I have a eureka; there pretty boring machines really. Most interesting part of them is there 14.4k modem.
On 07/06/2009, Tiffany D <tiffani...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I think I saw a Eureka for sale online once but never got it. It > would be interesting to play around with one of those. I never never > knew pc/m was accessible. I'm actually trying to sell my Versapoint > Duo right now. So if anyone wants it, please let me know. > > As for the Blazer, on the XP desktop, I have it plugged into the > parallal port (using a regular cord not any kind of usb conversion) > and it works as an embosser with no problem. But I've neverd used a > synth on my dos machine through the parallel port. I'd use the serial > and avoid all this but the port on my Blazer is broken. lol I have so > many cables that I could open my own store. > > On 07/06/2009, arthur gindin <ryoanji....@gmail.com> wrote: >> "a house is not a home" and a "null modem" is not a modem. it is a >> small device that reverses the connections to the devices it connects >> (no power supply). i have attached a more accurate description from >> Wikipedia. so my connection will use a USB to serial connector, a null >> modem, a serial to centronics connector which plugs into the Brailler. >> i can't say this works yet as i have just ordered the null modem, but >> that was Kearney's suggestion. the null modem was $13.81 from >> cablestogo. i'll let you know if it helps. there may be other >> problems, but at least there are two us trying to solve this. >> >> art >> >> Tiffany D wrote: >>> Why would I need to use a modem? Couldn't I just instruct JAWS to use >>> lpt1 and use a straight parallel connector? Hmm. >>> >>> On 06/06/2009, arthur gindin <ryoanji....@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Greg Kearney is helping me hook up a Braille blazer. check his recent >>>> previous emails. it start with a USB to null modem to parallel plug. >>>> cablestogo.com has null modems among other cables and voice and email >>>> support >>>> >>>> art >>>> >>>> Tiffany D wrote: >>>> >>>>> This is truly fascinating and thanks for sharing. As it is, I'm >>>>> trying to learn Quickbasic and am looking for 4.5 so I can load it >>>>> onto my Keynote Gold running Dos 6.22. I was born in 1983 and went >>>>> blind at two-months-old. In elementary school, I remember they had an >>>>> Apple IIE (probaly e+), an Apple IIc and an Apple IIGS. My classmates >>>>> used to play Number Munchers and Origon Trail. My first computer That >>>>> we got was an Apple IIC in the early 90's. We picked it up at a >>>>> garrage sail and I could remember my mother was so excited cause it >>>>> was so small. She kept clicking the keys in the car (she doesn't >>>>> drive so it was safe). Oddly enough, she never used it and hasn't >>>>> touched a computer much until last year or so. I never got to use the >>>>> IIC that much but kept it. Soon afterword, we got a Tandy 1000, which >>>>> I loved but couldn't use cause I was told there was nothing accessible >>>>> for it. Finally, we entered Windows in 1996 with my IBM Abtiva. I >>>>> didn't use it for a few years and still wanted to use dos and the >>>>> Tandy. I eventually gave that amazing machine away to someone who >>>>> didn't appreciate it and who sold it. Needless to say, I was furious. >>>>> But it was that or the Apple IIC and I chose to keep the IIC. It was >>>>> only afterword that I found out I could use Vocal-eyes and play all >>>>> the games I loved... My IIGS, as I said, was given to me by my high >>>>> school cause they knew I adored vintage tech. Now if only I could >>>>> find a Keynote Companion. >>>>> >>>>> That printer story made me laugh. I have a dot matrics printer from >>>>> Apple that reminds me a little of my Epson for dos. I'm sure it has >>>>> all the capabilities one would expect from a regular printer, printing >>>>> both cases etc. I never knew that there was one that didn't do this. >>>>> I was actually looking for a Doubletalk to replace my Echos for both >>>>> my pc (LT there) and Apple and found them here >>>>> http://www.rcsys.com/order.htm >>>>> but the prices are too high for me right now. I'd love to hear one so >>>>> I could decide if it's worth the purchase. The mouse, in my opinion, >>>>> was a disaster and the beginning of the end of all good things >>>>> incomputers. >>>>> >>>>> Some quick offtopic things and please feel free to email me offlist so >>>>> there's no trouble. I've asked everyone and you guys are the only >>>>> ones who answer me. Has anyone here ever used Freedos? If so, is it >>>>> accessible and with which screenreader? Can I use my Braillenote as a >>>>> synthesizer with JAWS for Dos if I tell it that it's a Keynote gold >>>>> standalone, an accent or a generic serial one? If I can't find the >>>>> Echo or the cord to my Keynote Voicecard (if anyone has one I'll pay >>>>> you for it), can I use my Braille Blazer through it's parallel port? >>>>> Where can I find ASAP and how difficult is it to use? >>>>> >>>>> On 06/06/2009, Josh de Lioncourt <overl...