[Reader-users] Query about the knfb reader

Sat Jul 28 11:54:27 CDT 2007

I often get much scans with the NFB reader than I do with K1000.
And then there's the portability of it.
Jan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Jolley" <james.jolley1 at btinternet.com>
To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list" 
<reader-users at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Reader-users] Query about the knfb reader

> Hi there,
>
> I did own an oler K1000 software program at one time, version 6. It seems
> verry comparable to the reader as it stands now with 3.4.8. I can't say on
> how effective the new release is but as I understand it, it will improve
> recognition of inverse text I.E text on alternate backgrounds, white on
> black, green on blue, etc.
>
> It is well werth the time purchasing one if you can manage it.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vidya" <joshvidya at gmail.com>
> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 4:31 PM
> Subject: [Reader-users] Query about the knfb reader
>
>
>> Hi all. I have recently joined the list. I am interested in a device for
>> scanning books and documents. I own a computer so Kurzweil 1000 is an
>> option. But the portability feature makes KNFB reader more useful. I am
>> sorry if the following query is not appropriate for this list. When it
>> comes
>> to accuracy, is there much difference in the scan results of K1000 and
>> KNFB
>> reader?
>> Thanks for responses.
>> Regards
>> Vidya
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Laura Eaves" <leaves1 at carolina.rr.com>
>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 5:07 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] what do we know about this little device
>>
>>
>>> Ok, thanks Dave.
>>> I had never seen him on other lists I'm on, and I only noticed recently
>>> that
>>> his signature identifies him as being in the ACB -- which isn't bad, 
>>> just
>>> explains the tone of his messages.
>>> I would like however to get on the developers list for the knfb if I can
>>> as
>>> I am a software developer and am interested in technical aspects and
>>> perhaps
>>> getting to know the members of the team.  Do you know where I cam
>>> subscribe?
>>> or if it is a private list, whom to contact to get permission to join?
>>> Thanks!
>>> --le
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "David B Andrews" <David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us>
>>> To: <reader-users at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 3:06 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] what do we know about this little device
>>>
>>>
>>> First, it is not really appropriate to discuss decisions of the list
>>> moderator, or list owner on the list.  Secondly, you may not know
>>> that over the past couple months he has joined, and caused problems
>>> on several of our lists.  He is trying to bait us to throw him off,
>>> so he can talk about the big bad NFB.  I have discussed the nature
>>> of his posts, with him in private e-mail, yet he continues to repeat
>>> the pattern.  If left alone this stuff drives people away from
>>> lists.
>>>
>>> Finally, KNFB Technologies also requested his removal.
>>>
>>> I don't do this stuff lightly, but enough is enough.  He is unable
>>> to hold a discussion in a constructive manner, so he can hold it
>>> elsewhere.
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> David Andrews
>>> Chief Technology Officer
>>> Minnesota State Services for the Blind
>>> 2200 University Ave. W., #240
>>> St. Paul, MN  55114-1840
>>> (651) 642-0513  Office
>>> (612) 730-7931  Cell
>>> (651) 649-5927  Fax
>>>
>>>
>>>>>> leaves1 at carolina.rr.com 7/25/2007 11:57 PM >>>
>>> Is that really necessary Dave? Just wondering. I have not been
>>> overly
>>> offended by any of Gabe's posts.
>>> --le
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "David B Andrews" <David.B.Andrews at state.mn.us>
>>> To: "Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list"
>>> <reader-users at nfbnet.org>; <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 10:11 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Reader-users] what do we know about this little
>>> device
>>>
>>>
>>> He has been removed from the list, and blocked from rejoining, at
>>> least from his current address, so no further comment by anyone is
>>> necessary.
>>>
>>> David Andrews, List Owner
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> David Andrews
>>> Chief Technology Officer
>>> Minnesota State Services for the Blind
>>> 2200 University Ave. W., #240
>>> St. Paul, MN  55114-1840
>>> (651) 642-0513  Office
>>> (612) 730-7931  Cell
>>> (651) 649-5927  Fax
>>>
>>>
>>>>>> k7uij at PANIX.COM 7/23/2007 8:05 PM >>>
>>> With respect, we're beginning to stray off-topic. <smile.>
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>  From: Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
>>>  To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>>>  Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 5:52 AM
>>>  Subject: Re: [Reader-users] what do we know about this little
>>> device
>>>
>>>
>>>  Gabe;
>>>  If you think you are so smart, tell us how is a blind person
>>> supposed
>>> to
>>>  use a tutch screan as mentioned in one of your earlier messages.
>>> That
>>>  is crazy.  That is our biggest problem with the voting machines
>>> is
>>> that
>>>  they have gone to tutch screans and now you want to put it on a
>>> device
>>>  for the blind.
>>>  Terry Powers
>>>
>>>
>>>  -----Original Message-----
>>>  From: The BlindTechs Network
>>> [mailto:info at theblindtechsnetwork.com]
>>>  Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:31 AM
>>>  To: Kurzweil National Federation of the Blind Reader user list
>>>  Subject: Re: [Reader-users] what do we know about this little
>>> device
>>>
>>>  I'm sorry that you have admitted that you are one of many of the
>>>  blind flock around here sindy, but its not what would do, its
>>> what we
>>>  have done and can do further is all I'm concerned about.
>>>
>>>  I'm not surprised that the flock will now ome out in fear to
>>> protect
>>>  the known and fear the unknown.
>>>
>>>  but in time you'll see, or not.
>>>  Gabe Vega
>>>  The BlindTech----tech of all techs
>>>  Board of directors Arizona Council of the Blind
>>>  Phoenix
>>>  602-903-3852
>>>  skype theblindtech
>>>
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