[access-uk] Re: Free Screenreader Is There already

  • From: Christopher Maule-Oatway <c.maule@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 23 May 2006 18:30:54 +0100

Hello,

Douglas, the screen reader that Doris is talking about is the new screen reader from Choice Technology, and the URL is correct, www.screenreader.net.

I believe that it may still be officially Beta software until its launch at Sight Village in July. There are two products involved, Thunder, which is the speech screen reader, and Lightning, which is a magnification program. Both packages are free, because they are being funded, or sponsored, by various organisations.

George, you are quite right to point out that what we will get for free is a 'No Frills' solution - if we want the advanced features, we've got to pay for them!

Cheers,

Christopher


At 16:18 23/05/06 +0100, you wrote:


That's interesting, Doris, but I think that the earlier discussion was on
something promised from Choice Technology (www.screenreader.co.uk).

I cannot remember having heard of screenreader.net before, but their
product could be a useful addition to what is available, particularly for
beginners.


Douglas
On 23 May 2006 at 14:43, Chipmunks wrote:

> The other day you guys told me about an upcoming free widnows
> screenreader. Apparently it is hatched already and can be downloaded from
>
> www.screenreader.net
>
> the webpage doesn't give too much information but has the manual and a
> hotkey reference for download.
>
> I have not yet tried Thunder myself as I hope to find out if it
> installs a video hook or relies on msaa only.
>
> I hope this is really a working solution that can get people started with
> computers.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Doris
>

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