[icon-discuss] Re: book marks

Hello,
Is there a way to create folders for the book marks in the web browser? 
Thank You

Make it a great one

Sharon F.

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:45:43 -0800, Clinton Lindgren wrote:


>Hi there, Tony, and anyone else interested in these file sharing systems that 
>are gaining popularity out there these days.  The file sharing system in 
>question, Dropbox, requires the use of a program that you install on your PC 
>to 
>upload files to your Dropbox account.  Although there appears to be a Linux 
>version of this software, I'm not so sure it would work on the Icon/BP as it 
>is 
>currently.  There would probably have to be a version developed especially for 
>the Icon/BP to insure that it works right, and that you get enough speech or 
>braille feedback to use it effectively.
>
>It also appears that you might be able to upload files from the Dropbox 
>website, but I don't seem to be able to figure out how you would access that 
>feature using the Icon/Braille Plus.
>
>Now, if you already have a Dropbox account set up for your PC, you can access 
>whatever files are in your Dropbox account with your Icon/BP by going to the 
>Dropbox website, www.dropbox.com, and logging into your account.  Once you 
>login to your account, just press "Enter" or "Okay" on the "Files" link.  The 
>Icon/Braille Plus acts a bit quirky on this website, so you may have to wait 
>awhile for the next page to load, but eventually, you should be able to see 
>your list of files and folders, and since each one has a link, you will be 
>able 
>to download those files onto your Icon/Braille Plus.  Similarly, if someone 
>you 
>know has an account, and wants to share a file with you, they can just email 
>the link to you from their "Public" folder.
>
>As for the other popular file sharing service, "Sendspace" you can also 
>download files from it as well, but there doesn't currently seem to be a way 
>to 
>upload files directly from the Icon/Braille Plus to your Sendspace account.
>
>Well, that's all I know about this subject for now.  Hope it was somewhat 
>helpful.  Basically, although you may not be able to upload files directly 
>from 
>your Icon/Braille Plus, you can download files from these services to your 
>heart's content.  Of course, all of this is subject to change, since we are 
>dealing with evolving technology on both the Icon/Braille Plus and Dropbox 
>ends.
>
>Hope this helps.  Have a great day!
>
>Clinton
>On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:37:08 -0500, Tony James wrote:
>
>
>>Can Dropbox be used with the BP?

Other related posts: