Your question brings up a load of questions, Kenny. What exactly do you mean by a "voice controlled " computer? Although some computer programs promise to be able to allow the user to perform certain functions by using the spoken word, The reality is, unfortunately, nowhere near what the designers promise. Some success has been achieved by the use of programs like Dragon Naturally Speaking but even there, there are limitations, confusion and serious frustration. The days of computers which respond directly to the spoken word are coming but they're not here, yet.
You seem to be of the opinion that blind people need a "voice activated computer" in order to function. In a recent survey, 99.18% of the blind use standard computers which have been equipped with screen readers. I agree with you that to a novice, most screen readers are cumbersome and difficult to learn. But the world makes no promise of fairness or equality to the blind. At worst, we are tolerated. At best, you may find many types of adaptive equipment which will help you as a blind person. If you can be more specific as to what you are trying to accomplish, there are many people on this list with vast experience and knowledge that they are willing to share. Please provide specific questions so that we can give you specific responses. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kenny Johnson Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 1:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Blind-Computing] new to blind computing and searching hello, i am brand new to this type of group and to the whole subject of blind computing. when i started searching for computers for the blind i was surprised because I thought I would find a lot of great voice activated computers that would make it easy... all i see so far are some clunky screen readers.... can someone tell me what the best voice controlled computer for the blind is? thanks kenny For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: [email protected] For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: [email protected]
