New Linux PDA For Blind People

[John Heim]

Do you have any documentation for this claim? I am on the NFB-CS list and 
never heard a thing about this.


At 10:07 PM 3/31/2006, Travis Siegel wrote:
>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:
> >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
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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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