Reading Braille files with the Mac

2009-10-26 Thread Lindsay Yazzolino
Hi, Is it possible to read BRF files with the Mac? Thanks. Lindsay --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 uns

Re: Reading Braille files with the Mac

2009-10-26 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi Lindsay, Duxbury has a version for the Mac. I've not used it, so I don't know how accessible it is, but that would be one option. Best, Donna On Oct 26, 2009, at 11:41 AM, Lindsay Yazzolino wrote: > > Hi, > > Is it possible to read BRF files with the Mac? Thanks. > > Lindsay > > > > --~-

Re: Reading Braille files with the Mac

2009-10-26 Thread erik burggraaf
Hum, some one must try that at some point and see how it works out. I've always found duxbury for windows to be extremely benighted and not much fun, and I wouldn't want to pay the $1000 or so they are asking isn't it somewhere around there? Could be a bit cheeper now. But just to read

Re: Reading Braille files with the Mac

2009-10-26 Thread Lindsay Yazzolino
Thanks for the suggestions. I am trying to read Bookshare books, and have not had much luck. On 10/26/09, erik burggraaf wrote: > > Hum, some one must try that at some point and see how it works out. > I've always found duxbury for windows to be extremely benighted and > not much fun, and I wo

Re: Reading Braille files with the Mac

2009-10-26 Thread Donna Goodin
I've used it for so long I barely think about it any more. I do think that it's overkill for what I need now, though, what with so many braille displays offering the option to translate docs into Grade 2. I currently am not leaning toward shelling out the $$ to buy the Mac version. Take

Re: Reading Braille files with the Mac

2009-10-26 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi Lindsay, I have a vague recollection of someone saying that you can read the HTML files that come with the Daisy downloads. If you have a braille display that translates to Grade 2, you might be able to read books that way. Best, Donna On Oct 26, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Lindsay Yazzolino wrot

Re: Reading Braille files with the Mac

2009-10-26 Thread Ryan Mann
Hello. You say that you are trying to read Bookshare books. I previously posted instructions on how to read the Daisy versions of Bookshare books. Let me know if you want those instructions again. Ryan On Oct 26, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Lindsay Yazzolino wrote: > > Thanks for the suggestions.