Project Summary
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.
In a Nutshell, BRLTTY...
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has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a large development team
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took an estimated 55 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in July, 1996
ending with its most recent commit 10 days ago
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