Using Dasher

Dasher is an information-efficient text-entry interface, driven by natural continuous pointing gestures. Dasher is a competitive text-entry system wherever a full-size keyboard cannot be used, for example on a palmtop or wearable computer, or when operating any computer one-handed (by joystick, touchscreen or mouse) or zero-handed (for example, by head-mouse or eye-tracker).

To Install Dasher

Dasher is not installed by default on the Oracle Solaris Desktop. To install Dasher from the Oracle Solaris package repository:

• Ensure you are connected to the internet, then perform the following steps:
  • From a terminal window:
    1. Type the following command:

       sudo pkg install dasher

    2. Provide your password if prompted.
  • Through the Package Manager application:
    1. Choose System → Administration → Package Manager.
    2. Search for the dasher package.
    3. Select the dasher package.
    4. Install the dasher package.

To Start Dasher

• You can start the Dasher in any of the following ways:
  • Press Alt+F2 or Meta+R to display the Run dialog, type dasher and press Enter.
  • Choose Applications → Accessories → Terminal and execute dasher.
  • Press Alt+F1 and select Applications → Universal Access → Dasher.