Hi Zach, Perhaps I should explain some user interface types for our friend... Many computers these days use some kind of interface to interact with users. Two of the popular interface types are Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command Line Interface (CLI). A graphical user interface is the interface type that we are somewhat familiar with - graphical menus, icons, dialogs, etc. We interact with these elements via clicks and dragging icons and so on (in our terms, via screen reading technology). Command line interface, on the other hand, uses series of strings printed on a computer screen to display information. An example would be interactive fiction games, where a series of text is displayed on the braille display. When the computer program requires input, users type commands so that the operation can be carried out. For instance, on MS-DOS prompt where you want to change directory, you would type: cd "path" where path is the directory path e.g. C: that you want to switch to. On the BrailleNote, as you may know, there is a cmd.exe program, located at KeySoft System Disk/Windows folder. This program is essentially a stripped down version of cmd.exe found on regular Windows. You type in commands at the "command line" prompt, such as: /k dir \Windows > directory of KS Disk.txt Where "/k" parameter is used to tell cmd that we want to use KS-specifric commands, "dir" is short for "directory" i.e. to view file and folder structure of a drive or a folder, \Windows is the directory path for KeySoft System Disk/Windows, ">" is the redirctor switch where the cmd should direct the command output, and "directory.txt" is the file to which cmd should save its output. After series of commands has been entered, press ENTER to "execute" i.e. run the program. Hope it made sense. Cheers, Joseph
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zach Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 9:52 AM To: Chris Hallsworth; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Braillenote] comparison between braillenote and braillesense But what's the command line prompt? Isn't that to upgrade the device? > ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "Zach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Alex Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED] umanware.com >Date sent: Fri, 3 Oct 2008 07:49:59 +0100 >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] comparison between braillenote and braillesense >If it's the same as Windows, CMD is the command line prompt. It'll be built >into the BrailleNote. >-- >Chris Hallsworth >E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Skype: chrishallsworth7266 >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Zach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "Alex Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ><[email protected] >Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 3:45 AM >Subject: re: [Braillenote] comparison between braillenote and braillesense >> What's CMD? How do you get it? >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>From: Alex Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>To: Joshua Klander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, >> [email protected] >>>Date sent: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:03:43 -0400 >>>Subject: re: [Braillenote] comparison between braillenote and >> braillesense >>>I hate to say this on this list, but it sounds like you used a >>>classic. The braille sense plus and voice sense are great units, >>>though I have never used one. You forgot many features that the >>>bn does not have: >>>run up to 7 tasks at once and have a task manager >>>built-in wifi with wifi on/off hotkey >>>keylock switch >>>media keys >>>place markers, speed adjustment, and other advanced features in >>>the media player >>>dsl, vga, and (I think) ps/2 jacks (bsp only, not on the vs >>>The bn, as you said, has the dictionary, but it also has: >>>support for importing csv files >>>a text game interpreter >>>the ability to run cmd (though the senseNotes may have this and >>>no one has found it yet >>>two host usb ports (the others only have one host and one slave >>>thumb keys (the scroll keys are on the side of the display, kind >>>of like bn pk, and the front has media keys >>>support for multiple languages (though at the moment that is not >>>all that good in the bn, but at least it is there; the senseNotes >>>only work in English >>>Each unit has major pros and cons, but as it stands now the >>>senseNote is better for entertainment (advanced media player, >>>media keys in front, msn messenger) and the bn is better for a >>>quickly understood interface and tasks like wordprocessing and >>>games. If you want my opinion, I like the senseNotes more >>>because they have much more memory and faster processors, plus >>>the media keys, built-in wifi, and so on, but I like my bn more >>>for its ease of use and, though some will disagree, keynote gold >>>speech (gwm uses eloquence for its notetakers). >>>Have a great day, >>>Alex >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>From: Joshua Klander <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>>To: [email protected] >>>>Date sent: Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:38:37 -0500 >>>>Subject: [Braillenote] comparison between braillenote and >>>braillesense >>>>Hi list. There have recently been people on this list wondering >>>>about the braille sease. I have used one of these this summer. >>>>I am an expert on the braille sense, but I'll do my best to give >>>>you my opinions on both the braillenote, and the braille sense. >>>>In my opinion, one of the major drawbacks of the braille sense is >>>>its non-user friendly interface. The braille sense isn't >>>>something you can just give to anyone, and expect them to learn >>>>how to use it in a few days. The braillenote is much easier to >>>>work with. Also, the braille sense calculator has no fraction >>>>capability. The braille sense has an lcd that a sighted person >>>>can look at, but the thing is so small, that a sighted observer >>>>would have a hard time reading it. The braille sense also has no >>>>dictionary or thesaurus. Also, the reset button is located in >>>>the stupidest place, right on the front of the unit. It is not >>>>recessed to prevent accidental use, or anything. Another thing I >>>>have heard about the braille sense is that if the battery needs >>>>to be replaced, you will loose all data on the flashdisk. >>>>The braille sense also has some features that the braillenote >>>>doesn't have, but not many. The braille sense supports msn >>>>messenger. Also, the user can replace the battery without >>>>sending the unit in for service. In fact, the unit comes with a >>>>backup battery. >>>>final conclusion: In my opinion, I think the mpower is a much >>>>better choice. >>>>___ >>>>Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >>>>If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a >>>>copy to the list as well. >>>>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 >>>___ >>>Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >>>If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a >>>copy to the list as well. >>>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 >> ___ >> Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. >> If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a >> copy to the list as well. >> 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 ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. 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