It's tough to discuss solutions without getting slammed for solicitation. My passion and business happen to be the creation of unique solutions. That's what I'll talk about here but I will offer to take continued discussion off-list. If someone is offended by such things then feel free to stop reading now.
> From: Tony G > You guys are describing a new product I've been developing as > time permits: > removepleaseNebula-RnD.com/blog/tech/mv/2008/09/remotecontrol1.ht ml > From: Dave Reynolds > Tony, Does it need testing for accessibility? The utility was created to address common questions like: - How do I do something on the client PC when the GUI is a browser? - How do I do X on the client when I'm not sure which terminal emulator the user has? - How can I get messages to people without them being logged in? - How do I put data on the client PC or get data from the client PC with MV BASIC? - Or simply, How do I do one of those popup notifications from the server like any client-side app does? Frankly, most people don't recognize a need for this sort of functionality until they themselves have it and find that there is (was) no easy solution, so there isn't a lot of demand yet even for a "non-accessible" version. Accessibility for the visual or physically impaired can only come after the product has achieved general acceptance, and this offering isn't there yet. However, if you have some demand to justify the effort, sure we can get the notifications to do audio too as a start. Just for reference, however, we do have utilities that make and receive calls via Skype (and PBX), and use IM to exchange data with the MV app. I was using this to text inquiries to my system like "where is the nearest Starbucks", and to call me when a backup finished. These are ideally suited as alternative UI's for accessibility compliance, but haven't been productized yet for lack of demand. Efforts like this are "chicken and egg" - some people wish the features were available but don't say anything until after the features exist, but "build it and they will come" is tough too. To avoid inconveniencing our colleagues here, please feel free to continue this discussion on the Nebula R&D forum. remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com/forum Thanks for asking! Tony Gravagno Nebula Research and Development TG@ remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
