Accessibility that
adapts to the person
NOLAM Adagio makes the computer usable for those that technology too often leaves behind: seniors, people with low vision, beginners. It adapts the desktop to you — not the other way around.
The problem: people are asked to adapt to machines
Tiny text, a cursor you lose sight of, cluttered menus, faded contrast… For many older people or people with low vision, a “normal” computer is a daily source of stress. Most of the time, they're asked to make do. Adagio turns the problem around.
“The machine should adapt to you, not the other way around.”
What Adagio does
Adagio is an accessibility layer that adjusts the Linux desktop to the person's real needs: their sight, their gestures, their habits.
- Ready-made profiles: senior, low vision — applied in an instant.
- Enlarged text, icons and cursor, contrast and theme adapted to the eyes.
- “Adapt my screen” wizard: it sets up the display by asking simple questions, with a live preview — no technical jargon.
- 100% reversible: the original state is saved, one click and everything reverts.
- Bilingual French / German, designed for Switzerland.
Who is it for?
Adagio is for seniors and people with low vision, but also for anyone who wants a simple, restful computer. And it's valuable for family carers, technicians and organisations (care homes, associations) that equip these people: a profile is applied in seconds, no tinkering.
Free, open, transparent
Adagio is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence. Free of charge, its code is open: anyone can inspect, verify and improve it. Accessibility is a cause — not a product to lock away. It's also the flagship of the NOLAM philosophy: tools that serve you, without Big Tech.
How to get it
Two simple paths:
- On an existing computer: a relative or technician installs Adagio on Linux Mint (the wizard does the rest).
- Turnkey with SimpleBox: a mini-PC delivered ready to go, with built-in Adagio accessibility — “there's nothing for you to do”.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOLAM Adagio free?
Yes. Adagio is free and open-source software, released under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is free of charge, and its code is open for anyone to inspect or contribute to.
What system does Adagio run on?
On Linux, specifically Linux Mint Cinnamon — a stable, free system that looks like Windows. It is also the heart of SimpleBox, NOLAM's turnkey computer.
Do you need to be tech-savvy to use it?
No. A guided wizard sets up the display by asking simple questions (“can you read this text clearly?”) with a live preview. Installation can be done by a relative or a technician, or it can come pre-configured on a SimpleBox.
Are the settings reversible?
Entirely. Adagio saves the original state before any change: one click and everything reverts. You cannot “break” your screen.
What about blind users?
Low vision (poor sight, needing large text and contrast) is supported today. A full screen-reader profile for blind users is in development — and will be designed together with people who are genuinely concerned.
Offer a computer that's finally restful
For you, for a parent, for your residents — let's talk about the best way to set Adagio up.