[ossrp-control] Re: Access to the BIOS

Hi Jerald,

I agree in spirit my friend, I really do.
 
However ... One must also realize the host of different motherboards out
there. I think that another possible solution is to investigate these newer
bios chips that are coming out with a few megs, versus a few k of memory.

Honestly: I think that I'd take access to the operating system over access
to the bios anyday, simply because right now: it is a matter of resources in
terms of time. Does that make sense? So for example: I'd much rather begin
coding a module to work with different xml or dom objects, than to work on
one sepcific manufacturer's motherboard.

Hopefully, if we can get large enough, then the two wouldn't be mutually
exclusive.

Take care,
Sina

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The discussion of the difficulties of BIOS access had me thinking (always
dangerous).  In the DOS days, we used to have programs out in the freeware
domain that would permit clever things like saving and loading BIOS
settings.  Different BIOS programs being in existence, this meant that a
given program would perhaps work with BIOS chips from a particular
manufacturer or group of manufacturers.  It was sort of a pain that custom
coding was necessary to support a particular BIOS, but the point is that
there were folks who would do that.  So, if there are enough people involved
with the Open Source Screen Reader Project, why not at least consider the
possibility that a working group could look at providing one or more
utilities, some additional crayons in the box if you will, for letting blind
users adjust their BIOS settings? After all, isn't that the point of a
screen reader--to put control of computers back in the hands of those of us
who find the "standard" output mechanism of the silly CRT tube displaying
10-point text ineffective?

Just a thought,
Jerry


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