BRLTTY 4.2

BRLTTY is a background process (daemon) which provides access to the Linux/Unix console (when in text mode) for a blind person using a refreshable braille display. It drives the braille display, and provides complete screen review functionality. Some speech capability has also been incorporated.<br /><br />Features<br /><br /> * Full implementation of the usual screen review facilities.<br /> * Choice between `block', `underline', or `no' cursor.<br /> * Optional `underline' to indicate specially highlighted text.<br /> * Optional use of `blinking' (rates individually settable) for cursor, special highlighting underline, and/or capital letters.<br /> * Screen freezing for leisurely review.<br /> * Intelligent cursor routing, allowing easy fetching of cursor within text editors, web browsers, etc., without moving ones hands from the braille display.<br /> * A cut & paste function (linear or rectangular) which is particularly useful for copying long file names, copying text between virtual terminals, entering complicated commands, etc.<br /> * Table driven in-line contracted braille (English and French provided).<br /> * Support for multiple braille codes.<br /> * Ability to identify an unknown character.<br /> * Ability to inspect character highlighting.<br /> * An on-line help facility for commands.<br /> * A preferences menu.<br /> * Basic speech support.<br /> * Modular design allowing relatively easy addition of drivers for other braille displays and speech synthesizers.<br /> * An application programming interface.

Requirements:	No special requirements
Platforms:	*nix, Linux
Keyword:	Access,  Background,  Blind,  Braille,  Capability,  Complete,  Daemon,  Display,  Drives,  Functionality,  Incorporated,  Person,  Process,  Refreshable,  Review,  Screen,  Speech
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