Skype is pretty easy to configure once you have the scripts. I had Skype on my computer for a while, but I kept getting "called" by people I didn't know and weren't too impressed with and wouldn't quit. So I ended up uninstalling. A shame, because I have a feeling I might have managed to keep chatting with some friends that way.
Jane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Parsons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Skype technical support for BrailleNote users > Hi all, > > Perhaps PDI might consider a couple of suggestions? First, Although > it doesn't work in Linux, the Ivocalize software is very good. It has > both text chat and audio chat as well as being able to have the > moderator push web pages. > > A second idea would be to set up a MOO, or use an existing one. This > would work excellently with the Deaf-blind because it is entirely text > chat. Only thing is, I don't know if a braillenote can telnet. > <sigh> Perhaps everyone's forgotten about telnet. > > Having to use additional software and to configure it before being > able to talk to tech support may not be the thing. What about IRC or > MiRC. that would be text and open to the deaf-blind as well. > > The problem here is that all these methods of communication need a > PC. Unfortunately, the BrailleNote doesn't telnet and doesn't use > IRC. > > I've not tried Skipe, so I don't know how hard it is to configure. > You need something that is going to be as easy to configure as > possible. Folks seeking tech support are already frustrated. <smile> > They may become frantic if asked to use a software which has problems > attached. > > Ann P. > > -- > Ann K. Parsons > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > WEB SITE: http://home.eznet.net/~akp > "All that is gold does not glitter. > Not all those who wander are lost." JRRT > > > ___ > 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 > >
