Accessibility is the degree to which products, devices, services, or environments are available to as many people as possible whatever their circumstances. Accessibility can be viewed as the ability to access and benefit from a system or entity. Accessibility is paramount. Social inclusion is not an act of charity but a fundamental human right.
This roundup focuses on screen magnification accessibility tools.
Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.
Let’s explore the programs in more detail. For each application, we’ve written a dedicated page.
| Magnifying Tools | |
|---|---|
| KMagnifier | Screen magnifier for KDE Plasma |
| magnifiqus | Qt based screen magnifier |
| Magnus | Very simple screen magnifier. It’s designed for Ubuntu |
GNOME is a hugely popular open source desktop environment, known for its user-friendly interface and applications.
GNOME includes a Settings panel. Navigate to Accessibility and Zoom, and you’re presented with magnifier options including a nifty desktop zoom.
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