Chloe ✨Jan 29
Jessica Tegner 👩🏻‍🦰
Hey #blind #linux users. Quick question. What is the most accessible linux desktop these days?
Is it still mate, or how are we doing.
Context: I want to try to switch from Windows, and I'm fine spending some time setting things up, but I don't want to have a 30 min debug session every time I want to use my computer
Jan 25 at 7:50amWeb
Show threadChristianJan 25

@JessicaTegner I cannot answer your question but I think @Emmabuntus could be a good way to go:

https://emmabuntus.org/emmade6-1-00-a-new-version-focused-on-accessibility/

I found the Interviews with Philippe and Stéphane very impressive:

https://emmabuntus.org/philippe-a-dedicated-esperantist/

https://emmabuntus.org/stephane-blind-and-gifted-in-computing/

December 15, 2025 EmmaDE6 1.00: a new version focused on accessibility! – Emmabuntüs

Show threadCollectif EmmabuntüsJan 25

@datenteiler @JessicaTegner

Yes Jessica, you can try Emmabuntüs in accessibility mode

You will find here explanations on how it is used by visually impaired users : https://emmabuntus.org/accessibilite/

We are currently looking for English-speaking testers, so please feel free to contact me directly and I will provide you with the link to the version currently under development : https://emmabuntus.org/contact/

Accessibilité – Emmabuntüs

Show threadDomi Jan 25

@JessicaTegner
Linuxmint cinnamon (Highly customisable). Linux Mint is very reliable.

Zorin OS, Very similar to the ergonomics found in Windows.

Show threadDomi Feb 5

@JessicaTegner
Sorry for my hasty reply. For visually impaired users, take a look at this website.
https://itsfoss.com/visual-impaired-linux/

There is this French distribution, but I don't know if it has been translated into English.

https://aciah--linux-org.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=fr&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=fr

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Show threadDarrell BowlesJan 25
@LeonianUniverse @JessicaTegner Mate is good, haven't played too much with gnome, but use ubuntu with mate.
Show threadLukáš TyrychtrJan 25
@JessicaTegner I'd try current Gnome, so definitely something with at least Gnome 48, nothing older, say, the current Fedora.
Show threadFreya Jan 29
@JessicaTegner neither but screen readers pronounce the hashtag. Better to put those at the end of a post. As a bonus mastodon makes them part of the footer if you do
Show threadJessFeb 5
@JessicaTegner i really like Mate. I was using Linux as a primary for a while, but unfortunately had to go back to Windows because there were just too many programs I used regularly. But for something light that feels like a graphical desktop, Mate is really nice.