Installing SBW on Linux

One can install Sharada-Braille-Writer using any of the following methods, If you are using any other Ubuntu based distribution, you can install using PPA

Using Coco-Patcher

If you are using Accessible-Coconut, use Coco-Patcher in System tools menu.
Make sure system is connected to internet, then install or update using update-sharada-braille-writer script.

Using PPA

If you are using Ubuntu based distribution, use Ubuntu PPA. Run following commands:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nalin-x-linux/libbraille-input
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nalin-x-linux/sbw
sudo apt-get install -y sharada-braille-writer libbraille-input

Using .deb packages

If you are using any other Debian based distribution, download latest deb package of both libbraille-input and sharad-braille-writer from Sourceforge page and install it in the same order.

Compiling from source

Compiling libbraille-input

git clone https://github.com/zendalona/libbraille-input.git
cd libbraille-input
./configure

make

make install

Compiling sharada-braille-writer

git clone https://github.com/zendalona/sbw.git
cd sbw
sudo python3 setup.py install –install-data=/usr

Installating SBW on Windows

To install SBW on your Windows device, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the Official Microsoft Store Page:

   Link for SBW: Install S.B.W from Microsoft Store

2. Open in Microsoft Store:

   If prompted, click “Open Microsoft Store” to launch the app store on your PC

3. Click “Get” or “Install”:

   In the Microsoft Store window, click the “Install” button to download and install S.B.W.

4. Wait for Installation to Complete:

   The installation will begin automatically. Once finished, you’ll see an “Open” button.

5. Launch SBW:

   Click “Open”, or find SBW in your Start Menu to begin using the application.