New Linux PDA For Blind People

[Glenn at home]

I agree, and I did my share of ranting on this topic.
Glenn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darragh" <lists at digitaldarragh.com>
To: "'Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.'" 
<speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 5:15 PM
Subject: RE: New Linux PDA For Blind People


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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