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 >> >> -- >> Universal Interoperability Council >> <http:www.universal-interop-council.org> >> _______________________________________________ >> EUGLUG mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug >> > > _______________________________________________ > > EUGLUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug > > > ------------------------------ > Listen to 350+ music, sports, & news radio stations including songs for > the holidays FREE while you browse. Start Listening > Now<http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlweusdown00000013>! > > > _______________________________________________ > EUGLUG mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.euglug.org/mailman/listinfo/euglug > >
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