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Infopackets Gazette: October 13, 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------ NOTE: This newsletter has been truncated to ensure timely delivery to Readers and to reduce web server bandwidth consumption. The original newsletter was produced in HTML format, contains graphics, and is available online the Infopackets web site. To view the newsletter in its entirety, click: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041013.htm ... Or, scroll through this email to quickly browse the contents. ------------------------------------------------------------ > In this Issue ------------------------------------------------------------ --> Feature Article: Computing for the Blind? --> Visitor Feedback: Substitute for a computer mouse?, Part 2 --> On this Day in History --> Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day --> Subscription management: subscribe, remove, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Attention Gazette Readers -- Help us Help others! ------------------------------------------------------------ This issue of the Gazette is dedicated to helping others with disabilities get the most out of their computers. If you know someone on your email contact list, or know of a news group or forum of users who may benefit from our newsletter (either from this issue or any other) -- I urge you to please take a moment to pass on the word about our web site. Don't forget to mention that subscription to our newsletter is free and can be done using our main page. It will only take moment, so please do it now! Thank you. Dennis Faas, infopackets editor ------------------------------------------------------------ > Feature Article ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Computing for the Blind? Category: Computing by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Gazette Reader Bill M. writes " Dear Dennis, My son-in-law has been blind for about 5 years, losing his sight due to diabetes. I am interested in a Talking Computer for his use which will open the e-world, or part of it, to his use. I have been told such units do exist and are obtainable through various State's special services for the disabled. What can you tell me about the ease of use or difficulty of use for the blind? Thanks in advance. " My response: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041013.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Attention Gazette Readers -- Help us Help others! ------------------------------------------------------------ This issue of the Gazette is dedicated to helping others with disabilities get the most out of their computers. If you know someone on your email contact list, or know of a news group or forum of users who may benefit from our newsletter (either from this issue or any other) -- I urge you to please take a moment to pass on the word about our web site. Don't forget to mention that subscription to our newsletter is free and can be done using our main page. It will only take moment, so please do it now! Thank you. Dennis Faas, infopackets editor ------------------------------------------------------------ > Visitor Feedback ------------------------------------------------------------ Title: Substitute for a computer mouse?, Part 2 Category: Computing by Dennis Faas, infopackets editor http://www.infopackets.com Recall -- Last week I posted an article in which Gazette Reader Ron H. asked for alternative solutions to using a PC mouse. Ron wrote: " I recently had a stroke which has left me paralyzed on the right side of my body. As a result, I am now unable to use the computer mouse with any degree of accuracy. I was wondering if you or any of your Readers could recommend a product that I can use to help me navigate my computer in place of the mouse. I am currently typing this email to you with the aid of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, which inputs words on the screen using my voice. Any assistance you or your Readers can provide would be greatly appreciated. " In my response, I suggested Ron use a Trackball device or PC keyboard with a touchpad. I also asked Gazette Readers for alternative solutions. Richard C. writes: ... Click to read the rest of this article online: http://www.infopackets.com/gazette/20041013.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ > Attention Gazette Readers -- Help us Help others! ------------------------------------------------------------ This issue of the Gazette is dedicated to helping others with disabilities get the most out of their computers. If you know someone on your email contact list, or know of a news group or forum of users who may benefit from our newsletter (either from this issue or any other) -- I urge you to please take a moment to pass on the word about our web site. Don't forget to mention that subscription to our newsletter is free and can be done using our main page. It will only take moment, so please do it now! Thank you. Dennis Faas, infopackets editor ------------------------------------------------------------ > On this Day in History ------------------------------------------------------------ On this Day in History -- October 14 Famous people born on this day: --> 1857, Elwood Haynes, auto pioneer, built one of the first US autos. --> 1890, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President from (1953 - 1961). --> 1894, E.E. Cummings, poet. --> 1896, Lillian Gish, actress. --> 1924, Moore, Roger Moore, ex 007. --> 1979, "Usher" Raymond IV, singer, songwriter, actor. Events on this day in history: --> 1066, Battle of Hastings, in which William the Conqueror wins England. --> 1774, First declaration of colonial rights in America. --> 1947, First supersonic flight (Mach 1.015 at 42,000 feet.) The sound barrier is broken by Chuck Yeager. ------------------------------------------------------------ > Bob's Freeware Picks of the Day ------------------------------------------------------------ Category: Windows Software by Bob Helmer http://www.shellcity.net SafetyNet SafetyNet (SN) is an open source web based application framework that allows authorized users to proactively scan individual and groups of computer systems for security vulnerabilities. SN keeps a history of these results for comparison and auditing purposes. SN was designed from the ground up to be secure, scalable and stable. SN allows you to integrate many available open source and freeware security testing tools into SN to help you review the security of your computing environment from a concise interface. ... 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