Do you think you could get machines that run Tiger? At least you could then use VoiceOver. I do not recall the minimum specs, but this would be perhaps an option? On Nov 26, 2011, at 4:56 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote:
> exactly that. the net is full of dead info. a bit of a pain really > > lew > > On 26 Nov 2011, at 21:54, Pete Nalda wrote: > >> I checked out that synaps site this morn. Found a meantion of Outspoken, but >> not where to buy. >> >> Egun On, Lagunak! (Basque for G'Day, Mates) >> Louie P. "Pete" Nalda >> http://www.myspace.com/musikonalda/ >> http://www.facebook.com/lpnalda/ >> http://www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda >> Twitter @lpnalda >> >> >> Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> wrote: >> Hi again Louis, >> In an effort to keep this on topic smiles. >> You really want new copies,not used ones, as outspoken used serial numbers, >> and you may run into serious issues trying to install a used copy over and >> over again. >> I just did some creative googeling and discovered rather a few trails to >> those who created outspoken, the parent company referenced in other >> posts, who had its own assets acquired by optilec in 2005. That company >> may now be synmaps, since outspoken for windows is listed with them. >> However the two people who started Berkley systems, Wes Boyd and Joan >> Blade, are alive well and running one of the largest progressive politic >> groups in the country moveon.org. >> I managed to find phone numbers for a few folks, can certainly direct you >> to some others. >> It really depends on how >> direct and fast you want the materials, where you >> are based, and how solid your operation. >> It seems to me though that the creative rout may get you what you desire. >> contact me off list if I can help further. >> Karen >> >> On Sat, 26 Nov 2011, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: >> >> > Who would I need to get hold of now regarding outspoken. at one point as I >> > understand it was alva. So I don't know where else to contact to be honest. >> > >> > lew >> > >> > On 26 Nov 2011, at 18:26, Karen Lewellen wrote: >> > >> >> Hi Louis, >> >> This information may be dated but I understood that the company who >> >> licensed outspoken would arrange for a copy if the need was professional >> >> as yours seems to be. >> >> Have you reached out to them? Also, not sure where you are located, but >> >> the donations may be tax deductible if you have created that sort of >> >> structure. >> >> Karen >> >> >> >> On Sat, 26 Nov >> 2011, Gigi wrote: >> >> >> >>> Hi Louis >> >>> Maybe I am off base here but Apple has a recycling program for >> >>> computers. Have you asked to see if you could get old Macs that way? >> >>> You would be serving people that would not have the money for new Macs >> >>> right now unless they get better opportunities. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> >> >>> On Nov 26, 2011, at 6:14 AM, "Mr. L. Alexander" >> >>> <turningbyto...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> Hi all. >> >>>> >> >>>> I realise this is a long shot here and could do with a little help. >> >>>> >> >>>> My name's Lewis, I'm the main man behind an organisation which has >> >>>> lifted called "Free Macs For The Blind". This is a project I decided to >> >>>> launch to help young blind and visually impaired people including >> >>>> students and those who can't afford technology due to lack of >> support or funding. >> >>>> >> >>>> How it all works is pretty simple. I take on unwanted apple mac systems >> >>>> from companies and individuals who are happy to donate either >> >>>> computers, parts, software or other products. They are then serviced, >> >>>> tested, upgraded and cleaned by myself, the necessary operating systems >> >>>> installed and ready to go at no cost to me or to potential recipients. >> >>>> >> >>>> It's a project I believe in very much and have a support structure in >> >>>> place including sponsors who have kindly donated tools, diagnostic >> >>>> equipment and their services to help out. >> >>>> >> >>>> A part of the work involved requires working with older macs including >> >>>> powermacs before G3 blue and white systems where SCSI drives are in >> >>>> use, etc. So the use of Mac OS 9.2 is going to be an essential for some >> >>>> users. I am kitted out with all the software I need in terms of OS >> >>>> installs, etc with help from some amazing >> people out there. >> >>>> >> >>>> The downfall to this is the lack of one piece of software which is >> >>>> important. That is of course OutSPOKEN 9.2 to do all the work needed >> >>>> and where possible include this as a screen reader to users who may >> >>>> receive an older mac, if anything above a g3 blue and white capable of >> >>>> OS 10.4 isn't available to them. >> >>>> >> >>>> I'm a firm believer in recycling technology where possible, so >> >>>> everything I take on is seerviced to my best possible standards to >> >>>> factory or as near factory as possible. all from home. >> >>>> >> >>>> Is there anyone here still either using or has a CD of outSPOKEN 9.2 as >> >>>> a complete CD which I could use or anyone be willing to donate? >> >>>> >> >>>> For Further details, please contact me at the following email address >> >>>> which is the official port of y project. >> >>>> freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net >> >>>> >> >>>> Yours with thanks. >> >>>> >> >>>> Lewis >> >>>> >> >>>> FreeMacsForTheBlind. >> >>>> >> >>>> -- >> >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> >>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >> >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> >>>> For more options, visit this group at >> >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> >>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >> >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> >>> For more options, visit this group at >> >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> >> For more options, visit this group at >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> > "MacVisionaries" group. >> > To post to this >> group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> > For more options, visit this group at >> > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > >> > >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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