Yes, actually the Eureka got me off in terms of proper computers. I unfortunately did not get the opportunity to own one, but my primary school back then did allow me to use one on loan for my work, and, like you and many others I'm sure, I loved it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Russell" <david.russell8@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:02 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: [access-uk]Eureka memories
The Eureka was my first tentative step towards computers, in the earlynineties I think. I absolutely loved it. Some of the games were excellent,and there was not much you could not do with it. The voice was a little difficult to put up with on occasions, but the good points far outweighed the bad ones. the keys were a little dodgy on occasions as Jackie pointedout, but repairs were always prompt and did not cost much. I think I still have her somewhere, but not sure if she still works. I must get her out anddust her down. Some of those adventure games would be good to play around Christmas time when the tv gets boring. David -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jackie Cairns Sent: 12 December 2007 08:20 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: [access-uk]Eureka memories Yusuf, Eureka's only big drawback, and it was always the one problem withher, was the membrane. I wish the keyboard had not been rubberised and morelike the keys of say BrailleNote or the Braille 'N' Speak. Had they been like that, she would have been even more robust to work with.To me, there was nothing quite like her for fun. I loved the usergroup thatGeoff Clark used to run. We always looked forward to receiving the diskwith games and other stuff people contributed. Like you, I played games atcollege when I was meant to be doing something else. But there were also lots of other uses Eureka had, for example, the colour detector, timer and direct dialling facility.As you say, happy happy days, and the support for her was second to none as well. Send her down to Kevin on a Monday and get her back on a Thursday thesame week. Unbeatable!! Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Yusuf" <yusufaosman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:06 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: [access-uk]Eureka memoriesI too fondly remember using the Eureka particularly playing the cricket game during sociology lessons when I was supposed to be taking notes. It was pritty rugged too as I found when I dropped it in a load of water because I'd forgotten to do up my bag. Ahh happy days. And that alien game was fantastic. Yusuf ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <cairnsplace@xxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:03 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Apple Vs MicrosoftEureka was a pleasure. She brought Ian and I a lot of fun. We used her for so many functions, and she hardly ever gave up the ghost. Theupgrades were worth waiting for when they came too. Lots of people hatedher voice, but it kind of added to her character, especially when she sadly said: "no dial tone" or "command cancelled". Good old girl!! Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Hallsworth" <christopherhallsworth71@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:45 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Apple Vs MicrosoftOh, the Eureka! Those were the days! I loved using those. Shame they're not produced anymore, mind you technology's moved on so much now such that Eureka's probably couldn't cope with it. Just my two pence worth. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Cairns" <cairnsplace@xxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 2:17 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Apple Vs MicrosoftHi Dave People say that computers are only as reliable as the operators, butI'm afraid I can't subscribe to that theory. For me, the most reliableand friendly beast had to be good old Eureka. My access technology journey began with the BBC in the 80s. Even it had its problems. I used to go to work and crash it when I put too much information into Wordwise Plus, and it filled up. I couldn't get out of it by deleting characters. It just crashed and I lost all the stuff I put in after spending a morning's work typing it all. After that I used Eureka for a long time, and thought she was just brilliant. There was great support in Techno-Vision, a well run usergroup, and lots of hilarity with games and little programs people invented for her. After that,for me, it was DOS and Wordperfect, before the Windows arena ... need Isay more? (lol). But whether we love them or hate the sight of them, I bet none of us would go back now. I call Sky everything when it's down and I can'tget onto the Internet or receive Email, and often say I'd be better offwithout. But fact is I wouldn't, and that's the catch isn't it? Hope you get sorted. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ankers, Dave (UK)" <Dave.Ankers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: [access-uk] Apple Vs MicrosoftHi all, Following on from a previous thread, comparing products from Apple and Microsoft. Apple products while being more expensive and not as popular, seem to win favour with its customers because they are easy to use and work. Microsoft's products are cheaper initially, not particularly easy to use, and break down constantly. When shutting down a windows system,you can never rely on it to restart properly, I find it very unstable, especially when JAWS, J-SAY and Dragon naturally speaking are running.As for ease of use, Windows word is infuriating to use, even by sighted users. As I said Microsoft products are cheaper initially, only initiallybecause if you add on all the time spent and when its company time itsdamn expensive, fixing bugs, viruses and software incompatibility, which is no wonder considering how much Microsoft charge software manufacturers for testing, which is why most don't bother. Personally I've had it with Microsoft, and I'm waiting for Apple to produce a system equipped with screen reading and voice recognition. The software used could come from Freedom scientific, T&T, Nuance or anyone, I don't care as long as it is fully incorporated and works. Why fully incorporated? simple, because then when an update is released, it will hopefully have been fully tested. Currently when say JAWS releases an update, we have to wait for J-SAYand Dragon to catch up. and then there are problems. Problems I don'tneed, and from Apples reputation for quality, reliability and ease ofuse, that's what I'm looking for. When it finally arrives, Bill Gatescan take his products and shove them, well you know where! Dave ******************************************************************** This email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system and notify the sender. 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