Hi: Unfortunately, I don't really understand it myself, so I probably won't be able to help you understand it. But anyway, the way it was explained to me is that it's a security issue. They consider the computer a security risk, so they won't permit you to do it through the computers. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> lana5@xxxxxxxxxxx 09/28/07 11:04AM >>> Not that I would understand it, but What? "NLS doesn't want access with the computers?" Do you mean they don't want you to have access, or they don't really want us to? ----- Original Message ----- From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:08 AM Subject: [bookport] nls and current book port2 > Hi Nancy: > > Unfortunately, that is not going to happen. Apparently, the current Book > Port does not meet the specifications for the NLS Digital books. We > cannot include a workaround for the software with a key, because NLS > doesn't want access with the computers. > > On the bright side (if there is one), at least we can develop Book Port 2 > to include the specs. > > > > Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT > American Printing House For The Blind > 1839 Frankfort Ave. > Louisville, KY 40206 > > PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 > > >>>> girlyscream@xxxxxxxxxxx 09/28/07 09:59AM >>> > Pamela, > > Thank you for the BP2 update. I know this setback is discouraging for all > concerned. > > On a brighter note....any further word about APH coming up with a key to > allow present BP users to download NLS books? > > Thanks for all the help you give us. > > Nancy Hill > > girlyscream@xxxxxxxxxxx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "PAMELA RADER" <PRADER@xxxxxxx> > To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:39 AM > Subject: [bookport] book port 2 > > >> As many of you know, APH has been working on the successor to Book Port, >> dubbed Book Port II, for several months. Unfortunately, hardware >> problems >> with one of the suppliers has put an unavoidable delay in the process. >> We now expect that Book Port II will not be available in the near future. >> It is difficult to predict with any accuracy when the newly redesigned >> device will reach the marketplace. >> APH will do everything in its power to reduce this time to market, but we >> want to be honest with our customers and allow them to make plans. >> >> >> >> >> Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT >> American Printing House For The Blind >> 1839 Frankfort Ave. >> Louisville, KY 40206 >> >> PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >> >> >> > > > > > > __________ NOD32 2555 (20070927) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > >