Hi there,
It should be availible on the Blind Geek Zone site by tomorrow
(according to the webmaster). I'll post to the list when it is
there.
Cheers,
Joseph
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From: stephanie` <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [email protected]
Date sent: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:27:20 +1000
Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Chat Summary for July 13, 2007
is there somewhere to download this chat?
Thanks for taking the time to summarize for us.
Steph At 12:22 PM 14/07/2007, you wrote:
Hi all,
Below I have pasted the chat summary. It is in the format:
Q: [question/comment].
A ([answer source]): [answer/response].
Q: MSW conversion/support--not available for classic users?
A (HW): working towards more than a PDA would normally support.
Partnerships required. No future support for classics, both
because
of time and classic hardware.
Q: no Word 2003 support, now it is 2007?
A (HW): the converter has not been updated, partially due to CE
version.
Q: Upgrading CE? Virtual memory/ram problems (running out)?
A (HW): If yes, it will go to 6. It is being looked at; that is
all
they can say.
Q: stabilization?
A (HW): not in 7.5, but they are aware of it. They are currently
trying to duplicate; they need more info, especially on the
deletion
of emails when sending.
Q: cell phones as modems--access numbers?
A (other users): not much to be done.
A (HW): depends on the phone.
Q: BT stabilization?
A (HW): should improve with CE upgrade.
Q: upgrade to BT for audio/object exchange? Failing to unpair
with devices?
A (HW): audio/OE requires upgrade of CE, no comment on second
issue.
Q: stability with GPS devices?
A (Sendero): "I will not try to reinvent the wheel"--leave it to
KS
since the BT is so customized by HW.
Q: device does not authenticate with the first try?
A (Sendero): ask HW.
Q: Parallel/USB?
A (users): yes, just shop around.
Q: email sync with Outlook?
A (HW): Keysync was written for the BN instead of CE's code, but
now
they are saying they may want to switch back to CE's code.
Q: HTML emails?
A (HW): next version?
Q: IMAP4 email support?
A (HW): not sure.
Q: WPA support?
A (HW): CE upgrade.
Q: KS SDK?
A (HW): it has not been forgotten, but no definite release
either.
Q: Chat?
A (HW): comes down to priorities.
Q: Inform 7?
A (HW): possible, but priorities.
Q: more Js event handlers?
A (HW): being looked at, but no promises.
Q: PDF?
A (HW): unsure, needs to talk to Jonathan Sharpe about it.
Q: Assemble marked files (KS7.5) into an m3u playlist?
A: Never answered.
Q: percentages for file ops?
A (HW): unsure, will advise.
Q: multi-tasking?
A (HW): CE upgrade, will discuss with dev team.
Q: Mailto:link support?
A (HW): being looked at for KS 8, but no promises. KS 8 may have
several updates in the way of Keymail.
Q: Knowledgebase for KS?
A (HW): Never answered, but may use the BN list more.
Q: SDIO (wireless and so on in SD format) cards?
A (HW): CE upgrade.
Q: Upgrade to PK with latest Pronto?
A (HW): unable to answer.
Q: remote synth/terminal via USB?
A (HW): using ActiveSync for everything--use it as a medium--has
been looked at.
Q: Built-in WIFI?
A (HW): hardware upgrade required, but they see advantages as
well.
Q: Is Ambicom the only CF WIFI card still available?
A (HW): yes, but looking into USB WIFI (requires CE upgrade).
Q: combine remote synth and terminal?
A (HW): dev team knows, but the ActiveSync may open the door for
that.
Q: terminal supports QT keyboard on QT model BN/VN?
A (HW): no reason not to, but has not been tasked yet.
Q: Describe Keyview.
A (HW): a simplified visual display for PCs to replace HT.
Q: will Keyview work with PDAs?
A (HW): unsure.
Q: Keyview with USB?
A (HW): No; Keyview only uses serial and BT.
Q: new mic?
A (HW): being looked into, that and a redesign so the case does
not
cover the mic hole.
Q: external pocket on case?
A (users): agreed.
A (HW): good point.
Q: price for case too high?
A (HW): cannot comment--wrong office.
Q: Ogg files?
A (HW): looking for a plug-in for media player.
Q: Update on GPS 4.0?
A (Sendero): all on the website. Release date probably Monday,
Jul 16.
Q: is there a way to clean the BN without sending it away?
A (users): it is pretty quick.
A (HW): conventions, but feedback is required to bring back
Keyshop.
Q: More global stuff with BN?
A (HW): the U.S. market is the largest, so business comes into
it,
but it will be worked on.
Q: Eloquence troubles?
A (users): agree.
Q: IR data communication with other devices?
A (HW): unsure.
Q: So what ARE the priorities you keep mentioning?
A (HW): will not say until the release is finalized so people
will
not get upset with the company.
Q: can one put KS/WCE x.x on a custom motherboard?
A (users): yes, easily. The problem is recompiling KS to work
with
that motherboard, more specifically the processor.
Q: can all the BN family handle a CE upgrade?
A (users): no. The classic will not, but the PK and mPower can
take
it no problem.
My own conclusions?
The upgrade to Windows CE 6 is very important. The classic
cannot
take the upgrade, but the PK and mPower can. This will open the
door
for object exchane/audio with BT, PDF support, HTML email, and,
well, you can read the rest above.
Have a great day,
Alex
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