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Subject: RE: Grade II Braille programs
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Date: Tue, 9-Aug-83 18:21:04 EDT
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	About Grade II Braille UNIX programs...
	I wrote such a thing for a Boston company specializing in computer
aids for the handicapped. I think their prices are reasonable.
	The program is written in C and has a simple companion nroff macro
package that can format the Braille on a Braille embosser. One can specify
either Grade I or Grade II Braille. The Grade II quality is quite good,
having extensive knowledge of contraction rules and hyphenation conventions.
Real Grade II translation is definitely non-trivial, especially when combined
with formatting. The output is designed to drive a number of Braille embossers,
but could be tailored output devices (what else is there ?).
	I have ported the translator to other OS's and CPU's, as well.
	The company who is marketing it (broff and bt) is:

	ARTS Computer
	Boston, MA
	617-482-8248

	Or you can mail me for details.
	Hope this helps.

						Cheers,
						Dan Ts'o
						...cmcl2!rna!dan