well, even though I don't have a real say in all of this, I agree with you, a phone is a phone while tablets are obviously down to the basics computers those basics are in a hand held package, yes but a iPhone still is unable to compile and run a full fledged program, while if its basic enough to not be to large for the on hand memory and the inbuilt storage slot capability to hold pads and tablets can
I used the second edition of the Tandy radio shack pocket computer, its capabilities were less than a tablet or pad of today but it had a processor, a math co processor, and memory and ran actual programs even if it had a single line of simple text readout. glad to see the adaption, inthane -----Original Message----- from: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:16 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Modification to the guidelines We have to draw a line somewhere or another. Besides there are to my knowledge quite a number of cell phone lists. I know there will be some heat over such a choice, but that's the job I have drawn. Besides there has been nothing written out so far. David Ferrin A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked perfectly. -----Original Message----- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 11:14 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Modification to the guidelines Just to add my two cents, but if you are going to add all you say, I feel the I Phone should be included too as most use much more as an I device rather than a phone. Al -----Original Message----- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 8:49 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Modification to the guidelines We are planning on making an addendum to the existing guidelines possibly adding tablet computers. The documentation has not started as of yet, just giving you folks a heads up. Phones will still be off topic but I pads and such devices will most likely be allowed. Obviously we will let you know the final decision. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
