Both windows 2000 and a Linux pc can accommodate a card reader, although the only files you'll probably be able to read, will exclude keyword documents, but txt could be read anywhere, and rtf definitely under windows 2000.
Riana -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda Clark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24 June 2005 03:22 To: [email protected] Subject: re: [Braillenote] flash card questions looking to purchase one or more Lisa, I'm going to go through your questions, and try to see what I can help you with. > >1. If I backed up my files onto a flash card from the BN could these files be retrieved on a PC using the flash card? In other words can flash cards be inserted into PC's? If so do the PCS have to run Windows XP or are flash cards compatible with Windows 98 or older? I ask because at work I don't think our computers are running Windows XP. The files I would be concerned with saving onto a flash card are for work. >Answer to question one. I don't believe cf card slots were put into the pc until Windows XP. If you are running Windows 98, the cf card wouldn't necessarily help. 2. I would like to be able to maybe look into downloading MP3 files from the Internet to a flash card. From reading the manual I gather that the flash cards are put in the back slot of the BN. Is this correct? This concerns me since I insert my Etheernet card in the back slot of my BN. This would make downloading MP3's directly to the flash card impossible. Maybe those CF cards are the answer. >Answer to question two. If you have a PCMCIA card, your cf card can be inserted into the side of your BN. You are right about the button on the right side of the BN. There is no button on the back. Some cf cards may be a little thicker, making them a little harder to get out of the back slot. The upgrade card was one of these that seemed to fit a little tighter. You can download MP3 FILES ON TO A CF CARD, AND PLAY THEM IN THE Bn. It won't matter if the card is on the side or in the back. You can purchase a PCMCIA card for a cf card for around $9.00. >4. I've seen posts before about a flash card reader. Do I need to purchase that in order to put information from my flash cards onto a PC? >5. When I back up my files onffo the flash card do they have to be saved in Microsoft Word or some other format other than Keyword braille files to be translated okay on the PC? I'd hate to save all of my files and have them be jibberish once transfered to the PC. >I think the flash cards are the best way for me to back up my files. I just want to make sure this works out okay what positives and negatives come with using flash cards? Lisa, a pc will not read KeyWord documents. Yes, you are correct when you say that you need to save them to a different format, such as an rtf format, Ascii, or a Microsoft Word. Hope this has helped you a little bit. Regards, Rhonda ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
