>From: David Poehlman <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
>To: GUISPEAK List <[log in to unmask]>, blind-l list
><[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: [Fwd: BEAM XVI Linux Software, X-Windows access for the visually
>impaired and blind]
>Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2000 07:14:52 -0500
>
>
>
>-------- Original Message --------
>Subject: BEAM XVI Linux Software, X-Windows access for the visually
>impaired and blind
>Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2000 11:34:37 +0000
>From: Terry Barnaby <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: [log in to unmask]
>To: [log in to unmask],
>[log in to unmask],[log in to unmask],
>[log in to unmask]
>
>BEAM has developed a software package to assist visually impaired and
>blind
>people in the use of Unix X-Windows systems. It is called the XVI system
>and
>has been in use for a number of years.
>The current system is implemented as a hardware/software solution in the
>form
>of an X-Windows network terminal.
>
>As a progression we intend to release the software alone for use on the
>Linux
>operating system. We have the basic system running and are now
>considering
>distribution methods. Our current thoughts are to offer the package free
>for
>individual private use and to make a charge for companies or commercial
>use.
>
>There are sections of the software we are considering making available
>under
>the GPL or similar license, especially the speech/braille device server
>and
>screen reader application interface system.
>
>Some aspects of the system could do with further work. These include
>drivers for different devices and interfaces to different GUI toolkits.
>Maybe some form of collaboration would be useful here.
>We have produced a web site giving a technical description of the
>product
>and its current development activity.
>
>We would welcome anyone to have a look and provide feedback on this.
>Please contact [log in to unmask]
>
>Mail: mailto:[log in to unmask]
>WebSite: http://www.beam.ltd.uk/xvil/
>
>Terry
>
>--
> Dr Terry Barnaby BEAM Ltd
> Phone: +44 1454 324512 Northavon Business Center, Dean
>Rd
> Fax: +44 1454 313172 Yate, Bristol, BS37 5NH, UK
> Email: [log in to unmask] Web: www.beam.demon.co.uk
> BEAM for: Visually Impaired X-Terminals, Parallel Processing, Software
>Dev
> "Tandems are twice the fun !"
>
>
>
>
>
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