Yes Joseph, there will be a KeySoft 8 release, but as this stage we are not
publicising the content of what is to be included in KeySoft 8 or the date
on which it will be released.
The next release of KeySoft for the BrailleNote mPower/Classic family is
7.5.
Regards
Maurice
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HumanWare
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"Joseph Lee"
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RE: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.5
Release
Hi Maurice,
But this post does not clarify about ambiguity between 7.5 and 8.0. You've
said that there will be KeySoft 8.0, then now it is 7.5. This is what we've
been talking about. Could you clar this ambiguity between development of
8.0
and 7.5 please?
Cheers,
Joseph P.S. I'll pose this question on Friday's chat.
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Subject: [Braillenote] KeySoft 7.5 Release
Hello Everyone
There has been discussion on the list regarding KeySoft 7.5 and KeySoft 8.0
and whether KeySoft 7.5 will be the last upgrade that is supported on the
BrailleNote Classic range.
Below I have posted the News Release from our Web Site, and you will read
in the closing paragraphs that KeySoft 7.5 will be the final KeySoft
upgrade for the BrailleNote and VoiceNote Classic models.
KeySoft 7.5 soon to be released!
HumanWare will be releasing KeySoft 7.5 this August, making your
BrailleNote more useful and efficient. Whether you have a BrailleNote or
VoiceNote mPower, a BrailleNote PK, or a BrailleNote or VoiceNote Classic,
there will be a version of KeySoft 7.5 for you.
What's in KeySoft 7.5?
Improved SD card and USB Drive support (mPower only)
Secure Digital (SD) cards are a simple and cost effective type of media
that is ideal for exchanging files and documents between blind and sighted
individuals using devices such as BrailleNotes, PC's, PDA's and smart
phones. KeySoft 7.5 supports a much broader range of models and sizes of SD
cards and USB drives and provides improved speed and performance in
accessing and saving information.
SSL Email Encryption
A number of major internet service providers have announced that they will
begin requiring this new security standard to be used when sending and
receiving email via their networks. KeySoft 7.5 delivers full SSL support
as a part of its improved KeyMail application.
RFB&D AudioPlus DAISY Books (mPower and PK)
KeySoft 7.5 includes fully integrated support for the special AudioPlus
formatted books provided by RFB&D to its members in the United States.
AudioPlus books on CD from RFB&D are restricted to RFB&D members who must
reside in the United States because of copyright restrictions imposed by
the publishers of the books. The enhanced KeyBook application will
automatically recognize an RFB&D AudioPlus book and will now prompt the
user to enter their personal identification number to access the book.
Bookshare Support for Institutional Accounts
The existing support for unpacking electronic books from Bookshare.org has
been enhanced to include full support for both individual and institutional
Bookshare.org accounts. The KeyBook application will recognize a text,
braille, or DAISY book from Bookshare.org. KeySoft 7.5 efficiently
provides everything necessary to wirelessly access the Bookshare.org web
site, download the text, braille or DAISY electronic book and unpack and
read the book, without having to use a PC.
Built-in Playlist Support for Media Player (mPower only)
New with KeySoft 7.5 is the ability to select multiple files in any file
list and have them automatically queued and played in KeySoft's built-in
media player application. Select your favorite music tracks or chapters of
an audio book and let KeySoft 7.5 play them for you automatically. It's
like having your own personal DJ!
Multilingual Foreign Languages Now Available
Multi-lingual speech and braille support is now available for the entire
BrailleNote family of products running KeySoft 7.5 or later, at no
additional cost. Languages offered are Spanish, French, German and
Italian. Documents, web pages and email messages can all be read in their
original language with the correct speech pronunciation. Documents and
email messages can be composed, read and spell checked in multiple
languages and quickly changed on the fly.
Unified English Braille.
KeySoft 7.5 gives you the option of using Unified English Braille (UEB).
UEB is a new braille code for English that has been developed over a period
of more than 10 years by representatives from English-speaking countries,
including the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. This exciting
development provides braille users with more straightforward access to the
textual world. Email addresses, web addresses, mathematics and all sorts
of signs and symbols can be written and read directly without resorting to
computer braille. Because it has been designed with computers in mind,
braille to text translation, when printing or emailing a document that you
have written in braille, is much more accurate.
Upgrade to the Duxbury Braille Translator
KeySoft 7.5 incorporates the latest version of the Duxbury braille
translators to provide better-then-ever translation both from print to
braille and braille to print.
New Visual Display Application (KeyView)
KeySoft 7.5 delivers a completely new visual display application for the PC
called KeyView. KeyView eliminates the need to use the older and more
complex method of Windows HyperTerminal. It is fully accessible and is
also Windows Vista compatible. Using KeyView, a sighted teacher, parent or
colleague can view in real time the work being done on the BrailleNote,
including the braille on the braille display and an immediate translation
from braille to text. This provides a transparent interface between the
print and braille reader.
Outlook Synchronization Improvements
The KeySync PC application has been improved to provide greater
accessibility for screen reader users and has a number of significant
stability enhancements. KeySync allows a professional or student who is on
the move to have a fully synchronized calendar and contact list always
available. Changes made on the BrailleNote or the PC are synchronized with
a quick connection.
SMA Details
KeySoft 7.5 requires one count of a Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA).
An SMA entitles you to receive two software upgrades of KeySoft for the
price of one. If you do not already own a current SMA, and you are running
the KeySoft 7.2 software, you can purchase an SMA prior to the release of
KeySoft 7.5. Ensure you get the best deal on KeySoft 7.5 by purchasing
your SMA today.
This will be the final KeySoft upgrade for the BrailleNote and VoiceNote
Classic models.
Classic owners should consider the popular transplant option. Find out more
about transplants by visiting our website at www.humanware.com.
All BrailleNote and VoiceNote mPower and BrailleNote PK units that ship
from the date of this announcement to the time KeySoft 7.5 is released will
be entitled to KeySoft 7.5 at no charge.
Contact HumanWare or your local distributor for KeySoft 7.5 pricing.
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Maurice Sloane
Sales & Support Manager - Blindness
HumanWare
Direct Dial: +64 3 940 2223
Mobile: +64 21 528 374
email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Website: www.humanware.com
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