Installing FC3 with the speakup kernel (was Help!!! Help!!!!)

[Jim Cornette]

Guy Schlosser wrote:
> Hey guys, I have a question for anyone who can answer it.  I have been
> trying to install Fedora Core 3 for two days now, and am totally confused.
> The reason I'm using 3 is because it's currently thee latest version that
> has the Speakup modified kernel for a talking install.  I'm really hoping
> there is one when fedora core 6 comes out.  What is happening, is that the
> installation seems to lock up at the disk testing screen.  I will try to
> tab/alt+tab between OK and Skip, and get no where.  I had some sighted
> assistance for a while yesterday, and found out that the problem occurs
> whether speakup is loaded or not.  When speakup is loaded, it sends my
> synthesizer (whether dec-talk express or Braille note) into space, and will
> never quit talking until it reaches the OK or skip buttons for the disk
> test.  Any one have any ideas?  I would greatly appreciate any help I can
> get with this matter.  Here is my system config.
> Processor: Pentium IV 2.8 GHZ Hyperthread on an Abit ai7 main board
> 1 GB RAM
> AC97 based sound
> Seagate 40 GB IDE hard drive
> NVidia Geforce 4 video card.
>   Again, thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Guy
> 
> 

There are some list members that are familiar with speakup and other 
non-visual aids used to install a system. Janina is a person that I 
recall. There is also a William if I remember the name correctly.

I don't recall the details. I believe that FC3 had a problem related to 
a problem with telnet that caused problems.

Also there is a list where you can get some help with audio interface 
and braille reader problems. It is the below link.

https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/blinux-list

I recall that Speakup was pulled from the kernel because of security 
concerns. The later versions do not have speakup kernels as you know.


Sorry for the extra comments. Basically, I figured that I'd comment that 
using speakup comments and your use of FC3 would aid others at spotting 
your message for giving assistance.

Jim