[bookport] Re: Book Port Beta History?
- From: "Grant Hardy" <grant_r_hardy@xxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:34:18 -0700
It is e+f.
Grant
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----- Original Message -----
From: Sandy Licht
To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 4:30 PM
Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Beta History?
I agree with you totally on that. By the way, whatever happened to the
command to move forward in a text by large chunks, such as by 49 percent.
At 01:21 PM 7/26/2005, you wrote:
>I would hasten to add, however, that it is human nature not to read
>documentation. I would further state that those on this list who appear
>to be most knowledgeable have, in all likelihood, taken the time to do
>just that.
>I do not recall whether or not there was a Bookport mailing list when I
>received my Bookport on August 13, 2003. However, I found that after
>reading some of the start up cassette, and subsequently reading the
>on-board documentation, I was able to use the device well enough.
>Although the Bookport and its accompanying software and firmware have
>evolved and improved significantly over the past two years, I firmly
>believe that reading the documentation is still an excellent formula for
>acquiring knowledge.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sandy Licht
>Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 12:06 PM
>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Beta History?
>
>
>When most people need help, they are not going to be patient enough to
>look
>at an FAQ. It would be the logical thing to do, but when, let us say,
>the
>Bookport isn't working properly, or perhaps it is just plain operator
>error, humans like to get information from other humans.
>
>
>
>At 08:53 AM 7/26/2005, you wrote:
> >I would agree in principle, but for two things, based on experiences
>from
> >other lists. First, people rarely check FAQ's and bring their questions
>to
> >lists anyway, and second, people can be rather brusque and unkind
> >sometimes in refering people to the FAQ.
> >
> >Bruce
> >
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> >On Tue, 26 Jul 2005, Barrett, Don wrote:
> >
> >>I think we need a FAQ as the same questions keep getting asked and
> >>answered again and again, such as:
> >>
> >>How big a memory card will the book port take?
> >>Where are the "What's New" files for the software and the firmware
>located?
> >>Who gets notified of new versions of the software and firmware?
> >>What kinds of files will the BookPort support?
> >>What navigation will I get with indexed versus unindexed files?
> >>
> >>
> >>I just think this will to a degree cut down on list traffic.
> >>
> >>Don
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>[mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of LARRY SKUTCHAN
> >>Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 8:15 AM
> >>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>Subject: [bookport] Re: Book Port Beta History?
> >>
> >>
> >>There is nothing new in the softare, but if you wish to see what is
>new
> >>in the firmware, look at www.aph.org/beta/bpx_new.htm
> >>
> >>
> >>>>>jnuttallphd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Monday, July 25, 2005 9:16:44 PM >>>
> >>I downloaded the new beta Book Port software. Where can I find a
> >>description of the items added and what function keys to press to get
> >>these items?
> >>Jim Nuttall
> >>
> >>
>
>Sandy Licht
>Phone: 409-898-8218
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>11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They
>are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a
>hope.
>12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in
>earnest,
>you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the
>LORD...
Sandy Licht
Phone: 409-898-8218
Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A
11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They
are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in earnest,
you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the
LORD...
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