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From: Walter.Siren@p18.f5.n396.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Siren)
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Subject: Please Help: Equipment Advice
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Date: 6 Nov 90 04:17:33 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 JM> Hey, yall:  I'm so glad to have found this conference.  I am a rookie 
 JM> hacker, 
 JM> just new to using a modem.  I have a daughter who is blind, and would like 
 JM> to 
 JM> set things up for voice.  Can anyone recommend what is the best voice 
 JM> program 
 JM> to use.  What is needed for modem-ing?  What editor is best?  How does one 
 JM> get set up to use this conference?  We have an IBM 386 machine and a 2400 
 JM> modem with Telix.  What else should we get?  Are there any special toll 
 JM> free numbers that can be used to reduce line costs?  Does Bell Telephone 
 JM> have any 
 JM> special services or discounts for blind persons?  Thanks in advance.  We 
 JM> sure can use help making the best choice.  IBM sent a package listing 
 JM> screen readers, but they are not rated.  How easy are they to use?  Do they 
 JM> work with all software?  Do they work with Bulletin Boards?  Thanks again

Well, you asked those questions so fast that I am not sure I can
remember all of them.    You will probably get answers of all
sorts.  That is like asking which is the best computer, or the best
car to drive.

I think that the two best speech programs on the market are jaws,
and vocal eyes.  I am sure that you will get other opinions.

You also will need to get a synthizer to go in your computer for
the speech program to work.  If you get in touch with the companies
that you have on your list, they will you send you material for you
to look over, and demo tapes so you can hear how the different
synthizers sound.

The only discounts for blind people with the phone company are the
fact that you can get free directory assistance.

I hope that this will give you a start.

 
               Walter 

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