Why would I need to use a modem? Couldn't I just instruct JAWS to use lpt1 and use a straight parallel connector? Hmm.
On 06/06/2009, arthur gindin <ryoanji....@gmail.com> wrote: > > Greg Kearney is helping me hook up a Braille blazer. check his recent > previous emails. it start with a USB to null modem to parallel plug. > cablestogo.com has null modems among other cables and voice and email > support > > art > > Tiffany D wrote: >> This is truly fascinating and thanks for sharing. As it is, I'm >> trying to learn Quickbasic and am looking for 4.5 so I can load it >> onto my Keynote Gold running Dos 6.22. I was born in 1983 and went >> blind at two-months-old. In elementary school, I remember they had an >> Apple IIE (probaly e+), an Apple IIc and an Apple IIGS. My classmates >> used to play Number Munchers and Origon Trail. My first computer That >> we got was an Apple IIC in the early 90's. We picked it up at a >> garrage sail and I could remember my mother was so excited cause it >> was so small. She kept clicking the keys in the car (she doesn't >> drive so it was safe). Oddly enough, she never used it and hasn't >> touched a computer much until last year or so. I never got to use the >> IIC that much but kept it. Soon afterword, we got a Tandy 1000, which >> I loved but couldn't use cause I was told there was nothing accessible >> for it. Finally, we entered Windows in 1996 with my IBM Abtiva. I >> didn't use it for a few years and still wanted to use dos and the >> Tandy. I eventually gave that amazing machine away to someone who >> didn't appreciate it and who sold it. Needless to say, I was furious. >> But it was that or the Apple IIC and I chose to keep the IIC. It was >> only afterword that I found out I could use Vocal-eyes and play all >> the games I loved... My IIGS, as I said, was given to me by my high >> school cause they knew I adored vintage tech. Now if only I could >> find a Keynote Companion. >> >> That printer story made me laugh. I have a dot matrics printer from >> Apple that reminds me a little of my Epson for dos. I'm sure it has >> all the capabilities one would expect from a regular printer, printing >> both cases etc. I never knew that there was one that didn't do this. >> I was actually looking for a Doubletalk to replace my Echos for both >> my pc (LT there) and Apple and found them here >> http://www.rcsys.com/order.htm >> but the prices are too high for me right now. I'd love to hear one so >> I could decide if it's worth the purchase. The mouse, in my opinion, >> was a disaster and the beginning of the end of all good things >> incomputers. >> >> Some quick offtopic things and please feel free to email me offlist so >> there's no trouble. I've asked everyone and you guys are the only >> ones who answer me. Has anyone here ever used Freedos? If so, is it >> accessible and with which screenreader? Can I use my Braillenote as a >> synthesizer with JAWS for Dos if I tell it that it's a Keynote gold >> standalone, an accent or a generic serial one? If I can't find the >> Echo or the cord to my Keynote Voicecard (if anyone has one I'll pay >> you for it), can I use my Braille Blazer through it's parallel port? >> Where can I find ASAP and how difficult is it to use? >> >> On 06/06/2009, Josh de Lioncourt <overl...@lioncourt.com> wrote: >> >>> I'd be happy to reminisce about the old Apple 2 and early outSpoken >>> days. :) My II GS is in storage, so can't do any demos for a few >>> months, but would be happy to talk about it. I loved those machines. I >>> used the Apple 2E, 2C, 2C+, and 2GS. >>> >>> Josh de Lioncourt >>> …my other mail provider is an owl… >>> >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lioncourt >>> Music: http://stage19music.com >>> Mac-cessibility: http://www.Lioncourt.com >>> Blog: http://lioncourtsmusings.blogspot.com >>> GoodReads: http://goodreads.com/Lioncourt >>> >>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 9:43 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Hey this reminds me. WOuld anyone out there who has experiences and >>>> possibly some stuff they could demo from the Apple II days or even >>>> the days of using OutSpoken on different Mac machines? If so, would >>>> you consider being interviewed for a podcast? I'd like to facilitate >>>> such an arrangement with the RetroMac Podcast since they cover all >>>> things Mac that are from back in the day if you will. If you would >>>> be interested and can provide some info about your experiences etc. >>>> I'll gather all this together and approach the gents that put that >>>> podcast on with the idea and the background in hopes they'll >>>> consider doing it. I figured I could just toss the idea at them, but >>>> if I give them as much as possible, they may be more likely to do it >>>> since the leg-work would be greatly reduced and I wouldn't expect >>>> them to have a vast network or such to find all the info on >>>> accessibility. >>>> >>>> tnx, >>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 11:43 AM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Wow… >>>>> >>>>> With as into Apple 2's as I was in the 80's and 90's, I can't >>>>> believe I've never heard of this. If you get it working, please >>>>> record some samples for us. >>>>> >>>>> I have an old II GS that still works. It's fun to dust off and use >>>>> now and then. >>>>> >>>>> Josh de Lioncourt >>>>> …my other mail provider is an owl… >>>>> >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lioncourt >>>>> Music: http://stage19music.com >>>>> Mac-cessibility: http://www.Lioncourt.com >>>>> Blog: http://lioncourtsmusings.blogspot.com >>>>> GoodReads: http://goodreads.com/Lioncourt >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 7:47 AM, Tiffany D wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> So I was looking for used replacement synths for my Echo and Echo PC >>>>>> (preferably Doubletalk and Doubletalk LT) and found something very >>>>>> interesting. I've never heard of this. Can anyone help? I'm >>>>>> seriously tempted to buy it. Is it compatible with Textalker? This >>>>>> thing has got to be rare and I can't wait to hear what it sounds >>>>>> like... Below is the text, since the link will go dead in about two >>>>>> hours. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Eleni >>>>>> "This auction is for a Mountain Computers Supertalker for the >>>>>> Apple II. >>>>>> "This is a rare voice digitzer card, I can find almost no >>>>>> information >>>>>> about it. It looks to be in good condition, you will get the a card >>>>>> Just like the one shown in the pictures. I tried to cut the glare so >>>>>> you could read it well. If anyone has information about this card, >>>>>> please let me know and I will add it. This item is sold as is, we >>>>>> did >>>>>> not test it. (obviously) :)" >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >> > >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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