[bksvol-discuss] Re: Working Bookshare on a Mac
- From: "Monica Willyard" <rhyami@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:30:59 -0500
Hi Valerie. Since you can see, you have great options for scanning on a Mac.
It doesn't work as well for those of us who are blind. FineReader has an
excellent Mac edition. I've proofread its output. I can't speak to other
packages other than knowing of their existence. Cindy uses Office for the
Mac, and we have several volunteers who use a Mac for proofreading and
reading books.
If Nicole likes using a Mac, it has a set of clear voices to choose from
that are built into the operating system. I don't know how much assistive
technology there is for her though, like an equivalent to Don Johnston. I do
know that you can use Safari or even Itunes to read Bookshare content and
would be happy to help you set it up if that would make things easier for
Nicole. I wish I could be of more help with your scanning questions.
Monica Willyard
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." -- Peter Drucker
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Valerie Maples
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 4:29 AM
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Working Bookshare on a Mac
Hi, Cindy and other Mac users!
I have been using both Macs and PCs lately, but everything bookshare on a
PC. What do Mac users scan and edit with on Macs? I am increasingly
frustrated with multitasking on my PC and miss the simplicity of my Mac and
am contemplating a full switch back. I have Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac
available as well as Pages and Read IRIS Pro available for scanning at the
moment. I would be using Snow Leopard (10.6). I can get a GREAT deal on a
refurbished iMac the next couple of days at almost 40% off.
All help and opinions greatly appreciated!
Valerie
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