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["John J. Boyer" <jjb-elba@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree that a screenreader for Longhohn is an appropriate goal for the
project. There are already free screen readers for Linux. At some time in
the future I may want to see a project for the Mac to develop a braille
screenreader that works with the GUI.

John


On Sat, 23 Apr 2005, Richard Thomas wrote:

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> First, as an old timer who has worked on some fairly large systems I think
> defining the project with a minimal scope for goal setting is essential at
> this point.  Sure, we would all love an electronic set of eyes to get around
> with, I'd prefer some dna fixer up though, but to get off the ground we need
> a small target so we can focus resources toward guilding a working
> prototype.  It's gonna take at least a year to get anything built that is
> useful, robust and expandable for the other things we would want.  Let's not
> try and build a single module or program that tries to do everything.
> Modular design will allow diferent projects to be worked on by diferent
> interest groups.  Defining all interest groups at this time will distract
> resources from getting anything done and might put the whole project in
> jeperdy.  The original target was a functional screen reader for Longhorn to
> be completed in about a year if I remember and that is no mean task.
> Rick of Farmington Mich. USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Will Pearson" <will-pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ossrp-control@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 2:26 PM
> Subject: [ossrp-control] So, where do you want the project to go?
>
>
> > Hi,
> > As the OSAT Project is a community project, it's vital that you, the
> > community, get involved in determining the direction the project goes in.
> > So, we're throwing the floor open to discussion on what you would like to
> > see happen in the world of access technology research and development.
> > The only thing that we ask, is that all suggestions are in-line with the
> > goals of the project: 1) To advance the state of the art in access
> > technology research and the abilities it provides it's users, and 2) to
> > provide those who cannot currently afford access technology with the
> > abilities that it brings to people.
> >
> > Some of the ideas that we've had so far are:
> > 1. A screen reader for Windows Longhorn, which I'll explain more about in
> > a separate message.
> > 2. An OCR system for dealing with hand writing and other text.
> > 3. An auditory synthetic vision system.
> >
> > We'll likely not have the resources to work on everything everyone wants
> > at once, but make suggestions.  If you can, try to explain how they would
> > fit in with the project's goals, and we'll take the discussion from there.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Will
> >
> >
>
>
>
>

-- 
Elba