Goals and Donating to Stormux

Stormux is dedicated to creating accessible software and Raspberry Pi images for the visually impaired. By leveraging the affordability of Raspberry Pi computers, we enable people with limited financial resources to access a fully functional desktop computing experienceâcluding internet access, gaming, and productivity applications. This initiative is particularly impactful in developing countries, where traditional computers are often financially out of reach.

Key Advantages

  • Cost-Effective: Raspberry Pi’s low cost makes computing accessible to more people
  • Sustainable: Systems can run entirely on battery power, with solar charging capabilities
  • Flexible: Users can customize their desktop environment and software setup to maximize performance
  • Accessible: Designed with visual accessibility as a core feature

Open Source Projects

Stormux actively creates and contributes to several open-source accessibility projects:

Audio Game Manager

  • Repository: Audio Game Manager
  • Enables Windows audio games to run on Linux systems
  • Makes gaming accessible to visually impaired users

Fenrir Screen Reader

  • Repository: Fenrir
  • A console-based screen reader developed in collaboration with Chrys
  • Provides essential accessibility features for terminal users

I38 Desktop Environment

  • Repository: I38
  • A lightweight desktop environment based on the i3 window manager
  • Optimized for accessibility and performance

Future Vision

With sustainable funding, Stormux aims to:

  1. Create employment opportunities for developers focused on accessible software
  2. Provide training and certification programs
  3. Deploy self-sustaining Raspberry Pi setups in developing regions

Supporting the Project

While we could monetize our images and software, doing so would contradict our mission of universal accessibility. Instead, we rely on community support through donations:

  • Suggested monthly contribution: $3-$5
  • Focus on many small donations rather than few large ones
  • Sustainable funding model that doesn’t burden individual donors

Your support helps maintain and expand our accessibility initiatives while keeping them free for those who need them most.

Join Our Mission

Ready to make a difference? Your monthly donation of just $3-$5 can help bring accessible computing to those who need it most. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goal of making technology truly accessible for all.