INFO - Sonar GNU/Linux - An Accessible Operating System Focused On Assistive Technology

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Aug 15, 2014, 6:11:39 AM8/15/14
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Sinds BrlSpeak (BRaiLleSPEAK), dan Oralux, en intussen ook het VInux
project, zijn de distro's met bijzondere aandacht voor toegankelijkheid
blijven komen!
Zo is er nu ook ArchLinux, maar ook Sonar GNU/Linux waarvan de omschrijving
op hun website zeer belovend is:

Sonar GNU/Linux - An Accessible Operating System Focused On
Assistive Technology
URL: http://sonargnulinux.com/

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Sonar GNU/Linux

Free Assistive Technology and Accessible Computing

Do you need an accessible operating system that features top-notch
assistive technology? You have come to the right place. Your search is
over. Sonar GNU/Linux is the perfect fit for you.

Sonar GNU/Linux doesn´t replace proprietary operating systems, but is
an ideal alternative. Some differences exist between GNU/Linux and
proprietary operating systems, and you may encounter a small learning
curve when understanding GNU/Linux´s structure and system. However,
there are many similarities to your current proprietary system and
Sonar offers new technology with unparalleled quality.

Enjoy Sonar's Free Software, Never have to worry again about paying for
that next upgrade or to get the features or functionality you’ve been
looking for.

Sonar is the most accessible operating system with free assistive
technology. Sonar offers the following adaptive technology:
1. a screen reader for blind and low vision people called Orca.
2. a magnification program to help magnify the screen for low vision
people.
3. an on-screen keyboard for people who have low motor skills and
experience difficulty using a keyboard. (The on-screen keyboard can be
used with a mouse or trackball to navigate the keyboard on the screen.
4. a font for people with dyslexia.

Join the mailing list and get involved. Ask for a feature request and
help us make Sonar even better. Sonar is sponsored by the Accessible
Computing Foundation. Join our community and take control of your
computing and assistive technology today.

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