Hello plus question

[Richard E Miles]

> I'm new to this list, so "Hello!"

> I'm currently in the process of discussing the possibility of turning our
> school into a Linux based school, with lab and office computers running
> Linux.  I'm seriously considering using Fedora, because it seems to have
> pretty up to date desktop packages, looks nice, and the install has a good
> selection of packages as is.

> The Principal of the school has a serious eyesight problem, and must use
> screen magnification software to use his computer.  For windows, decent
> full-screen magnification packages cost, at least, $400.  he currently uses
> a package called ZoomText 7.1, which originally cost him $395.  How they
> have an update that's another $150.  Shortly another update that costs even
> more is coming out.  On one level, I can see how a company who's only
> product is a screen magnifier would need to charge a bit to stay in
> business, since it's a vertical market, but still...

> I opened the Assistive Technology Support preferences box, enabled support,
> but the Magnifier and Screen Reader choices are grayed out.  I did a little
> digging, and it seems that gnopernicus must be installed.  Based on further
> research, it would seem that this package is part of the 'core 2' system,
> but it doesn't appear to be available in the Add/Remove Programs (Package
> Manager?) tool.  I've checked the details for every category, and nothing.

> Can anyone help me find this, since having decent screen magnification will
> definitely influence his opinion.

> Thanks!!
> --Steven

/usr/share/comps-extras/whichcd.py gnopernicus
gnopernicus-0.8.1-2.i386.rpm is on disc 3

Richard Miles

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Richard E Miles
Federal Way WA.
registered linux user 46097