Thank you thank you thank you. This is great! Where do I sign up?
Scott
At 07:57 PM 8/25/99 +1200, you wrote:
>Have you ever had a technology question but you weren't sure which of the
>many blindness-related e-mail lists would consider it on-topic? Have you
>ever wished there was one forum where any technology-related question could
>be discussed freely? Then wish no longer, and subscribe to Blindtech, the
>Blindness Technology Discussion Egroup.
>
>On Blindtech, any technology used by blind people is on-topic. That means
>any screen reader, any operating system, any piece of software a blind
>person is trying to use, any blindness-specific products, any technology
>where access by blind people may depend on brand selection. Are you wanting
>a speech friendly e-mail client? Want to install Windows independently? Do
>you want to hear experiences with different voice organisers? Are you
>looking for someone to repair your old Perkins?
>
>But the brief of this list is even wider than purely blindness-related
>technology. What is the easiest VCR for a blind person to use? What factors
>need to be taken into account when a blind person is buying a cellphone? How
>easy are different digital tuners to set independently as a blind person?
>What are the pitfalls a blind person must look out for when purchasing a
>printer?
>
>So if you have technology questions or comments, there's no need to worry
>about whether a message is on-topic. If it's related to any technology, it's
>on-topic for blindtech.
>
>We will also refer people to expertise on more topic-specific lists for
>people who might want further assistance. It is hoped that this list, as
>well as serving as a useful forum, will also help to minimise off-topic
>questions on more specific mailing lists.
>
>As people contribute to the group, the messages will be archived on the web
>and will gradually serve as a great resource for people searching for
>knowledge on a wide range of blindness-related issues.
>
>And best of all, we have an interactive chat room where you can actually
>speak with other list members. The chat room is open 24 hours a day, but we
>will also be scheduling and announcing special chat forums on specific
>subjects. Topics to be covered in the near future include high speed
>Internet access, using Internet Explorer 5, and e-mail clients. We'll have a
>panel of experts knowledgeable in each of these subjects, and you can ask
>questions or contribute to the knowledge pool.
>
>The list is an open one, but is regularly checked to ensure the environment
>is pleasant and that exchanges take place in an atmosphere of mutual
>respect.
>
>Join blindtech now by sending a blank e-mail to
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>If you haven't done so already, you may also wish to register at
>http://www.egroups.com
>so you can be a part of our interactive chat room.
>
>Looking forward to seeing you over on Blindtech.
>
>Jonathan Mosen
>Blindtech List Moderator
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