I think it's about copywrite. Maybe some know of the recent changes in the WebBraille system. Storage capasity is a nonissue now with 4 and 8 mb cards. I just saw a 4 gb thumbdrive for $66. I think NLS is worried about the copying of their texts as it is in violation of their agreement with the publishers.
Rusty ____________________ Skype: rustyperez Yahoo and AIM: reliroo Check out my blog at http://rusty-perez.blogspot.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Lingard Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 10:28 AM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [BrailleNote] USA digital talking books Ottawa Canada I don't know what kind of memory card NLS will be using. Supposedly it will be proprietary, made to their specifications. Now a BrailleNote may well be able to play NLS audio files if you download them from their web site, which I believe will be the preferred method of distributing them, but if their cards are proprietary, you would need either a slot for it on your BrailleNote or a card reader for it. Presumably NLS wants a proprietary card because they are of the opinion that no currently available memory card meets their requirements for storage capacity, ease of handling and ruggedness. Brian -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/409 - Release Date: 04/08/2006 ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
