Thanks, that looks great! I just subscribed to the list already, but can't
find anything that looks like somewhere to register to chat? What am I
supposed to look for? Do I have to download something? Feel free to send
help directly to me at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks all again.
Tiff
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Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 7:04 AM
Subject: Announcing the Blindtech Egroup
: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
:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
:
: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
:
:-
:Visit the jfw ml web page: http://jfw.cjb.net
:
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