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Re: Firefox add-ons
From:
Kelly Pierce <[log in to unmask]>
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Kelly Pierce <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:37:04 -0600
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I would like to inform the uninformed that disability and technology access
leaders share the consensus that Firefox is generally considered
inaccessible to screen readers.  It does not offer the level of access and
usability that Internet Explorer currently offers the blind.

Kelly



----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynn Evans" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 7:47 PM
Subject: Firefox add-ons


> For The Firefox users on the list:
>
> Firefox add-ons
>
> These days, computer users are deep in battle with adware and spyware.
> Given the programming ability on the dark side, Microsoft's Internet
> Explorer is just too dangerous.
>
> That's why most of us at the office switched to Firefox. It's fast,
> and, so far, safe.
>
> Firefox has some great add-ons, too. Known as extensions, they
> make the browser more convenient to use. Auto Copy, for example,
> automatically sends selected text to your clipboard. And FlashGot
> handles massive downloads.
>
> Some sites are written specifically for Internet Explorer. When you
> hit one, use IE View. This extension opens Internet Explorer. When
> you finish that site, close IE and go back to Firefox.
>
> Check out this site for these and other enhancements to your
> Firefox browser.
>
> TO VISIT THIS SITE, GO HERE:
> https://addons.update.mozilla.org/extensions/
>
>
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>
>
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