RE: KeySoft: a modern version under current OS's
- From: "Joseph Lee" <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:33:25 -0700
Hi Alex,
That's my point as well: why spend time on it when there are alternatives
availible? as it is, the current keysoft.exe was specialized to a given
platform and OS combinations. Writing a modern port of old KS would mean
re-defining programming strategies to take advantage of new CPU's, as well
as redesigning interface and algorithms to give users a feell of using a
BrailleNote app on modern computers.
From what I read on the BrailleNote List on Wednsday and after consulting
former and current KeySoft developers, I came to the conclusion that it can
be done in theory, but creating such a clone is far from reality at this
point. I'd say a word from Jamal, Tyler and other expert programmers might
resolve this situation.
Cheers,
Joseph
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[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alex Midence
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 12:25 AM
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Subject: Re: KeySoft: a modern version under current OS's
Now, that's a blast from the past. I used Key Soft in high school
back in the early 1990's. My very first laptop was a Keynote
(predates keynote gold which I drooled over but never got). I can see
that app doing well in linux but am hard pressed to see how it would
be worth the trouble to prot to windows xp or windows 7. There are
many better mainstream alternatives to choose from. Linux, though
would probably be a good place for it since accessible applications
are fewer there from what I've been able to find. MIght be a nice
addition to Vinux.
Alex M
On 9/8/10, Joseph Lee <joseph.lee22590@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi folks,
> Someone on the BrailleNote List is looking to port KeySoft for DOS/Win95
to
> modern OS's such as Linux, Win7 and so forth. I think he is looking for
> someone to help him out with this task, with an eventual goal of releasing
> as an open-source product under GPL license.
> If you want to contact him, write to jkenn337@xxxxxxxxxx
> Cheers,
> Joseph
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