New Linux PDA For Blind People

[Travis Siegel]

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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