Oralux is a GNU/Linux distribution that is designed for individuals who are visually impaired and includes audio accessibility features.
The Oralux project is an initiative aimed at simplifying access to GNU/Linux for visually impaired individuals. One of the primary goals of the project is to lower the barrier for entry by streamlining the installation process of necessary software. The current version of Oralux offers an experienced user the ability to quickly set up their system, but the project aims to go further in guiding new users to reach essential stages such as reading documentation, browsing the web, and sending and receiving emails.
To achieve these aims, the Oralux project welcomes the contributions of users in advising and giving feedback, supplying configuration files, translating documentation, writing tutorials, and developing Oralux scripts using shell and PHP. Oralux is built on top of Knoppix, a self-installing distro created by Klaus Knopper, which includes almost three compressed CDs on a single CD. Oralux can boot from the CD, regardless of the already installed operating system on the computer.
Oralux includes several useful features thanks to BRLTTY, such as multiple braille drivers. The user interface is based on Emacspeak, a powerful audio desktop with advanced desktop features. Another environment based on Yasr, a lightweight and portable screen reader, is also available. The CD includes a free English text to speech software Flite, based on Carnegie Mellon University, and EFM for French and English. Oralux has potential for more language support with the use of Festival and MBROLA, both open source voice synthesizers.
Oralux also includes ParleMax, a speech server in French, based on LLiaphon and MBROLA, from the Biglux team. Multispeech, a speech server based on Ru_tts for Russian and freephone and MBROLA for English, can automatically switch between different synthesis options. Users can even install software such as DECtalk, a TTS from Fonix, which offers English or Castillan Spanish, French, or German language support.
Lastly, Oralux has major feature enhancements in the latest release, making it an excellent choice for visually impaired individuals who need easy access to the advanced features of GNU/Linux.
To achieve these aims, the Oralux project welcomes the contributions of users in advising and giving feedback, supplying configuration files, translating documentation, writing tutorials, and developing Oralux scripts using shell and PHP. Oralux is built on top of Knoppix, a self-installing distro created by Klaus Knopper, which includes almost three compressed CDs on a single CD. Oralux can boot from the CD, regardless of the already installed operating system on the computer.
Oralux includes several useful features thanks to BRLTTY, such as multiple braille drivers. The user interface is based on Emacspeak, a powerful audio desktop with advanced desktop features. Another environment based on Yasr, a lightweight and portable screen reader, is also available. The CD includes a free English text to speech software Flite, based on Carnegie Mellon University, and EFM for French and English. Oralux has potential for more language support with the use of Festival and MBROLA, both open source voice synthesizers.
Oralux also includes ParleMax, a speech server in French, based on LLiaphon and MBROLA, from the Biglux team. Multispeech, a speech server based on Ru_tts for Russian and freephone and MBROLA for English, can automatically switch between different synthesis options. Users can even install software such as DECtalk, a TTS from Fonix, which offers English or Castillan Spanish, French, or German language support.
Lastly, Oralux has major feature enhancements in the latest release, making it an excellent choice for visually impaired individuals who need easy access to the advanced features of GNU/Linux.
What's New
Version 0.7 Alpha: N/A