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Just what does it take to switch to desktop Linux (part 2)?

Just what does it take to switch to desktop Linux (part 2)?Compiz Fusion's magnifier plugins and ADA complianceI've done a test in using a magnifier and enhanced desktop zoom plug-in in Compiz Fusion and it lacked support for input tracking. For example, run openOffice and zoom in until you don't...

Tags: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Operating systems, Freedom Scientific, Compiz-fusion, Zoomtext, Linux, Americans with Disabilities Act, desktop, WinDOS, Ubuntu, desktop Linux

Discussion threads 2008-12-01

Your computer may be a pain in the neck

Your computer may be a pain in the neckYour computer may be a pain in the neckDoing a core workout is supposed to strengthen the back and spine and prevent/correct posture issues by aligning the spine. Oddly enough I had the "My Daily Yoga" site bookmarked previously.As for the...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Monitors & displays, Web browsers, neck, ZoomText, monitor, computer

Discussion threads 2006-05-17

ZoomText 8.0 (Windows)

The new ZoomText Magnifier is the best product of its kind. From 2x to 16x, ZoomText Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on the screen, making all your applications easy to see and use. Version 8 features all-color smoothing, for clear and sharp text at all magnification levels. New...

Tags: Synapse Adaptive, ZoomText Magnifier, ZoomText, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mice, Software, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 2003-09-29

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Google reCAPTCHA could raise bar in anti-bot, anti-spam battle

Well what are other options?I'm not knocking your concern because it is a valid point. But does that mean we just leave everything open to bots and spammers? What could be done for the disabled? I thought reCAPTCHA had some ways of handling this.What about for the deaf-blind?Implement CAPTCHA or...

Tags: anti-spam, reCAPTCHA, Amazon.com Inc., CAPTCHA, bot, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is out

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is outTry the torrent instead, Adrian.I am using Shareaza to download the torrent instead of taxing the mirrors even further.Installed the RC of Ubuntu with Wubi.Now I am downloading the image of Kubuntu to test and see if KDE 4 is worth switching to before I...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux, Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10

Discussion threads 2008-10-30

You've got Windows 7 questions, I've got answers

You've got Windows 7 questions, I've got answersNo images in the article.IMAGE is in place of the photos.DPI scaling of gadgetsI'm amazed Microsoft seems to be ignoring the fact that desktop gadgets do not scale with DPI. This is going to become a major problem as screens get larger....

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-10-29

Ubuntu should not copy the Mac

Ubuntu should not copy the MacUbuntu does not want to be OS XI agree ubuntu should not try to copy the Mac, but my own understanding is that copying the Mac is not Mark Shuttleworth's intention. What he wants to copy is Apple's knack for designing intuitive, productive interfaces. The...

Tags: Linux, Desktops, Operating systems, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Ubuntu, Palm Inc., Apple Macintosh, Canonical

Discussion threads 2008-09-14

Are SSDs ready for prime time?

Are SSDs ready for prime time?what about...other metrics, both of which are nearand dear to most peoples' wallets?- capacity, in which HDDs have at least a 20:1advantage. 64 MB is not enough in the days of 160 GBiPods and 1 TB desktop HDDs.- $ for the device (not mentioned...

Tags: USB flash drive, hard drive, SSD, Hours Shock Resistance SSD

Discussion threads 2007-10-03

ATI driver flaw exposes Vista kernel to attackers

ATI driver flaw exposes Vista kernel to attackersJust over 6 months....... to blast a *major* hole into Uncle Bill's "most secure operating system ever". It is a good hole too. Find a buggy driver - or write your own - and Vista's kernel is your oyster.Good Job ATIWay to punch...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Video cards, SECURITY, Operating systems, ATI Technologies Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, NVidia Corp., kernel

Discussion threads 2007-08-10

Open source and disability

Open source and disabilityI see it a little differently"This is why Microsoft beat the Open Document Format in Massachusetts. The makers of screen enlargers did not support it. They only supported Microsoft's format. So open source could be spun as discriminating against the handicapped."This statement looks more like Screen Enlargers...

Tags: OpenDocument Format (ODF), Linux, OpenDocument Format, screen enlarger, disability, software, Microsoft Corp., open source

Discussion threads 2006-12-12

Sharp attuned to bigger LCD displays

Sharp attuned to bigger LCD displaysVery large LCD Displays -- That would be great for PC!It makes me want to thinking about switching the resolution of a Sharp display to 1920x1080 HDTV mode! :D This would be great for playing DirectX 3D games with a PC containing AMD Athlon 64...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Operating systems, Sharp Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., LCD

Discussion threads 2004-01-09

Assistive Technology Provides Access for University Director With Visual Impairment

The Director of Career Services, Youngstown State University, has built a highly successful career with the help of talent, drive - and assistive technology. He uses ZoomText Xtra screen magnification software from Ai Squared to enlarge type and objects on his Microsoft Windows-based computer screen 2-to-16 times their actual size...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Impairment, Microsoft Corp., Director, Professional Development, Productivity, Career

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