New Linux PDA For Blind People

[Beth Hatch]

Hi Travis,

As I recall, the issue was not wanting to depend *Souly* on Microsoft to
provide a screen reader, it wasn't the NFB wanting to give money to vendors.
This discussion was going along fine until we had to get politics into
it.<smile>

Beth 

-----Original Message-----
From: speakup-bounces at braille.uwo.ca [mailto:speakup-bounces at braille.uwo.ca]
On Behalf Of Travis Siegel
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 8:07 PM
To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
Subject: Re: New Linux PDA For Blind People

Actually, Microsoft *tried* to include a screen reader with their operating
system.  But, after the nfb got done raking them over the coals claiming it
would bankrupt all the 3rd-party developers of screen readers, ms toned it
down, and it became ... narrator.
So, if you want to blame someone for ms not having a built-in screen reader
like OSX does, Call your local NFB office, and ask them.
On Mar 31, 2006, at 6:15 PM, Darragh wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Lets not be unrealistic here. The developers of this machine are out 
> to make money. Their not out to help all us por unfortunate blind 
> people.
> We don't
> live in an ideal world, People don't ordinarily write accessible 
> software out of the goodness of their heart and Microsoft won't start 
> shipping screen readers with their operating systems.
>
> My point is: Lets stop debating amunxt our selves. Stop complaining 
> that we have to pay higher prices for accessible hardware and 
> software.
> Lets face
> it, most of us would charge the same if not more if given the chance 
> and why not! A lot of development and research go into these things.
>
> I've read some really thought out messages regarding this topic in the 
> last few days. I'd say one thing to the authors of these rants: "Do 
> you not think your energy would be better spent attacking software 
> developers such as adobe and Microsoft rather than writing pointless 
> arguments on a list where lets face it, most people hate paying for 
> windows software never mind access software to read it!
>
> That's my minor rant over for the night.
>
> Darragh
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: speakup-bounces at braille.uwo.ca [mailto:speakup- 
> bounces at braille.uwo.ca] On Behalf Of Janina Sajka
> Sent: 01 April 2006 01:08
> To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
> Subject: Re: New Linux PDA For Blind People
>
> ace writes:
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>> What is actually included on the hand-held part of the unit?
>
> Most important, the hard drive is in the hand held. Also, the radios 
> will be in there, though initially only WiFi.
>
> As for software, everything is in there too. But, you probably don't 
> want to write very much email--or your Ph.D. thesis using only the 
> 12-key.
>
> I should say that I'm writing the manual. Here's an excerpt from the 
> current Table Of Contents:
>
>
> Doing Things: The Icon's Applications
> The Bookshelf: Integrated DAISY and BookShare Browser The News Stand: 
> Magazines and Newspapers -- Your Daily Diet Of News
> The Jukebox:    A HiFi Stereo Music Player In The Palm Of Your Hand
> Planner: Addressbook, Calendar, Appointments, And Automated Reminders
> Taking Notes:   One Touch Audio Recording or Text Notes--You Choose
> Word Processor
> E-Mail
> Web Browser
> Podcast Player: The Latest Thing Made Easy Tracking Your Money: The 
> Icon's Financial Tools The Calculator:
>
>
>
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