When I referred to XP I meant you don't have to pay extra for access to xp pro. Nick --Original Message Text--- From: W. Nick Dotson Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 10:55:00 -0600 HAL is Dolphin Systems speech output screen reader. Luna is their Low Vision Screen Enhancement software, and SuperNova combines the two. SuperNova can be either driven with speech or the low vision software commands in front, use the shift commands for the other navigational commands. Their prices is equivalent to a Home version of JFW, but you don't have to pay a penalty for using XP or 2000, you get both for that price in a tightly integrated package, and, it doesn't reformat the screen thereby complicating working with sighted colleagues. And, when you have it loaded on a network server, you can use "push" technology to enable any workstation you log onto a system with to become an Adaptive WorkStation. And it'll handle stuff outa the box to the degree to let you get at least up and running with it... Nick --Original Message Text--- From: Ilkster Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 11:42:27 -0500 what exactly are Hal and SuperNova. Yes, I saw the movie, but I don't think that's what you're refering to. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lewisjalexander@xxxxxxx To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 6:29 AM Subject: [ddots-l] off topic: laptop hard drive needed. any size. and copy of hal or supernova 6.5 hi all. do forgive me for sending this post to the list but this is something I need some help with. yes techies like me do support a lot of people but we also need help lol. I am in need of a copy of either hal or supernova 6.5 and a laptop hard drive of any size to bring a fairly decent laptop online. the previous drive died due to corrupt sectors and would not function any further. if any one can help me at all please get in touch lewisjalexander@xxxxxxx also if anyone has any unwanted computer parts such as old sound cards, graphics cards or anything, even printers or scanners. please get i touch lewis alexander (lewy your fairly quiet techie on list lol)