Vinux – an Ubuntu based, specialized distribution of the Linux system, optimized for visually impaired and blind users.
Vinux provides two screen readers and Braille support. After starting the system and the graphical desktop (Unity), the Orca screen reader allows you to navigate the desktop using the keyboard. The system also has support for blind users which lets you work with the command line.
Vinux is offered in the form of a live media that can be installed on a hard disk.
The system is available for 32 & 64 bit machines.
Vinux 5.1 is built on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
Vinux supports software text to speech and Braille support from boot-up to shutdown.
Users can use installation medium to install independently with no sighted assistance required.
Vinux supports command line environment speech, Desktop environment speech and magnification features.
Vinux comes with an accessible suite of software and has an excellent mailing list support group.
Features
- Gnome-Orca graphical screen reader
- Speakup console screen reader
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