Butch et-el., 

This is a closed test for now with many waiting in the wings to advance
the next generation of talking books from the NLS.    

I had attended a plenary meeting in the early 1990s which discussed user
requirements for this digital book standard and managed to secure a slot
to participate in the beta download portion of a book delivery system
which may go on line within the next two years as one option for
delivery of talking books.  The audio is  truly awesome much better than
anything currently available in the general market coupled with timely
delivery is really bringing me  joy in the reading area.  The magazine
test alone is great let alone the book portion.  

Another added benefit is the ability to control navigation by chapters
and in some cases headings.  

Many lists on the net discuss this as digital talking books and DAISY
format books so google and enjoy the new world coming.  



Thank you!

Brett Winchester - Reading and volunteer Services 
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From: For blind ham radio operators
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Subject: Re: dtb test

What is this?  Where do we go to test?
73s
Butch Bussen
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On Fri, 3 Nov 2006, Brett Winches 
wrote:

> Anyone else testing the NLS download pilot?  Wow is it fun!
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> Thank you!
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> Brett Winchester - Reading and volunteer Services=20
> IDAHO COMMISSION F/T BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
> P O BOX 83720
> BOISE IDAHO  83720-0012
> 208.334.3220.104=20
> [log in to unmask]
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