Hello everyone. Many of our more observant customers have already noticed that there are signals that the release of KeySoft 6.1 is now very close. In fact, the development of the software is finished and we are now moving into the production and distribution phase. We anticipate that by 31 January, some customers will be receiving their KeySoft 6.1 upgrade on a compact flash card. Demand for this most exciting release ever of KeySoft is exceptionally high, so thanks for your patience as we ship the upgrades over the next few weeks. I'd like to take some time now to explain how the process will work.
Customers who have purchased KeySoft 6.1 will receive the upgrade in the mail on a compact flash card. This upgrade will then need to be activated for your particular BrailleNote, with the use of a product key which you will soon be able to download from our Software Distribution web site. This process ensures that we can get the upgrade to you in a more timely manner than would otherwise have been possible. Customers will be given full instructions which are available in hardcopy Braille, print and on the compact flash card itself, as well as on-line, that talks you through the entire process from obtaining the key right through to finding yourself running the new version of KeySoft. The upgrade will convert your existing databases to a new format, install the Windows CE 4.2 operating system, then KeySoft 6.1. The upgrade provides audible and Braille feedback throughout the entire process, which may take around half an hour to complete. Please note that some customers may have seen the KeySoft 6.1 product key available to them for a period over the weekend as we test our processes. We've now disabled this availability again but will advise when you may once again pick up a product key, and confirm that the information about your SMA count is correct. We've established a home on the web for all things 6.1, and this is at http://www.pulsedata.com/6_1 We're as delighted as you that the software is now finished and we are moving into the distribution phase. As always, please contact us at Pulse Data if we can provide further information. Thanks for your ongoing support. For those of you on our BrailleNote discussion list, I am presently travelling in the United States and Britain, but will endeavour to provide you with timely responses as travel commitments and Internet connectivity permit. Jonathan Mosen Blindness Product Marketing Manager Pulse Data International Ltd DDI: +64-3-373-6192 Fax: +64-3-384 4933 Mobile: +64-21 466 736 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.pulsedata.com
