Re: What framework to use to develop desktop application with accessibility on linux?

[José Vilmar Estácio de Souza <vilmar informal com br>]

One alternative could be java with swt.
I use eclipsein linux with orca and it is quite accessible.
Eclipse was developed using swt.
Thanks.

On 01/22/2013 03:51 PM, Taksan wrote:
> Hi guys, please help me with this. I just need a recommendation on the
> direction to take.
>
> my case:
>
> I need to develop a desktop application for linux fedora or ubuntu (or
> any of their derivatives).
> I prefer it to work on gnome, but KDE is also ok.
> My application is not big, it is just a tool to read some RSS feeds.
> And it must be compatible with screen readers available for linux, like
> ORCA.
> If possible I want it to be cross-platform: windows, mac and linux.
>
> my attempts so far:
>
> I tried QT version 5. Accessibility ok in windows, but on linux it does
> not work.... it even makes ORCA crash. Which is sad because QT looks
> very interesting.
> Then I tried java swing. Accessibility works nice and easy on Windows
> and Mac, but on linux I got stuck trying to compile ATK or the java
> access bridge, I even tried installing the binaries but still
> Accessibility of a java swing window just does not work for me on
> linux.... will try a little more.
>
> My next options are:
>
> Try with GTK+.
> Try with wxPython.
>
> So, any tips or recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
> Taksan
>
>
>
>
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