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There is truly a "different" mentality about Linux.
Just think of it: Windows and Mac are both controlled by one "voice" which says what will happen next. But Linux is the conglomeration of the abilities of people all over the world, working together to produce a FREE operating system for everyone! Anyone can participate!
To me, it's amazing that Linux hasn't become the main operating system already!
There is truly a "different" mentality about Linux.
Just think of it: Windows and Mac are both controlled by one "voice" which says what will happen next. But Linux is the conglomeration of the abilities of people all over the world, working together to produce a FREE operating system for everyone! Anyone can participate!
To me, it's amazing that Linux hasn't become the main operating system already!
Peace,
brian
I like that Linux gives many choices for people who use their computers differently.
I also like that it's the origin of many open standards for computers. Open standards and programming libraries promote cross-platform program development and freedom in computing.
If I'm writing a program for Linux, it can be easily transferred to Mac OS or to Windows. However, if I were to write a program with the proprietary libraries available for Windows, I'm stuck.
Similarly, consider Macromedia Flash (proprietary) vs JavaScript (open): Webpages written with Flash can only be viewed on computers which are supported by Adobe. Webpages using JavaScript can be viewed on whatever platform chooses to incorporate JavaScript.
I like that Linux gives many choices for people who use their computers differently.
I also like that it's the origin of many open standards for computers. Open standards and programming libraries promote cross-platform program development and freedom in computing.
If I'm writing a program for Linux, it can be easily transferred to Mac OS or to Windows. However, if I were to write a program with the proprietary libraries available for Windows, I'm stuck.
Similarly, consider Macromedia Flash (proprietary) vs JavaScript (open): Webpages written with Flash can only be viewed on computers which are supported by Adobe. Webpages using JavaScript can be viewed on whatever platform chooses to incorporate JavaScript.
Open standards = freedom in computing.
Exactly! -And I think it makes the user more "aware" of what a computer is all about, and how to use it instead of being used by it. At least, that's what it did for me..
D'oh, you people sure are making Linux sound attractive. I would totally use it if I could understand GNOME/Orca.
I was curious, so I did a bit of digging. Are you aware of the Vinux project? It's a distribution of Linux for the visually impared. It comes with three screen readers and a bunch of other accessibility software. I've got no background in accessibility software, but it might be up your alley. Here is their website: Home - Vinux Project
What it looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGg65...eature=related
Last edited by flash3780; 06-28-2011 at 05:00 PM..
I was curious, so I did a bit of digging. Are you aware of the Vinux project? It's a distribution of Linux for the visually impared. It comes with three screen readers and a bunch of other accessibility software. I've got no background in accessibility software, but it might be up your alley. Here is their website: Home - Vinux Project
What it looks like:
Cool! Although I am not familiar with the requirements of the visually-impaired, I'm sure that the Linux community is well-aware of the issue and that there are some out there who have developed what's needed.
If not, you can always make a request! Sometimes people are willing to venture into new software development when the need arises.
Peace,
brian
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-And I think it makes the user more "aware" of what a computer is all about, and how to use it instead of being used by it. At least, that's what it did for me..
