Jim,

I only used IBM SR briefly and don't remember what it was like. I do miss
the simplicity of DOS and while it's nice to be able to switch between
programs, I Miss the good old days sometimes. I wonder if Linux will bring
them back?

BTW, This was good. Can you give us a rundown of screen reader history?

Gary Drennan


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Vaglia" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 8:02 PM
Subject: TECH memories


> Anyone recall IBM Screenreader and VoTrax speech synthesizer. I hated IBM
> screenreader. The only online information system which I could access on
my
> own was a bulletin board here in Pittsburgh. I'll never forget the time
the
> sysop took to take to help get me connected to the online world. It's hard
> to believe what I have learned since then.
>
> In my opinion learning computers is like learning to ski, play an
instrument
> or any other activity along c lines. It takes time, effort and asking
> questions.
>
>
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