >
>>> > > >  Does anyone know of a way to boot Linux without sighted help or a 
>>> > > > live cd?
>>> > > >
>>> > >   yes, Ubuntu live cd for gutsy (7.10) works pritty good.
>>> > >   after you put the cd inside and start booting, keep the hand to 
>>> > > the cd
>>> > >   rom drive and the moment it stops vibrating, press f5 then number 
>>> > > 3
>>> > >   and press enter 2 times.
>>> > >   the system will boot with the orca screen reader.
>>> > >   just in case you fail to do so, let ubuntu boot and then press alt 
>>> > > +
>>> > >   f2 and type orca.
>>> > >   regards,
>>> > >   Kk
>>> > > >   Thanks,
>>> > > >
>>> > > >   Imbar
>>> > > >
>>> > >
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