If you would like to read up or recall fond memories of the old days, checkout http://www.macfolkloreradio.com. You can also subscribe to a podcast that presents new articles as they become available, but nothing new has been posted in quite a while. A very interesting site that provides a lot of interesting history. On May 18, 2010, at 12:55 PM, Cameron wrote:
> Hi. Oh outspoken was a fantastic screen reader. My first computer was a > Mac 2SI which was a great little box for my needs at the time. I used that > through high school and have fond memories of it. that reminds me. I > haven't used claris works since 1999. I wonder what ever happened to that > package/company... > > Unfortunetly, I had to become a windows convert when I started college but > that is another story. Anyways, that old Mac 2SI was more stable than any > windows machine I owned that's for sure. > > Cameron. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Olivia Norman > Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:49 PM > To: list voiceover > Subject: Re: an Imac and voiceover? > > This is, indeed, a fun topic! I am a complete Apple enthusiast, and I wasn't > fully aware of all that the older macs could do until this thread! :) > Do you guys remember the old Apple 2E computer? With the floppy disks? I > had one of those until middle school, reluctantlyy moved to windows for a > while, and eagerly jumped back to the mac when my PC died and leopard came > out. > I seem to remember playing with outspoken a few times at school, but I had > no idea it was capable of so much until recently. Thanks, Karen, for > posting. I couldn't agree with you more about Apple's innovation and how > Apple really reaches out to all consumers! > Olivia > "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs > > On May 18, 2010, at 12:29 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: > >> this is a fun topic. >> I invite you to think about computers slightly differently, say like a > mode of transportation. >> There are some who do not feel their needs are met unless they are zipping > along on the super highway with the most recent off the showroom floor. >> There are others, who will pay thousands of dollars to drive say a vintage > roles Royce. That vintage machine cost more because of its value to that > individual, but its worth it to them, because it gets the job done as they > define it. >> I tend to base all of my computer use, I dare say my technology use in > general, on getting the job done consistently with few issues. Indeed I > chose to maintain older mac structures since it was what I required to get > the job done at a desired level, meaning I could provide my various > audiences with quality storytelling. >> Therefore to me, there is nothing outdated about this technology, no more > than say the above mentioned Roles. >> However, this is me, and what I define as tool need not be the same for > you. I raised eyebrows at Cameron's" open doors for us," idea because this > suggest that everyone here uses technology just the same, that they > experience things as a one size fits all fashion, and for the same reasons. > Our very discussion illustrates this is not true, and frankly I respect you > too much as an individual, respect everyone too much to deny them their > unique needs and tastes by thinking you have to do things the way I do them, > smiles. To you, my setup is outdated technology. >> For me it is the right tool, and will continue to be the right tool, until > it can no longer allow me to do my craft. >> as for how apple has met the needs of professionals like me, I invite you > to review the history of apple's screen reading efforts and say the windows > screen reading history to compare. >> I think that speaks for itself. >> Thanks for the exchange, >> Karen >> >> On Tue, 18 May 2010, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: >> >>> You said: >>> now now, technology is only doorstop material when it no longer serves >>> its function. >>> I agree with this and own several older macs myself. However, people >>> (Not you poticually, just people in general) should be realistic about >>> what there hardware can and can not do. >>> pt has been accessible for years, so I do not understand this door > concept. >>> Yes, it is accessible if you choos to stick with an older version, >>> running on old hardware with outdated assistive technology. >>> I have made a lot of radio and money with my use of pro tools with >>> outspoken, so have others. If this were not true apple would not >>> invest in reaching these professionals. >>> Perhaps I'm missing something, but what has apple done at all to reach >>> professionals like yourself? Surely if they have done anything, you >>> wouldn't have to be using the hardware and software that you do? >>> >>> On 18/05/2010, Dan Eickmeier <va3...@yahoo.ca> wrote: >>>> , I've got an intel iMac which I got in 2007, and it's working just > fine. >>>> But if your iMac you have is a power PC one, such as a g3, or g4, you're > not >>>> going to be able to. THe latest OS that you'll be able to, would be > Tiger. >>>> On May 17, 2010, at 6:33 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: >>>> >>>>> anyone running a voiceover solid os x edition on an imac? >>>>> will send the data specifics if that Will help. >>>>> thanks, >>>>> Karen >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@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. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@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. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@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. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@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. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@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. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@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. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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