Having successfully created a bootable CD from Mo's ISO image, I
prepared my
target PC by deleting loads of data to make the backup and restore
process
faster. The target PC is running Win XP Home SP3.
I then inserted the bootable CD into the CD ROM drive and rebooted
whilst
holding down F12 to bring up my list of boot options, then cursored down
twice to select the option to boot from the CD ROM Drive.
This seems to happen fine and the CD ROM Drive makes all the correct
noises.
I then hear a bleep. I arrow down once to what I believe is the 32 bit
version of Talking Arch and press Enter. Again, more positive noises
from
the CD ROM Drive indicating plenty of activity.
However, once all activity from the CD ROM Drive has stopped, at the
point I
would expect to hear speakup announce root@archISO, all I receive is
a stony
silence.
I believe Arch has loaded correctly as I can type the poweroff and the
reboot commands at this point, and the PC will respond with the
appropriate
action. So it is clear that Linux is operational. But no speech.
I have tried increasing the volume using Caps 2 (that is 2 on the
number row
not on the numpad). But no change.
Thinking that this could be an issue with the sound card on my Win XP
machine, I repeated the above process by booting from the same CD but
this
time using my Windows 7 PC which has different hardware (just 4
months old).
Unfortunately I receive an identical result - no speech, but Linux
appears
to be executing the reboot / poweroff commands.
Bit of a stone wall really .... Any thoughts?
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: Agent Orange [mailto:agentorange@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 23 May 2014 10:03
To: 'vi-tech-testers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: RE: [vi-tech-testers] types of feedback wanted?
Mo, problem solved. The ISO has now burned to a blank CD after I
downloaded
it again.
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: Agent Orange [mailto:agentorange@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 23 May 2014 09:35
To: 'vi-tech-testers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx'
Subject: RE: [vi-tech-testers] types of feedback wanted?
Thanks Mo.
I'd be interested in committing some time towards a project aiming to
test
hardware and software with the goal of improving accessibility.
Take your point re feed back, thanks for clarifying that for me.
On the specifics of testing the Talking Arch backup and recovery disc, I
have downloaded the file:
TalkingArch-2014.05.02-dual.iso
I obtained this from the link you provided. I downloaded it using
Firefox
29 to a Win 7 Pro 64bit PC.
I have just tried using the Win 7 Image Burner to burn the ISO file to a
blank CD but have received the following message under the Status
indicator:
The selected disc image file isn't valid.
I have used JFW to virtualise the content of the Windows Image burner
and
copy out the full text below:
Windows Disc Image Burner
Disc image file: TalkingArch-2014.05.02-dual.iso
Disc burner: BD-RE Drive (D:)
Status
The selected disc image file isn't valid.
Verify disc after burning
Burn Cancel
I will try downloading it again in case it has become corrupted.
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: vi-tech-testers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:vi-tech-testers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mobeen Iqbal
Sent: 22 May 2014 23:00
To: vi-tech-testers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vi-tech-testers] types of feedback wanted?
Hello Phil.
I should've clarified, to be honest i hadn't mentioned the type of
feedback
specifically. its mainly objective feedback that i'm after, if we can
refine
the process of people being able to backup their systems it would be
fantastic to make it as fool proof as possible. i'm also waiting for
someone
to test this on a windows 8 system. so far i haven't found anyone with a
windows machine i can junk *evil chuckle*.
personally i hate windows8 it was just like windows vista. i haven't
been
asked to install it once hahahaha windows7 still remains the most
popular
operating system. if people want to comment on the guide as well its
fine,
but all the editing will be done at the end once feedback's been
collected.
there may still be significant changes to be made. many thanks to all
of you
for your responses. perhaps we should make a habbit on this list of
facing
different challenges, i'm still trying to work out the specific goals
and
the reasons i created this list. can it become something more? i.e
should we
take on testing and improving various products hardware or software?
its an
interesting concept and i think viable if people pool
resources/experience
but it would all depend on how much time people have.
all the best,
Mo.
Mo.
On 22/05/2014 13:48, Agent Orange wrote:
Hi Mo,
Still here. I've read the guide and have downloaded the ISO. I'll be
testing it in the next day or so.
Apologies if you have already explained this. What sort of comments /
feedback are you hoping to get? Would you like comments of a
technical nature, eg, the process failed, or the steps in the guide do
not accurately reflect the steps I had to go through, or there was an
error, etc? Or would you like comments on the text of your guide
which are of a more editorial nature, eg, whether there is too much or
too little detail, whether you might consider re-phrasing a
sentence, etc?
The former is more objective and in many ways easier for folks to
provide.
The latter is potentially more subjective, more time consuming, and
perhaps depends on whether the tester understands your views about the
target audience for the guide and shares your style of writing.
If you could offer some thoughts / guidance on the sort of feedback
you are, or are not, looking for, I would find that helpful in
targeting my thoughts to those areas you are particularly interested
in.
Another question: your guide currently specifies a command line
process
(fdisk) for the tester to 'break' their hard disc installation of
Windows.
Obviously this section will be omitted in the final user guide as it
is for testing purposes only! However, for those of us more
comfortable in Windows, I assume you would be happy for the disc to be
reformatted using other means, eg, via the command prompt or using a
Windows utility? Or would you prefer us to stick with the program and
use fdisk? Happy to do the latter if you prefer.
Cheers
Phil
-----Original Message-----
From: vi-tech-testers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:vi-tech-testers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mobeen
Iqbal
Sent: 22 May 2014 13:35
To: vi-tech-testers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vi-tech-testers] is anyone awake?
Hi everyone.
its very quiet on list, just wondering if you're all still around?
don't forget to recommend this list to others who you think may be
interested in testing the guide. unfortunately i'm not subscribed to
any of the US mailing lists, but its probably worth spreading the
word...
Mo.
