The download for Keysync 4 is at the bottom of the KeySoft 8.0 page. http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/support/braillenote/software/keysoft_8.0_upgrade
- Chris On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 10:18 PM, Jamie Pauls<[email protected]> wrote: > I asked this in an earlier message but got no response so will try again. > Has anyone successfully downloaded Keysync 4? Where did you find it? > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rose Combs > Sent: Monday, August 03, 2009 8:26 PM > To: 'mike welty'; 'Karyn Campbell'; 'Braillenote Discussion List' > Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Keysoft 8.0, is it a good thing for all BN users? > > The job requires Office 2007, and I cannot have two separate ones on the > computer. > > > Rose Combs > [email protected] > > > -----Original Message----- > From: mike welty [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:30 PM > To: Rose Combs; 'Karyn Campbell'; 'Braillenote Discussion List' > Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Keysoft 8.0, is it a good thing for all BN users? > > I don't know if many things work well with office 2007 yet, that may be some > > of your problem there. I use office 2003 still and am doing ok with outlook. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rose Combs" <[email protected]> > To: "'Karyn Campbell'" <[email protected]>; "'Braillenote Discussion > List'" <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 15:18 > Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Keysoft 8.0, is it a good thing for all BN users? > > >>I did the 8 upgrade because I have already paid for it a couple of >>years ago but frankly, it offers nothing to someone working in the >>real world where Word, Outlook etc, are the common every day tools. >>The HTML mail issues has been around as long as the Word issues, at >>least since 2002 when Larry Lewis asked the list to present >>suggestions for future upgrades. >> >> I still am unable to sync my Braille Note calender with Outlook 2007 >> on Vista, I don't need chat, I can use my computer for that if I wish, >> I have > >> a >> VR Stream for audible books which is more portable than a Braille >> Note, I have no real intention of using the GPS because again carrying >> around a Braille Note, a GPS receiver etc is a lot to manage with a >> cane, I have used the FM radio maybe twice just to see if it worked, >> play the games very occasionally, but for the most part the BN has >> been lately mostly for reading and tracking appointments which I then >> have to do double entry for to get them into my computer. >> >> So yes, I did the upgrade, but, when my M-Power transplant wears out, >> I doubt I will go back for an upgrade or replacement from HW. I need >> real world stuff like better Word document handling, communications >> with the real world, in a messenger client if I am going to use the >> Braille note for that etc. >> >> Any HW staff out there this comes from someone who in 2001 was a very >> outspoken proponent of the Braille note, however, with the last few >> upgrades, you have not given me the tools I need to stay competitive >> in the work world so when my transplant starts giving up, I will >> probably be looking elsewhere unless something changes here, I love >> what I can do with my unit now, but it has not really changed for me >> in years, I still cannot open documents from work unless I jump >> through a lot of hoops first, I can't sync my appointments since I now >> use Vista, the e-mail client is clunky especially compared to Outlook >> on the computer. So as of now reading is about the best thing the >> Braille Note does for me. >> >> Rose Combs >> [email protected] >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Karyn >> Campbell >> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 11:44 AM >> To: Braillenote Discussion List >> Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Keysoft 8.0, is it a good thing for all BN >> users? >> >> Hello all, >> >> I don't know what I will do regarding this underwhelming upgrade. >> We'll have to see. The only benefit would be the ability to use WPA >> on our router after spending money to replace our Ambicom WIFI cards >> as we have the older cards; and it is my understanding from an expert >> on this list that they don't work with WPA. >> >> It is my understanding from talking with my husband that the >> competition is running on Windows Mobile 5 or 6 while we are still >> running on Windows CE 4.2. Talk about backwards. My husband further >> tells me that there would be some rewrite of the software to upgrade >> to a new OS but this is necessary and HW needs to do it. >> >> With regard to keychat, I am not impressed because you are extremely >> limited in what you can do with it. It will only work with Google >> talk and I-chat server according to what people have said on this >> list. If you want to communicate with someone who uses AIM, Yahoo or >> Windows Live, you had better have a PC because this machine won't do >> it. I know there are some people for whom this is their only means of >> accessing E-mail and the Internet, thus putting them further behind in >> today's ever changing world of technology. >> >> Then there's the upgrade for Audible books. While that might be nice >> for some people, it doesn't help those who have been asking for better >> word support for many, many years now. HW can say it is a Microsoft >> issue but that excuse is wearing very thin with me as I believe it is >> an HW issue more than a Microsoft issue at this point. How come we >> are totally ignored on this vital issue? Remember that some people do >> use these units for employment and if Word support doesn't improve, >> they will go elsewhere for their note taker needs; and it would not >> surprise me if some already have. >> >> Then there is direct support for HTML E-mail. How long have we been >> asking for this? I would say that the answer is many, many years. >> This one goes back several years, I want to say at least 2005 if not >> sooner. Someone can correct me if I am wrong on that one. >> >> I have already addressed the need for an OS upgrade. Who knows >> whether we will see any answers on these vital issues. >> >> Again I don't know what I am going to do regarding this underwhelming >> upgrade, especially considering the lengthy delay in getting it out >> the door. Do what is best for you. >> >> Karyn Campbell, Illinois USA, [email protected] Using VN QT M Power >> running KS 7.5 b 28 Check out my blog at >> packerbackerkaryn.blogspot.com >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >> If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the >> list as well. >> >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> [email protected] >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >> >> ___ >> Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >> If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the >> list as well. >> >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> [email protected] >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> > > > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as > well. > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [email protected] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > > ___ > Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. > If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a > copy to the list as well. > > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [email protected] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > > ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. 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