[Dtb-talk] I Guess That Several People Know.

[Daniel Vejil]

David Andrews Says:
>The Stream is the only device available right now that will play NLS
>DTB's.  NLS does not intend to license software-computer-based
>players at this point.  They are concerned about the copy protection
>being broken.
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Daniel Vejil Replies:
Since Victor Reader Soft is capable of playing Niso books, I was hoping 
that NLS would enable it to play their books.  It would open the Pilot 
Program up to people who had a computer, but not enough money to purchase 
The Stream At this point.  However, it makes sense that they wouldn't want 
to compromise their File Protection System, and it also gives participants 
the ability to take their books with them, without being tied to a keyboard 
and a computer.
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Daniel Also Says:
>So, okay, do I buy the Victor Stream now, or do I wait on NLS to provide 
>me with a player?  I mean--Victor Stream plays different types of Audio 
>files, Text files, ETC., but is the NLS Player going to play all of these 
>types of files too?

Historically, record and cassette players have been able to play NLS format 
as well as commercial format materials, and I am wondering if this trend 
will continue, or if purchasing an Approximately $300 third-party player is 
the better way to go, as it allows for more file flexibility.

Any and all advice is appreciated,
Daniel Vejil