Debra.Gorgens@f327.n322.z1.fidonet.org (Debra Gorgens) (02/10/90)
Index Number: 6636 MSI offers the only software utility for hearing impaired PC users that provides a visual on-screen beep whenever the computer audibly beeps for error, etc... SeeBEEP is memory resident and takes approx. 1K memory. A shareware version is available on our BBS (508) 875-8009 free of charge. This shareware version is not graphics mode compatible. A purchase copy ($20) is compatible with all graphics modes. As usual, Microsystems Software offers 30-day money back guarantee, 1 year warranty, no-charge BBS updates and HOT-LINE support. Call or write: Microsystems Software, 600 Worcester Rd., Suite b-2, Framingham, MA 01701, (508) 626-8511, TDD (508) 875-0344. Look for more bits of info on all our HandiWARE software. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!322!327!Debra.Gorgens Internet: Debra.Gorgens@f327.n322.z1.fidonet.org
Wayne.Roorda@f29.n266.z1.fidonet.org (Wayne Roorda) (02/13/90)
Index Number: 6714 [This is from the Silent Talk Conference] Has anyone tried the program called SEEBEEP.COM? I found it interesting but its not for me. I'd like to hear what you think of it. Let's get a conversation going.. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!266!29!Wayne.Roorda Internet: Wayne.Roorda@f29.n266.z1.fidonet.org
Jack.O'keeffe@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Jack O'keeffe) (02/13/90)
Index Number: 6718 [This is from the Silent Talk Conference] Hi, Wayne. Stu sent SeeBeep to me, and I have to say that it is of very limited value here. Possibly if I was a more accomplished typist, and could give the screen undivided attention, it would be more useful. As it is, fully half my attention is on trying to hit the correct keys, and I miss seeing the little "BEEP" on screen. Since it is a TSR, and does intercept the beep to the speaker, it would be useful if it could optionally supress the speaker as well. That would help preserve domestic tranquility for those of us who are addicted to late night BBSing, and live with hearing partners who prefer to sleep. I use the Silver Xpress reader, which has "exploding windows" for menus and messages. You should see what SeeBeep does to those. The exploding window is made by rapidly alternating calls to the screen and to the speaker. Since SeeBeep intercepts the speaker calls it has the effect of making the window "explode" in slow motion. I am using a beta (or is it a gamma) version of Silver Xpress, and it has an interesting new feature that solved my personal "beep" problem. With it you can configure the audio frequency of the beeps. Since I have a corner of residual low frequency hearing in my "good" ear, I configured the reader to beep at 400 hz. and I can hear it. Thanks for bringing SeeBeep to our attention. Jack. ... HI-HoH Silver, Awayyyyy! -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!129!26!Jack.O'keeffe Internet: Jack.O'keeffe@f26.n129.z1.fidonet.org