--- Soul Computer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I had not thought of that. Incidently, I was
> corrected on Linux being the first Unix clone for
> the PC. In any event, the use for this device
> would seem to be endless. I had thought it would
> be a cool way for Linux to compete with Windoze
> and provide an outstanding game interface where
> Windoze would have a hard time of it, but as an
> accessibility function for individuals with
> disibilities, it would hold great promise.
Developing such a device's major set-back would be the
cost. However, if you work on a diagram so as to prove
you've got a good idea of what you want to do and how
you'll do it (plus the benefits of such a device for
the end user), some organization may be willing to
subsadize your work via a grant.
Plus, if you impliment the interface in a modular
fashion so that Input Device's interface is not
necessarily tied directly to the output on the screen,
various types of presentations/inputs could be on the
input screen as well (such as one for those whose eye
sight is poor, those who are unable to use their hands
[typing with feet {yes there is a need}], or one for a
gaming instrument).
Yes, you saw it coming... ;-)
Linux'
INPUT Standard Implimentation
DEVICE <-> Access <-> Driver <-> Device
LAYER Functions
The "Implimentation Driver" could provide the
different forms of output/input/presentation as
desired while providing the same services
"as-it-appears" to the kernel.
Elizabeth
P.S. Is there a "debian-disabled" mailing list?
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