lol, that was a resounding round of applause for the app. one which I second, but... there is an older but still pertinent document exactly as he was asking about on my site.
http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com I just need to figure how to get it googleable grinI keep links to many, soon to be all, of Jamal's programs whenever possible and I get the chance to update the GB site page, though it's getting to the point where Jamal is going to have to have his own page! smile.
take care, the elf Moderator, Blind Access Help Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises Specialists in customized computers and peripherals - own the might and majesty of a Alacorn! www.alacorncomputer.com proprietor, The Grab Bag, for blind computer users and programmers http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Midence" <alex.midence@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 3:27 PM Subject: Re: Edsharp question
It also has compiler-sensitive code snippets that can be invoked, LaTx functionality, sophisticated rapid navigation of structured text documents, built-in accessibility, and everything, I mean everything on there can be done with hotkeys. It's an open source editor written by a visually impaired programmer that caters to the needs of other visually impaired programmers. That, my friend, is really it. Honestly, downloading it and trying it out is the only way to find out for yourself what all it does. Like many open source apps, word of mouth is the way to find out about what it does. I don't think the documentation is accessible separately from the program. Also, it's a free application so, it's not like you are going to find nicely packaged marketing-driven files telling you about how it slices, dices cooks and cleans, mops and sweeps and feeds the dog. All jokes aside, I find myself coming back to it again and again for anything requiring a text editor and manipulating text files of c++, html, javascript and python code. I also use it to open pdf's in an accessible manner. My only gripe with it is that it's so good, I just can't seem to go mainstream because mainstream apps just don't do what I need them to do as a blind programmer. I only wish my other problems were that minimal. Also, please take note, any promotion/positive reviews you will find on this list or anywhere for that matter are done by end users. I don't think I've ever come across a posting from Jamal trying to talk anyone into using his app. He doesn't have to. Don't be scared. Try it. you'll like it. Alex M (The other Alex *grin*) On 10/2/10, Alex Hall <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:http://www.empowermentzone.com/edsetup.exe The program supports opening any text file (including those with other extensions like .cs or .java). It will open and convert pdf files, and it can handle rtf files. It has a lot of nice features for programming, including running and/or compiling many types of files right from the editor (assuming you have the compiler installed and set up). There are commands for inserting time and date, marking blocks of text with two keystrokes instead of holding the shift key, for copying or cutting the current line without selecting it, for moving from function to function, for converting to and from indented/braced code (useful for Python programmers), and more. I recommend just downloading it and trying it out. It also has scripts for jfw or window-eyes that allow those readers to speak events better. For example, hitting ctrl-s with the scripts installed will result in jfw saying "save" instead of "control s". On 10/2/10, QuentinC <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Thank you very much for the download link, but, I would like to know, before downloading anything, what are the features of that program. Nobody has a link for such a list ? __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind-- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind__________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind
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