RE: Pronto Instant Messenger
- From: "Kimsan" <kimsansong@xxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:27:06 -0800
I don't have a copy but here is what I found on the internet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Lt61a7rho
-----Original Message-----
From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
The Elf
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 6:38 PM
To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Pronto Instant Messenger
no problem Robbie
don't worry about it, know where one can get a copy, I'll give it a run if
you can find me a copy since it seems others don't have an idea either.
elf
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robbie Curtis" <essence64@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: Pronto Instant Messenger
> Hi All:
>
> I have no problem dealing with the Disability Access Services at the
> school I attend, in fact, I do when I need to. I was just asking if any
> of you have heard of this program, and if so, how well does it work with
> JAWS. I saw inn my message that I neglected to say the JAWS version that
> I am using.
>
> Anyway, I did not intend to cause a stir. Was just curious if anyone has
> heard of or used the program. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thanks.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Elf
> Sent: Jan 14, 2011 5:33 PM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Pronto Instant Messenger
>
>
>
>
> unfortunately, off list reply...
>
> 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: Adrian Spratt
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 2:24 AM
> Subject: RE: Pronto Instant Messenger
>
>
> We need to be way more careful when making such glib statements. The law
> isn't as clear as you claim, and visually impaired students can't afford
> to start out with confrontational attitudes. for one thing, we know from
> this list that some people can access applications that others among us
> find hard to access. To some degree, accessibility is in the proverbial
> eye of the beholder. Agreed, don't be passive in the face of obstacles to
> accessibility, but take great care how you go about challenging professors
> and administrators.
>
> I'd say more, but this is off-topic. I just couldn't let such an assertion
> go unqualified when it could influence list members less experienced in
> the academic or professional world.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of The Elf
> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2011 4:23 AM
> To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Pronto Instant Messenger
>
> I have no info on this messenger app, just wanted to remind you that it's
> up to the school to make things accessible for you, which means if the
> instructor must allow you to use something that is accessible instead of
> the application he is "requiring" , then he must do so!,
>
> just want the students out there to know this, grin, got a dean replaced
> over such a matter, and it wasn't even one of my deans,
>
> HTH, 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: Robbie Curtis
> To: jfw
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:03 AM
> Subject: Pronto Instant Messenger
>
> Hi All:
>
> Here's the situation. I am taking an online course in which the instructor
> wants us to download Pronto, an instant messenger program. I was wondering
> if any of you have heard or used this program, and if so, how accessible
> is it?
>
> Thanks in advance and all suggestions and help is appreciated.
>
> Robbie J. Curtis essence64@xxxxxxxxxxxxx "OOPS! This link appears to be
> broken!"
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