@lioncourt.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> I'd be happy to reminisce about the old Apple 2 and early outSpoken >>>>>> days. :) My II GS is in storage, so can't do any demos for a few >>>>>> months, but would be happy to talk about it. I loved those machines. I >>>>>> used the Apple 2E, 2C, 2C+, and 2GS. >>>>>> >>>>>> Josh de Lioncourt >>>>>> …my other mail provider is an owl… >>>>>> >>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lioncourt >>>>>> Music: http://stage19music.com >>>>>> Mac-cessibility: http://www.Lioncourt.com >>>>>> Blog: http://lioncourtsmusings.blogspot.com >>>>>> GoodReads: http://goodreads.com/Lioncourt >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 9:43 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hey this reminds me. WOuld anyone out there who has experiences and >>>>>>> possibly some stuff they could demo from the Apple II days or even >>>>>>> the days of using OutSpoken on different Mac machines? If so, would >>>>>>> you consider being interviewed for a podcast? I'd like to facilitate >>>>>>> such an arrangement with the RetroMac Podcast since they cover all >>>>>>> things Mac that are from back in the day if you will. If you would >>>>>>> be interested and can provide some info about your experiences etc. >>>>>>> I'll gather all this together and approach the gents that put that >>>>>>> podcast on with the idea and the background in hopes they'll >>>>>>> consider doing it. I figured I could just toss the idea at them, but >>>>>>> if I give them as much as possible, they may be more likely to do it >>>>>>> since the leg-work would be greatly reduced and I wouldn't expect >>>>>>> them to have a vast network or such to find all the info on >>>>>>> accessibility. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> tnx, >>>>>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 11:43 AM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Wow… >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> With as into Apple 2's as I was in the 80's and 90's, I can't >>>>>>>> believe I've never heard of this. If you get it working, please >>>>>>>> record some samples for us. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have an old II GS that still works. It's fun to dust off and use >>>>>>>> now and then. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Josh de Lioncourt >>>>>>>> …my other mail provider is an owl… >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lioncourt >>>>>>>> Music: http://stage19music.com >>>>>>>> Mac-cessibility: http://www.Lioncourt.com >>>>>>>> Blog: http://lioncourtsmusings.blogspot.com >>>>>>>> GoodReads: http://goodreads.com/Lioncourt >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 7:47 AM, Tiffany D wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> So I was looking for used replacement synths for my Echo and Echo >>>>>>>>> PC >>>>>>>>> (preferably Doubletalk and Doubletalk LT) and found something very >>>>>>>>> interesting. I've never heard of this. Can anyone help? I'm >>>>>>>>> seriously tempted to buy it. Is it compatible with Textalker? >>>>>>>>> This >>>>>>>>> thing has got to be rare and I can't wait to hear what it sounds >>>>>>>>> like... Below is the text, since the link will go dead in about >>>>>>>>> two >>>>>>>>> hours. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>>> Eleni >>>>>>>>> "This auction is for a Mountain Computers Supertalker for the >>>>>>>>> Apple II. >>>>>>>>> "This is a rare voice digitzer card, I can find almost no >>>>>>>>> information >>>>>>>>> about it. It looks to be in good condition, you will get the a card >>>>>>>>> Just like the one shown in the pictures. I tried to cut the glare >>>>>>>>> so >>>>>>>>> you could read it well. If anyone has information about this card, >>>>>>>>> please let me know and I will add it. This item is sold as is, we >>>>>>>>> did >>>>>>>>> not test it. (obviously) :)" >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>> >>> >>> > >>> >>> >> >> > >> > > > > -- Kind regards, BEN. email: bmustillr...@gmail.com msn: benmustillr...@hotmail.com web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
