Re: A possible programming challenge
- From: Tyler Littlefield <tyler@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 09:30:23 -0600
Downloaders like this already exist that are accessible, not sure why he's off
to reinvent the wheel.
Thanks,
Tyler Littlefield
http://tds-solutions.net
Twitter: sorressean
On Jul 9, 2010, at 9:15 AM, Roopakshi Pathania wrote:
>
> Hi Jamal,
>
> Could you provide more clarification on the topic?
>
> For example, do you mean developing a regular download manager that is fully
> accessible?
> Say I know the URL of a web page with a bunch of PDF files that I need for my
> work. But that page isn’t particularly accessible. So I open the download
> manager, enter the URL, specify the file type, and the manager does the rest?
>
> But your comment on the “stack of technologies” leads me to think that you
> want to create a database of files and then use a search/ query front-end.
>
> Or is it something completely different.
>
> Regards
>
> --- On Fri, 7/9/10, Jamal Mazrui <empower@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> From: Jamal Mazrui <empower@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: A possible programming challenge
>> To: "programmingblind" <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 7:07 AM
>> For years, I have had an interest in
>> developing a free, open source, web crawler and download
>> manager that makes it convenient to launch a search for
>> files to download from the web, with various parameters
>> accounting for factors such as depth of links, file types to
>> retrieve, domains and directories to explore, etc. I
>> think that a highly usable app for screen reader users would
>> offer significant benefit to our community because,
>> historically, ready access to the printed word has been an
>> ongoing obstacle for us, yet today, efficient access to the
>> electronic word can give us an equal footing or competititve
>> advantage.
>>
>> I have already thought much about the programming issues in
>> this area, but have had trouble deciding on a design and
>> development stack of technologies. It occurs to me to
>> invite any others who might be interested in engaging in
>> this endeavor. I think we would use some kind of open
>> source license, though that could be debated.
>> Hopefully, alternative approaches, contributed by multiple
>> programmers, would help us all develop our knowledge.
>>
>> I can say more about my current thoughts on the matter if
>> enough people express interest. Anyone, however,
>> should feel free to comment on the topic.
>>
>> Jamal
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