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8 accessible Linux distributions to try


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One of the most common questions I'm asked by a disabled prospective Linux user is, "There are so many different Linux distributions. Which one is for me? Which one is most accessible?"

 

This is a valid question, and one that hasn't been answered very often. Fortunately, like many things with Linux, there are ready-made solutions that will meet most users needs, and they're all just a download away. In this article, I'll explain how to install Linux and give a review of eight accessible Linux distributions, or distros as they are commonly called.

 

Three categories:

  • Distros made specifically for the blind and disabled
  • Distros with accessibility software built in, it only needs to be enabled
  • Distros primarily intended for users who do not wish to use a graphical desktop (these are text-based)

 

This article does not go into an abundance of technical detail, and hopes to primarily help those new to linux or considering making the switch. In particular, it does not cover what these Linux distributions are based on, what kernel versions each distribution comes with, etc. All Linux distributions listed in this article are completely open source, free of charge, and may be installed on as many computers as you want. I have deliberately left out those distributions that do not come with accessibility software. In such a distribution, a disabled user has to both know what software they need and the commands to install it, which are often different depending on the distribution. Thus, Linux Mint is excluded from this list. OpenSUSE is absent because I've never used it and it has bugs in the control panel, called yast, that make it inaccessible.......

https://opensource.c...-blind-disabled

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