Maureen: The easiest way to find this out, is to contact Humanware, since depending on what version of KeySift ti8y gavem tiy nat gave to buy the license for the update. Since you work for a school, they are notorious for not paying for updates, HumanWare will have the records, or instruct you how to obtain the license for the upgrade. Without the license, nothing will happen.
Once they have given you the instructions, follow those, and then it's not hard at all. Rob Original Message From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lewicki, Maureen Sent: September-10-12 5:18 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: [Braillenote] installing update Hi, how do I download the update for the apex please? Maureen Murphy Lewicki Maureen Murphy Lewicki Teacher of Visually Impaired Bethlehem Central Schools (518)439-7681 "The real problem of blindness is not the loss of eyesight. The real problem is the misunderstanding and lack of education that exists. If a blind person has the proper training and opportunity, blindness can be reduced to a mere physical nuisance."Kenneth Jernigan -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 8:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Braillenote Digest, Vol 3170, Issue 1 Send Braillenote mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [email protected] You can reach the person managing the list at [email protected] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Braillenote digest..." Today's Topics: 1. re: Installing latest gps software on the braillenote (Brian and Denise Albriton) 2. Since SDK is not available to create compiled computer programs... (Alex Bec) 3. re: Http Internal Server Error (Carlos) 4. Re: Since SDK is not available to create compiled computer programs... (Alex Hall) 5. RE: Since SDK is not available to create compiled computer programs... (Joseph Lee) 6. re: Installing latest gps software on the braillenote (Brian and Denise Albriton) 7. RE: Installing latest gps software on the braillenote (Joseph Lee) 8. Re: Posting links on Facebook (Griego-Dreicer, Zachary N) 9. need help with facebook (Charlie) 10. deleting characters that show up as links (Sherri) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 17:07:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian and Denise Albriton <[email protected]> Subject: re: [Braillenote] Installing latest gps software on the braillenote To: Jessica Brown <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed All right. Sounds simple enough and thanks. Brian On Sun, 9 Sep 2012, Jessica Brown wrote: > Put the software on the flash disk in the none folder and reset the > Apex. When it starts up again, It will ask you if you want to install > it. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Brian and Denise Albriton <[email protected] > To: Joseph Lee <[email protected] Date sent: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 > 16:07:00 -0700 (PDT) > Subject: [Braillenote] Installing latest gps software on the > braillenote > > I've never installed anything on this apex. > I've got the > latest update for sendero GPS called: > > gps_2012_apex.hwp > I was looking for installation instructions on gosendero.com but did > not find those. > Brian And Denise > > > ___ > 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 > > ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 20:49:29 -0400 From: "Alex Bec" <[email protected]> Subject: [Braillenote] Since SDK is not available to create compiled computer programs... To: <[email protected]> Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Tyler, Good luck with that very fastidious (and essentially doomed) approach... If you want to create programs for your BrailleNote, as of today, you'd have it much easier by using freely available development tools from Microsoft like Visual Studio 2005, (or eVC++ for mPower). In first approximation, the Apex isn't too different from a generic Pocket PC 2003 or any of the Windows Mobile up to 6. They have a similar ARM architecture, namely. Which means that as long as you don't need platform specific things, or things specific to the Windows Mobile API, most of the code compiled for a generic Pocket PC will be binary compatible with the Apex, and able to be executed. This still leaves you with most of the Windows CE API to play with, which is already quite substantial, although it would of course be limited in terms of I/O and user interaction, since the Braille and keyboard handling are platform dependant, managed by KeySoft, and therefore out of reach, for now. But for instance, there isn't anything preventing you to implement an alarm clock allowing you to wake up with your favourite mp3, which would be a good practical exercise. Note: While I'm not exposing anything secret or anything that you couldn't have figured out yourself, this post only represents MY OWN view, and not the company's. I just thought I'd encourage your willingness to learn and play with the machine through putting you on a better track than the one you were on initially. Happy tinkering, Alex.B. ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:20:55 -0700 From: Carlos <[email protected]> Subject: re: [Braillenote] Http Internal Server Error To: Leilu Harrison-Talbot <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed I'm trying to load Facebook pages. Sent from my Braillenote Apex ----- Original Message ----- From: Leilu Harrison-Talbot <[email protected] To: Carlos <[email protected] Date sent: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:27:31 +1200 Subject: re: [Braillenote] Http Internal Server Error sorry for asking this but what kinda pages are you trying to lode? ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:28:51 -0400 From: Alex Hall <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Since SDK is not available to create compiled computer programs... To: Alex Bec <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Message-ID: <CAF=P20XdDA=WXkiJ8f9b8Zs6=buz+fz7nadw1+v5gwjmxps...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 That is intriguing, and I wish I'd learned more cpp when I first emailed you years ago. It seems like, given a text file of parameters and instructions, io might not be such a problem. I think there's a standard alert box of some type that could be used for output, since keysoft often pops up ce dialogs which is seems to have not altered. Just supposition on my part, though. On 9/9/12, Alex Bec <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Tyler, > > Good luck with that very fastidious (and essentially doomed) approach... > > > > > If you want to create programs for your BrailleNote, as of today, > you'd have it much easier by using freely available development tools > from Microsoft like Visual Studio 2005, (or eVC++ for mPower). In > first approximation, the Apex isn't too different from a generic > Pocket PC > 2003 or any of the Windows Mobile up to 6. They have a similar ARM > architecture, namely. Which means that as long as you don't need > platform specific things, or things specific to the Windows Mobile > API, most of the code compiled for a generic Pocket PC will be binary > compatible with the Apex, and able to be executed. > > > > This still leaves you with most of the Windows CE API to play with, > which is already quite substantial, although it would of course be > limited in terms of I/O and user interaction, since the Braille and > keyboard handling are platform dependant, managed by KeySoft, and > therefore out of reach, for now. > > > > But for instance, there isn't anything preventing you to implement an > alarm clock allowing you to wake up with your favourite mp3, which > would be a good practical exercise. > > > > > > Note: While I'm not exposing anything secret or anything that you > couldn't have figured out yourself, this post only represents MY OWN > view, and not the company's. > > I just thought I'd encourage your willingness to learn and play with > the machine through putting you on a better track than the one you > were on initially. > > > > > > Happy tinkering, > > Alex.B. > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected] ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:00:14 -0700 From: "Joseph Lee" <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Since SDK is not available to create compiled computer programs... To: "'Alex Hall'" <[email protected]>, "'Alex Bec'" <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi, we could have some issues though: * Forward translation of output messages to braille using appropriate grade: I think this is something that shouldn't be that difficult - perhaps using a output function, give the message as the parameter and do Unicode braille dot patterns assignment using translator and send it to the braille line. * Back translation of input: I think this is the one that could give us some headache... (Speaking of this, Alex, could you help me with NVDA and braille char input branch?) * Localization of messages: We have English and French set for KeySoft messages. Undoubtedly if an SDK does come out, people who speak different languages could ask that our programs be translatable to other languages. As for language that KS is written in: I think if devs formulate a good algorithm for doing some tasks, then I think language won't be an issue unless the SDK demands using a specific language (C family). I think transforming a Python source code to C family code wouldn't be that bad unless there are issues with pointers, memory and other deeper issues... Speaking of SDK: for others, an SDK (Software Development Kit) is a set of tools and documents which helps with writing programs for a specific platform or a system. As for what Alex from HW has mentioned, we do have necessary IDE (Integrated Development Environment); what's missing are BrailleNote specific input/output functions and documentation, which would be one of the puzzle pieces for fulfilling our dreams: contributing our own programs for the benefit of others. The other pieces would be support and interests from users, dedicated user dev community, communication between us and the company and the company's willingness about software development by users. So I'd like to cordially ask HW once again: would it be possible (in the near future) to allow individual users to write "native" applications just like what Sendero is doing now? This would not only help with the company's reputation, but would also foster a community of programmers who are dedicated to the device they've been using for the past few years and to allow them to say thanks to you by coming up with useful programs for the BN user community at large. Cheers, Joseph -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 6:29 PM To: Alex Bec Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Since SDK is not available to create compiled computer programs... That is intriguing, and I wish I'd learned more cpp when I first emailed you years ago. It seems like, given a text file of parameters and instructions, io might not be such a problem. I think there's a standard alert box of some type that could be used for output, since keysoft often pops up ce dialogs which is seems to have not altered. Just supposition on my part, though. On 9/9/12, Alex Bec <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Tyler, > > Good luck with that very fastidious (and essentially doomed) approach... > > > > > If you want to create programs