Well, thanks...let's wait and see...

On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 1:06 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:

>  If that modem is kaput or you need a second one, I have an old 56k US
> Robotics (serial I think) modem that you are welcome to. Just let me know
> and I'll bring it to the next meet.
>
> -E
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: BB <[email protected]>
> To: Eugene Unix and Gnu/Linux User Group <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 6:02 am
> Subject: Re: [Eug-lug] merry merry
>
>  This is great news!  I'll follow up on Orca...yes, the Acid Test is to do
> it blindfold.
>
> Thanks, I'll let you know how it all worked out in a month or so.
>
> Brian
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 3:09 PM, marbux <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 11:40 AM, BB <[email protected]> wrote:
>> > Thanks for the tip...I'm looking to get something off the shelf...as
>> much as
>> > possible.
>> >
>> > These Blind folk use this software/hardware combo called JAWS.  I don't
>> want
>> > to mess with it (it runs under windows,) so I have a separate Ubuntu box
>> and
>> > a KVM switch setup that I can give her.  Her big problem is Dial up.
>>  I'm
>> > purchasing a short term account through all2easy.com for $5, per month,
>> to
>> > test out the modem under Ubuntu.  I got a US Robotics USB Modem that I
>> > figured I'd test out and set up for local faxing...though I wonder if
>> I'd
>> > ever use it.
>>
>>  There's a counterpart to JAWS for the Gnome desktop called Orca.
>> <http://live.gnome.org/Orca>. Sun and IBM have put a fair amount of
>> resources into it, although it is fairly new. Orca is installed by
>> default in recent Ubuntu and Fedora builds. For other distros, check
>> the package installer's installed apps list. Don't remember details,
>> but it builds on Microsoft assistive software.
>>
>> The supporting applications page might be of interest for your
>> project, <http://live.gnome.org/Orca/AccessibleApps>, particularly
>> Jokosher and Sound Converter.
>>
>> A simple testing tip for development work on blind-assistive software:
>> Try turning off your monitor when you're ready to test, then "see" if
>> you can make your magic work without any visual cues. You'll quickly
>> learn whether a blind person can perform the necessary steps.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Paul
>>
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