[gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Fri Sep 14 10:36:50 CDT 2007
Because of concerns with copy protection viability, NLS is not
authorizing any software-based players, only hardware devices.
Dave
At 03:47 PM 9/12/2007, you wrote:
>What am I missing? How is it that the technology exists to crank out
>these outrageously-priced players; however, they don't seem to be able
>to offer a cheaper solution? How about offering a Windows Media Player
>plug-in which would temporarily allow DTB's to be played on a PC. Since
>the loaner NLS players are slated for release next year, they could set
>an '08 expiration date for the WMP plug-in. I'll just stick with
>Audible til then.
>Bob
>
>Don Moore wrote:
> > True on both counts. I just checked with Humanware to find out
> if they have an approximate date for Audible compatibility and they don't.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov>
> > To: "NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List" <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
> >
> >
> > I think I read that the loaner players will not be available until next
> > year. The Victor Reader Stream costs $329, or, at least, that's what I
> > paid for mine.
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> > On Behalf Of bob jutzi
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:38 AM
> > To: NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
> >
> > OK, I've been approved and am in the process of downloading a book.
> > Since I chose the "loaner player" option during signup, will my regional
> > library send me a player? If not, how do I get the Victor player and
> > how expensive is it?
> >
> > Curtis Delzer wrote:
> >
> >> You either wait for the NLS player from your regional library or buy a
> >>
> >
> >
> >> player capable of playing the NLS formatted books E.G. the Victor
> >>
> > Stream.
> >
> >>
> >> Curtis Delzer
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "bob jutzi" <jutzi at windstream.net>
> >> To: "NFBnet GUI Talk Mailing List" <gui-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 6:20 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> I just completed the form. How do I go about getting a player? Am
> >>> extremely interested.
> >>>
> >>> Les Kriegler wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Dave and All,
> >>>>
> >>>> Does this mean that the Victor Reader Classic is not capable of
> >>>> playing NLS digital books? Thanks.
> >>>>
> >>>> Les
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> >>>> [mailto:gui-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Andrews
> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10:31 PM
> >>>> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org; nfb-talk at nfbnet.org; napub at nfbnet.org;
> >>>> promotion-technology at nfbnet.org; nfbcs at nfbnet.org;
> >>>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org; blindkid at nfbnet.org; blparent at nfbnet.org;
> >>>> blind-rollers at nfbnet.org; gui-talk at nfbnet.org;
> >>>> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> >>>> Subject: [gui-talk] Downloading Digital Talking Books from NLS
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
> >>>>> Handicapped, NLS, here in the U.S. is now expanding its pilot
> >>>>>
> > download program.
> >
> >>>>> Below is information on what is required, what you do, and what
> >>>>> will happen. Basically, if you have a NLS-capable player, the
> >>>>> Victor Stream at this point, you can register with NLS, and get an
> >>>>> authorization key
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>> >from Humanware.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> This will allow you to download, and play NLS digital talking books
> >>>>>
> >
> >
> >>>>> to the Stream. You of course need a high speed internet
> >>>>> connection, and an active e-mail account.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have participated in the NLS initial pilot download project for
> >>>>> almost a year now, and I have to say the books, and convenience are
> >>>>>
> >
> >
> >>>>> great. If you have a Victor Reader Stream, I think you will love
> >>>>>
> > this.
> >
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>> Further, there are approximately 7000 books on the download site.
> >>>> they are a mix of current, and older books.
> >>>> There are also magazine issues for things like Analog, People, U.S.
> >>>> News and World Report, Bon Apetit, Discover, Money, Consumer
> >>>> Reports, Sound and Vision, Smart Computing, and others.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Dave
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> __Prerequisites for participation in the expanded Download Pilot__
> >>>>>
> >>>>> A patron wishing to participate in the expanded Download Pilot
> >>>>> should:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * Be an active patron of a cooperating network library
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * Have access to a player capable of playing NLS-produced
> >>>>> digital
> >>>>> talking books
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * Have high-speed Internet service such as DSL or cable
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * Have access to a computer connected to the Internet for
> >>>>> downloading
> >>>>> and
> >>>>> unzipping books and/or magazines
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * Have access to an active e-mail address
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> __The application process__
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Patrons interested in participating in the expanded Download Pilot
> >>>>> should be directed to the online application page which can be
> >>>>> found at www.nlstalkingbooks.org/dtb. This page provides basic
> >>>>> information about the service and a link to the application form.
> >>>>> Once the form is submitted to NLS, the following actions will
> >>>>> occur:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * The applicant will immediately receive an e-mail confirming
> >>>>> that NLS
> >>>>> has
> >>>>> received the application.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * The data on the form will be verified against the CMLS
> >>>>> database to
> >>>>> ensure that
> >>>>> the applicant is an active patron of a cooperating network
> >>>>> library and that all
> >>>>> data is accurate.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * If all supplied information can be verified:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * The patron will receive a second e-mail relaying the
> >>>>> approval
> >>>>> of the
> >>>>> account request and that additional information will
> >>>>> follow.
> >>>>> A third e-mail will
> >>>>> include a username, password, and instructions for
> >>>>> participation and
> >>>>> obtaining help.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * The network library will receive an e-mail
> >>>>> notification that
> >>>>> the patron was
> >>>>> accepted for participation in the expanded Download
> >>>>> Pilot.
> >>>>> For every
> >>>>> accepted patron, the library should add the code
> >>>>>
> > DDB9"
> >
> >>>>> to the CMLS
> >>>>> record for that patron.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * An e-mail will be sent to the third-party
> >>>>> manufacturer (if
> >>>>> applicable) with
> >>>>> authorization to enable the patron's player. This
> >>>>> authorization will most
> >>>>> likely take the form of the manufacturer sending an
> >>>>> e-mail to the patron with
> >>>>> the authorization key as an attachment.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * If it is found that the patron is not an active NLS patron or
> >>>>> if any
> >>>>> data supplied
> >>>>> by the patron does not match the CMLS record, the following
> >>>>> will
> >>>>> occur:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * The patron will receive a second e-mail notification
> >>>>> stating
> >>>>> that active status
> >>>>> could not be verified. This e-mail will advise the
> >>>>> patron to contact the local network library.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> * The network library will receive an e-mail notification
> >>>>> that
> >>>>> an individual in its
> >>>>> service area has applied for the expanded Download
> >>>>> Pilot but was not
> >>>>> accepted for participation. If the patron was not
> >>>>> accepted because of an
> >>>>> inconsistency in the data supplied by the patron and
> >>>>> the data in the CMLS
> >>>>> record, this e-mail will include a comment advising
> >>>>> the library of the inconsistent data.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> __Technical support__
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Refer inquiries about the operation of the player to the
> >>>>> third-party manufacturer. NLS will provide technical support for
> >>>>> the expanded Download Pilot. Participants in the expanded Download
> >>>>> Pilot will have access to extensive online help information. They
> >>>>> will also be invited to join a listserv where they can receive help
> >>>>>
> > from other participants.
> >
> >>>>> Libraries should refer all technical support questions related to
> >>>>> the expanded Download Pilot to the web site's help page at
> >>>>> www.nlstalkingbooks.org/dtb/support.html. In addition to the
> >>>>> extensive help information, this page will provide instructions for
> >>>>>
> >
> >
> >>>>> recovering a lost password and contact information for obtaining
> >>>>>
> > additional help.
> >
> >>>>> The e-mail
> >>>>> address for help is nlsdownload at loc.gov.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> ____________________
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
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