John Boyle wrote:
I stated that IBM had betrayed the Linux community as far as any voice dictation software which they used to produce for Linux.
IBM does not have a compelling reason to open source any of their products. Nor do they have a compelling reason to port their products to new platforms. [
As far as Linux goes, with all the NON-SUPPORT from my local alleged Linux guru's has been non-existent. The only help I have received that
Providing a11y support is a speciality. [Which is why a11y specialists charge US$500+ per hour.] The typical Linux guru doesn't use a11y tools. This makes a huge difference in being able to explain to a11y users how to use the standard tools.
programmer, even the slightest, Linux is NOT for novice's!
My house mate, who can be described as a computer novice, can use Linux. She has two major issues --- the software she needs to use is not available for Linux. The second issue is that JAWS doesn't run on Linux.
simply need to save my arthitic hands from any more pain with absolutely no gain!!!! >:o
BTW, speech to text input is available for Linux. It isn't very good, but it works --- if the programs use the appropriate API.
[Note to self: test it out with OOo.] xan jonathon --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
