Re: suggested changes to 1.4.1

[Frank Carmickle <frankiec@braille.uwo.ca>]

Hi Ari Chuck and all

I don't think that a separate development tree is required for something
like this.  Generally what people find when doing development that
includes the needs of blind users is that everyone benefits.  I have only
tried version 1.9.  I did find it quite difficult to use.  I think with a
bit of tweaking it could be quite user friendly.

On Sun, 8 Jul 2001, Charles Hallenbeck wrote:

> <smile> I personally do not have a problem with the name, but do not be
> surprised if some do. The Linux Gazette has a link for downloading an
> entire issue which is called "twdt" for "the whole damn thing" and they
> get flak for that!
> 
> I am nervous about a special version for the blind though. My nervousness
> is related to the fallacy that separate is equal. In the past there have
> been special versions of word processors, of spread sheets, of comm
> programs, etcetera, all based on the theory that they could be fine tuned
> and maximized for a special population, and in each case they have
> stagnated while their mainstream counterparts continued on a course of
> development. 

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     Frank Carmickle
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