Eric.Clegg@f998.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Eric Clegg) (05/21/91)
Index Number: 15743
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
Hi Steve,
I just had a chance to mess with AsAP last evening for a few hours.
I downloaded a demo copy from my local BBS here in Sacramento.
I was using it on my Toshiba portable with sonix/tts.
Admitedly, since the Toshiba doesn't have a numbers pad as a
desktop PC does I couldnt realize all the benifits of the program
but it's level of automation seems impressive.
I was able to use word perfect 4.2 the search and replace and the
spell checker and the program told me when I envoked these
functions and what was happening throughout. With Artic of course
you need key lables.
The only two caveats I had was that when writing a batch file with
the word perfect program editor there was a considerable lag when I
changed lines.
Also, when using the compress utility on PC tools the program
seemed to get confused with the graphics. I kept getting messages
like daimond, reverse smile big bullets etc.
The screen finally did update the information but in the short time
I played with the program I couldn't figure out how to defeat
thespeaking of graphics.
I have put a message on Larry Skutchan's board about my initial
impressions and findings.
I think that Asap has considerable promise and I admit I was not
running it on the most advantageous platform and, you can't know
everything about a program with just a few hours use (despite the
fact that I've had a copy of the Braille manual for it for
months.)
At least for now, Vocal Eyes is lightening fast. It has the quick
feel and responsiveness that early visions of Artic vision always
had. Flipper also feels the same way.
For a true test I would love to try ASAP on say a 386 PC with the
proper 101 style keyboard.
Using the demo on my Toshiba did not constitute a fair or accurate
test of the programs capabilities.
Of course I couldn't use ASAP on my desktop PC. I have in it that
damned serialized board for Artic that works with its own
software.
My Toshiba's board should be just as serialized and copy protected,
but I have always been able to run Sonix/tts on it.
Hope to see you at some upcoming convention.
Did you move from Southern California or is my memory playing tricks on me.
Eric
Via SPITFIRE Bulletin Board System - Version 3.0
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Index Number: 16132
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
Hi Erick. You can get rid of those messages by turning the punctuation off.
Also, there can be a slight delay when hitting Enter if the new line contains
nothing of interest, but this doesn't stop you from continuing with typing.
The program is considerably faster in recent versions and should, in fact,
be the fastest possible since it is written entirely in assembly language.
I know it isn't as convenient, but for the time being, it would be better to
get the software from the MicroTalk BBS. This is because the software is
changing frequently. I've got my ears open and am listening to comments
from folks like you and making the changes recommended. Also, I'm adding new
features that have been in the plans for some time. When I get a version
that's been unchanged for a month or two, I'll spread it around. As quickly
as the software changes now, though, it just isn't practical.
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