I think it has, without a doubt been disappointing and
frustrating that iTunes 7 did not give us any more accessibility. I
also believe it is the best music program and I wish that I could do
more with it. However, it's not an accessibility "show stopper" to
me. As has been said by others, I have no doubt it will get there.
I am of the mind, as I have been told by several software developers
that there are a few factors involved that have already been
mentioned. Some folks choose to call this "excuse making" or Apple
"apologist" thinking, but software development cycles can carry over
for sometimes 18 to 24 months down the road. Is this the case with
iTunes? I have no idea, but I will not Assume either.
I think that the commitment by Apple to accessibility firmly
shown by Steve Jobs, regardless of what some folks on this list want
to deny or ignore, is our best indication that iTunes will be made
accessible. Remember, folks, only 10 features of Leopard were shown
or talked about at WWDC. Don't assume about what you Think won't be
fixed or even what will. It's like anything else, unfortunately.
We'll just have to wait, continue to make our dissatisfaction known
to the accessibility team and keep the faith. If you want to believe
there is no commitment from Apple, that's your call, but I feel
otherwise. Anyone who knows me off this list knows that I'm one of
the most cynical, doubting Thomas's in the world, yet, from what
I've observed and heard, iTunes included, Apple will respond to the
question of accessibility in the end.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
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Technologies for the Visually Impaired, Inc.
9 Nolan Court
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On Sep 15, 2006, at 10:47 PM, LARRY WANGER wrote:
iTunes holds a huge majority and percentage of the market for music
player use. A big part of that is because it can easily manage and
let you subscribe to podcasts, search for new ones, shop for music,
movies, television shows and so much more. Further, its the
easiest and best way to work with an iPod. Is it essential? No
but it sure is a nice program and I for one appreciate being able
to use it both for entertainment and as a platform to get my
podcast out to folks. As for a more powerful word processor and
spread sheet program; I don't fault Apple. Microsoft could easily
choose to make Office work with the Mac but doesn't.
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----- Original Message ----- From: "James Austin"
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Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 3:30 AM
Subject: Re: iTunes' Inaccessibility and VoiceOver
Hi folks,
I'd like to further add to Ruth's comment about a spread sheet, we
also need a word processor that is more powerful than text edit.
Also, although Apple's primary music player is not accessable,
there are other music players that can play everything htat ITunes
can. So could someone please explain, and I am not being
difficult, why ITunes is so important, other than it is Apple's
primary player?
Thanks
James
"Access to communication in the widest sense is access to
knowledge" - Louis Braille 1848
----- Original Message ----- From: "Loebl, Ruth"
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Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: iTunes' Inaccessibility and VoiceOver
Josh de Lioncourt wrote:
Notice that all programs that are important to productivity already
are accessible for us...
Do we have a spreadsheet application that can be used with
VoiceOver?
This is certainly a productivity program where I work! I haven't
seen
many comments about it on this list though, compared with the iTunes
thing (which I agree is outrageous).
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Royal National Institute of the Blind
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