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echo: linux
to: Brian Rogers
from: Kai Richter
date: 2021-11-27 04:51:00
subject: Apps for the blind

Hello Brian!

25 Nov 21, Brian Rogers wrote to All:

 BR> I'm wondering if there's a good screen reader app for the blind on
 BR> linux

If there is then it's well hidden. Web searches of "linux for blind" reveal pages that are approx. 10 years old as first hits, at least in my language space.

 BR> blind user who wishes to get off Windows and migrate to linux but I'm
 BR> not familiar with programs for the blind and know of none for linux.
 BR> Any input would be appreciated.

My result to go further with the 10y old information failed. Some tools like brltty can be found and it's still in activ development, others like festival or txt2pho with MBROLA or Aranea seem to be discontinued.

I think the best way to find a tool for the blind is to ask the blind community.

Regards

Kai

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