I looked for it, but I didn't find it. Then Grant, I believe, pointed out
the key strokes.
At 10:37 PM 7/26/2005, you wrote:
It's in the manual.
> ----- Original Message ----- >From: Sandy Licht <slicht@xxxxxxxxx >To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:30:43 -0500 >Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Beta History?
>I agree with you totally on that. By the way, whatever happened to the >command to move forward in a text by large chunks, such as by 49 percent.
>At 01:21 PM 7/26/2005, you wrote: >>I would hasten to add, however, that it is human nature not to read >>documentation. I would further state that those on this list who appear >>to be most knowledgeable have, in all likelihood, taken the time to do >>just that. >>I do not recall whether or not there was a Bookport mailing list when I >>received my Bookport on August 13, 2003. However, I found that after >>reading some of the start up cassette, and subsequently reading the >>on-board documentation, I was able to use the device well enough. >>Although the Bookport and its accompanying software and firmware have >>evolved and improved significantly over the past two years, I firmly >>believe that reading the documentation is still an excellent formula for >>acquiring knowledge.
>>-----Original Message----- >>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht >>Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 12:06 PM >>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Beta History?
>>When most people need help, they are not going to be patient enough to >>look >>at an FAQ. It would be the logical thing to do, but when, let us say, >>the >>Bookport isn't working properly, or perhaps it is just plain operator >>error, humans like to get information from other humans.
>>At 08:53 AM 7/26/2005, you wrote: >>>I would agree in principle, but for two things, based on experiences >>from >>>other lists. First, people rarely check FAQ's and bring their questions >>to >>>lists anyway, and second, people can be rather brusque and unkind >>>sometimes in refering people to the FAQ.
>>>Bruce
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>>>On Tue, 26 Jul 2005, Barrett, Don wrote:
>>>>I think we need a FAQ as the same questions keep getting asked and >>>>answered again and again, such as:
>>>>How big a memory card will the book port take? >>>>Where are the "What's New" files for the software and the firmware >>located? >>>>Who gets notified of new versions of the software and firmware? >>>>What kinds of files will the BookPort support? >>>>What navigation will I get with indexed versus unindexed files?
>>>>I just think this will to a degree cut down on list traffic.
>>>>Don
>>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of LARRY SKUTCHAN >>>>Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 8:15 AM >>>>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Beta History?
>>>>There is nothing new in the softare, but if you wish to see what is >>new >>>>in the firmware, look at www.aph.org/beta/bpx_new.htm
>>>>>>>jnuttallphd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Monday, July 25, 2005 9:16:44 PM >>>>I downloaded the new beta Book Port software. Where can I find a >>>>description of the items added and what function keys to press to get >>>>these items? >>>>Jim Nuttall
>>Sandy Licht >>Phone: 409-898-8218 >>Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A >>11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They >>are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a >>hope. >>12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in >>earnest, >>you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the >>LORD...
>Sandy Licht
>Phone: 409-898-8218
>Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A
>11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They
>are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
>12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in earnest,
>you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the
>LORD...