for your BrailleNote, as of today, > you'd have it much easier by using freely available development tools > from Microsoft like Visual Studio 2005, (or eVC++ for mPower). In > first approximation, the Apex isn't too different from a generic > Pocket PC > 2003 or any of the Windows Mobile up to 6. They have a similar ARM > architecture, namely. Which means that as long as you don't need > platform specific things, or things specific to the Windows Mobile > API, most of the code compiled for a generic Pocket PC will be binary > compatible with the Apex, and able to be executed. > > > > This still leaves you with most of the Windows CE API to play with, > which is already quite substantial, although it would of course be > limited in terms of I/O and user interaction, since the Braille and > keyboard handling are platform dependant, managed by KeySoft, and > therefore out of reach, for now. > > > > But for instance, there isn't anything preventing you to implement an > alarm clock allowing you to wake up with your favourite mp3, which > would be a good practical exercise. > > > > > > Note: While I'm not exposing anything secret or anything that you > couldn't have figured out yourself, this post only represents MY OWN > view, and not the company's. > > I just thought I'd encourage your willingness to learn and play with > the machine through putting you on a better track than the one you > were on initially. > > > > > > Happy tinkering, > > Alex.B. > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) [email protected] ___ 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 ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:02:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian and Denise Albriton <[email protected]> Subject: re: [Braillenote] Installing latest gps software on the braillenote To: Jessica Brown <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed The Braille Note sees the bluetooth receiver. It lists two services which were printer or serial. On chosing serial we were prompted for a code. Are we making the right choice? We are unable to connect at this point. The code we entered was four zeros which works more often than not in these instances. Not This on. ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:05:53 -0700 From: "Joseph Lee" <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Installing latest gps software on the braillenote To: "'Brian and Denise Albriton'" <[email protected]>, "'Jessica Brown'" <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi, Which receiver are you using? If you are using i-Blue 747Pro, try "1234" instead. Also, from GPS Options list, make sure that you told the program that you're using the correct receiver. Cheers, Joseph -----Original Message----- From: Brian and Denise Albriton [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 7:03 PM To: Jessica Brown Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: re: [Braillenote] Installing latest gps software on the braillenote The Braille Note sees the bluetooth receiver. It lists two services which were printer or serial. On chosing serial we were prompted for a code. Are we making the right choice? We are unable to connect at this point. The code we entered was four zeros which works more often than not in these instances. Not This on. ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2012 21:15:23 -0600 From: "Griego-Dreicer, Zachary N" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Posting links on Facebook To: "Lucy Sirianni" <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> Message-ID: <21191AB9B5B44255A63FEE9A98D899A3@ZachlaptopPC> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=response I've gotten this problem too in emails, I don't know if it's something to do with the clipboard or the link itself. Sent from my Acer Aspire As5733 -----Original Message----- From: Lucy Sirianni Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 5:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Braillenote] Posting links on Facebook Hi all, When I try to share a link with a fairly short URL to Facebook using my BrailleNote Apex, everything works as it should, but when I try to post a link with a longer URL, it doesn't show up as a link. Can anyone tell me what I may be doing wrong? Thank you! Lucy ___ 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 ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:39:53 +1200 From: Charlie <[email protected]> Subject: [Braillenote] need help with facebook To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed Hi All. When I attempt to share a video on facebook, the link doesn't come up, all it says is home and help. Could someone please help me figure it out?. I'm trying to convert a video. ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:54:24 -0400 From: "Sherri" <[email protected]> Subject: [Braillenote] deleting characters that show up as links To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Message-ID: <067FB412BA9E49C29B6BCFB79C65A697@DCB3VNJ1> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I am in a keyword document where I put in an e-mail address. Somehow, every time I run into this address, it jumps into keyword. I want to delete whatever characters is causing it to do that. I already deleted the address, but can't delete the link or whatever is causing it to jump into e-mail. If you understand what I'm talking about, please e-mail me with suggestions. I am using the BT BrailleNote Apex. Thanks. Sherri Sherri Brun [email protected] Character is the side of yourself you choose to show the world. Integrity is what you do, what you say and how you act when you think no one is paying attention. 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