[vip_students] Re: A computer with a built in screenreader up dated.
- From: "Paul Traynor" <paul.traynor@xxxxxxx>
- To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:14:46 +0100
Hi Jenny,
Perhaps you are right. For years now software like Linux and Apple have
striven to build in a speech module into their systems. We are told from
various sources that Microsoft who design windows could also implement
speech into their operating systems but they don't seem to have the desire
to implement good quality speech or magnification into their windows OS. I
suppose it is some sort of unspoken bargain between MS and the third parties
who design speech and magnification packages.
Paul.
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Sent: 24 April 2008 15:59
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Subject: [vip_students] Re: A computer with a built in screenreader up
dated.
hi paul, as you know i am not well up on computers but getting there.
i often wondered why a screen reader was not built in to new computers, as
they are so expensive.
perhaps we haven't made enough noise to the manufacturers.
jenny
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Traynor" <paul.traynor@xxxxxxx>
To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: [vip_students] A computer with a built in screenreader up dated.
> Hi All,
>
> Just sending in the article below for purely thought provoking reasons.
> Neither myself or NCBI provide any support for the Apple Mackintosh, at
> least not at this time but it is certainly an alternative to whats out
there
> right now and the words in the below piece make you wonder if something
like
> this is the future. Remember just for discussion purposes only right now
so
> please give a comment on it if you can as it would be interesting to hear
> what you think.
> The guy who wrote it makes it known how he iberated himself from the PC
and
> the need for additional software just to make it talk and moved to the
Apple
> Mac.
>
> Paul.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Subject: [macvoiceover] A computer with a built in screenreader up dated.
>
>
> A Computer with a built-in Screen-reader
>
> What a disappointment it is to a blind man or woman to pay several
> hundred dollars for a computer and bring it home from the store, or
> have it delivered to your home, or office, only to find out that if
> you are blind, you can't use your computer. In fact, if you are
> blind, you must pay up to $1100.00 to order another piece of software,
> a screen reader to make your brand new computer tell you what is on
> the screen and speak the keys on the keyboard as you press them. I
> know what that is like, I have been there and done that, but not any
> more.
>
> As of April the 29th, 2005, there is now a computer that a sighted
> person or a blind person can use right out of the box, because, a
> screen-reader is built in to the operating system. It is the most
> installed screen-reader in the world. Why? Because, it is installed
> on every computer sold. This screen reader is installed on millions
> of computers, not just a few thousand. This means that if you are a
> blind computer user, you can enter a growing number of mall and
> airport kiosks, classrooms, libraries, internet cafes and the list
> goes on and use a computer to access the news, weather, check your e-
> mail just like your sighted counterpart.
>
> This computer has a built in word processor which will open, create,
> or edit Microsoft Word files, XML files or text files and will help
> you to check the spelling and grammar on your work. Also included in
> the software is an e-mail program, An internet browser,
> Address book, Dictionary, calendar, calculator and more, and if you
> need A Bible program you can have one as a free download. I use one
> of these computers every day in my office and home.
>
> This computer is an Apple Macintosh, or, MAC for short. The screen-
> reader is called, Voiceover and it comes installed on every new MAC,
> beginning with Operating system, 10.4, or Tiger.
>
> You can choose a laptop if you are an "on the go" person or a
> desktop. Here are some links that will help you choose the model of
> MAC that is right for you, You will also find links to a Bible program
> and links to help you to learn how to get around most effectively on
> your MAC with Voiceover.
>
> Good luck and smile, your life is about to change; mine has.
>
> Keith Reedy
> Director and Technology Interface Coordinator
> BIBLES FOR THE BLIND AND
> VISUALLY HANDICAPPED INTERNATIONAL
>
> Start your search for a new MAC, buy on line, or search for an Apple
> store near you at:
>
> http://www.apple.com
>
>
>
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