suggested changes to 1.4.1

Charles Hallenbeck chuckh at mhonline.net
Sun Jul 8 07:01:42 EDT 2001


<smile> I personally do not have a problem with the name, but do not be
surprised if some do. The Linux Gazette has a link for downloading an
entire issue which is called "twdt" for "the whole damn thing" and they
get flak for that!

I am nervous about a special version for the blind though. My nervousness
is related to the fallacy that separate is equal. In the past there have
been special versions of word processors, of spread sheets, of comm
programs, etcetera, all based on the theory that they could be fine tuned
and maximized for a special population, and in each case they have
stagnated while their mainstream counterparts continued on a course of
development. 

Once again I am sharing your post with the speakup list since my views may
not be representative.

Regards - Chuck


On Sun, 8 Jul 2001, Ari Johnson wrote:

> 
> I've been thinking about your suggestions, and I'm debating just releasing
> a separate branch of ari-yahoo specifically for people like
> yourself.  Please don't take any offense at the name I've come up with,
> because that's just my sense of humor and my disdain for political
> correctness...if you do find it offensive please let me know so I don't
> release anything with this name: Ari's Yahoo Client - Version for the
> Blind and Damn Near Blind.  Thanks.  The best thing about creating a
> specialized branch would be that you'd have the version closest to perfect
> for you.  Now that I know I'm actually making a difference in the world
> with my programming, I want to make the best difference I can.
>  -- Ari Johnson
> 
> 
> 

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