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From: Warren.King@p0.f429.n275.z1.fidonet.org (Warren King)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: Questions?
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Date: 4 Dec 90 16:15:34 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

> Lets say, for the sake of argument, that if I were to set up a
> bulletin board for blind computer users, what would be the best
> software program (BBS) to use.  How about a modem type or speed?
> Brad Scott
> 
> 
Brad,
    I have the feeling that you meant to address this to the sysop of 
the board you entered the message. Instead it got sent to every sysop in 
the entire world who reads this echo!
    To answer your question.  You want to select a bbs software program 
that will not force the user to recieve color or graphic codes.  I have 
selected RBBS because it gives the user the option to select which ever 
he can make the best use of.  Not all visually impaired users are 
completely blind, so the use of color may actually help some to read the 
screen a little better.  For the same reason, graphics help some to 
center their attention where it needs to be.
    A lot depends on the direction you want your bbs to go, what is the 
purpose for it.  Are you going to be for games, echomail, for files....? 
RBBS is a completely configurable software package that is limited only 
by your own knowlege and experience.  However, it IS difficult to set up 
if you are completely raw!
    As far as the modem, a good 2400 baud EXTERNAL modem should do the 
job for you unless you expect to do a lot of out-of-state calling or 
have something so important that out-of-state callers will be flocking 
to your board.
    -Warren-

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