Hi,
Hopefully you'll read your mail more thoroughly on the blind tech list.
You'll find the instructions for joining the list in Jonathan's mail.
but just in case you're too lazy to read the whole message, send a blank
message to the address below and you will be on the list.
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Cheers,
Tim
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of scott fischer
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 2:39 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Announcing the Blindtech Egroup
Thank you thank you thank you. This is great! Where do I sign up?
Scott
At 07:57 PM 8/25/99 +1200, you wrote:
>Have you ever had a technology question but you weren't sure which of the
>many blindness-related e-mail lists would consider it on-topic? Have you
>ever wished there was one forum where any technology-related question could
>be discussed freely? Then wish no longer, and subscribe to Blindtech, the
>Blindness Technology Discussion Egroup.
>
>On Blindtech, any technology used by blind people is on-topic. That means
>any screen reader, any operating system, any piece of software a blind
>person is trying to use, any blindness-specific products, any technology
>where access by blind people may depend on brand selection. Are you wanting
>a speech friendly e-mail client? Want to install Windows independently? Do
>you want to hear experiences with different voice organisers? Are you
>looking for someone to repair your old Perkins?
>
>But the brief of this list is even wider than purely blindness-related
>technology. What is the easiest VCR for a blind person to use? What factors
>need to be taken into account when a blind person is buying a cellphone?
How
>easy are different digital tuners to set independently as a blind person?
>What are the pitfalls a blind person must look out for when purchasing a
>printer?
>
>So if you have technology questions or comments, there's no need to worry
>about whether a message is on-topic. If it's related to any technology,
it's
>on-topic for blindtech.
>
>We will also refer people to expertise on more topic-specific lists for
>people who might want further assistance. It is hoped that this list, as
>well as serving as a useful forum, will also help to minimise off-topic
>questions on more specific mailing lists.
>
>As people contribute to the group, the messages will be archived on the web
>and will gradually serve as a great resource for people searching for
>knowledge on a wide range of blindness-related issues.
>
>And best of all, we have an interactive chat room where you can actually
>speak with other list members. The chat room is open 24 hours a day, but we
>will also be scheduling and announcing special chat forums on specific
>subjects. Topics to be covered in the near future include high speed
>Internet access, using Internet Explorer 5, and e-mail clients. We'll have
a
>panel of experts knowledgeable in each of these subjects, and you can ask
>questions or contribute to the knowledge pool.
>
>The list is an open one, but is regularly checked to ensure the environment
>is pleasant and that exchanges take place in an atmosphere of mutual
>respect.
>
>Join blindtech now by sending a blank e-mail to
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>
>If you haven't done so already, you may also wish to register at
>http://www.egroups.com
>so you can be a part of our interactive chat room.
>
>Looking forward to seeing you over on Blindtech.
>
>Jonathan Mosen
>Blindtech List Moderator
>
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