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From: Doug.Geoffray@f8.n369.z1.fidonet.org (Doug Geoffray)
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Subject: Re: Vocal-Eyes
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Date: 12 Apr 91 22:26:27 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 DM> Can you say whether it will rely on configurations, or will
 DM> it take a more "artificial intelligence" approach?

Daveed,
  Personally I don't have much faith in "artificial intelligence".  In this
application that is.  Only if there is a link between my brain and the
computer will this approch work correctly for me everytime.  What I want
to hear or not hear may be completely different than the other guy.
Therefore, you are back to custom applications.

Now it is true with some intelligence the screen reader can make this
customization easier but it will NEVER replace customization.  I could
also make sure that the popular programs work great out of the box but
what happens when the programs are upgraded??  Or who is to say my idea
of making a program talk great is your idea of making a program talk great?

Therefore in regards to your question.....the answer is yes.

Because I strongly believe custom setups will never be replaced, I plan
on suppling several configurations wil Vocal-Eyes.  The beta testers have
made some great configurations.

Regards,
  Doug

... GW Micro -- Fort Wayne, IN -- (219) 483-3625

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