ubuntu live CD with Screen Reader not Starting

[Charlie Kravetz]

On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:14:02 -0700
Charlie Kravetz <cjk at teamcharliesangels.com> wrote:

> On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:29:54 -0800
> NoOp <glgxg at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> > On 12/15/2008 06:11 PM, NoOp wrote:
> > 
> > > 
> > > My recommendation would be to use the alternate CD and install
> > > 8.04 (Hardy) - It will install in 256MB (I have it on a test
> > > laptop that only has 128Mb).
> > 
> > Added note: just testing this, as a 'sighted' person definitely
> > outlines what blind or poor sighted folks have to go through to work
> > with computers. I wanted to say "really opened my eyes" but that
> > would be a very poor choice of words :-(
> > 
> > So, can someone on the list also check with an 8.10 liveCD and see
> > if the Orca Screen Reader works properly without having to use the
> > 'Alt-F2 orca' to get it started, and post back? Thanks.
> 
> Okay, I tried this using both a 32-bit and 64-bit systems with the
> i386 desktop CD. The procedure is 
> 
> 1. when the CD quits spinning, hit ENTER
> 2. hit F5
> 3. hit 3
> 4. hit ENTER
> 5. hit ENTER
> 
> This should start Orca when the desktop opens.
> 
> Reality! To get Orca to start, I have to use Alt+F2, type orca and hit
> ENTER. I could not get Orca to start any other way, even waiting 5 or
> 10 minutes after the desktop appeared.
> 
> Good luck,
> 

forgot to say, this is Intepid 8.10 Live CD

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