As far as I am aware its all done directly via your browser so everything
your browser has access so will the plugin, all the software does is talk to
their server to check that the site is enabled (ie paid the fee).
Gareth
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Kelly [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 13 May 2003 14:36
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Is Browsealoud of interest as an accessibility aid?
>
>
> Ta Ian
> I have clicked on the Update button and I can confirm that
> your Web site is now talking to me.
> I hadn't realised that the clever server-side processing
> is being done by a third party. This has a number of implications:
>
> o Can't access Intranet resources (unless you trust the
> company with your id and password - which may well infringe
> AUPs and best security practices).
> o Reliance on server available and network connectivity to
> remote site.
> O Reliance on continued availability of the company (e.g.
> company doesn't go bust, company doesn't increase its
> charges, change its conditions, etc.)
>
> Any thoughts on this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Brian
>
> > Just to add to Brian's comments about Browsealoud:
> > The system does not entail any work by webmasters at all. All
> > the work is done by the browsealoud people. Users have to
> > regularly update their list of enabled sites.
> >
> > We have negotiated a one month trial of browsealoud to try to
> > find out if it is useful to our staff and students. Anyone
> > wanting to see the system working on our pages should visit:
> > http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk If you cannot get the plug-in to
> > work on OUCS, open browsealoud from the task bar and update
> > its list of enabled sites.
> >
> > Regards
> > Ian
> >
> > Ian Senior
> > Web Editor
> > Oxford University Computing Services
> > Tel: 01865 283344
> > Web Sites:
> > http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk
> > http://e-science.ox.ac.uk
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Managing an institutional web site
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brian Kelly
> > Sent: 13 May 2003 11:21
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Is Browsealoud of interest as an accessibility aid?
> >
> >
> > I have recently installed the Browsealoud plugin. This
> > software works with IE. When you visit a Web site which has
> > the Browsealoud server installed it will speak the text of
> > the Web page.
> >
> > The software is available at
> > http://www.browsealoud.com/
> >
> > The plugin is free - the server costs (of the order of £1000
> > for the first year and about half this for following years).
> >
> > I wondered if this might be of interest. For example it
> > might be easier to go down this route rather than having
> > dedicated PCs with accessibility aids.
> >
> > I guess that in order for it to be effective, the server
> > software would have to be deployed widely. Possibly there
> > could be a role for CHEST to negotiate a deal, if it was felt
> > to be useful.
> >
> > I guess the alternatives are tools such as PWWebspeak, IBM
> > Home Page Reader, etc.
> >
> > 1 pwWebSpeak <http://www.soundlinks.com/pwgen.htm>
> > If you are a visually impaired individual, or are using the
> > software to evaluate sites for accessibility, you may use the
> > software freely, but will not be entitled to support.
> > If you require the software for use with visually impaired
> > clients and need training or support, then you should
> > register it by purchasing the user
> > licence(s) you need.
> > The price per user-licence, for personal or educational use,
> > is 95.00 pounds, plus VAT where applicable. Ask us about
> > reductions for multiple licences.
> >
> > 2 IBM Home Page Reader <http://www-3.ibm.com/able/hpr.html>
> > Costs $149
> >
> >
> > Thoughts?
> >
> > Brian
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------------
> > Brian Kelly
> > UK Web Focus
> > UKOLN
> > University of Bath
> > BATH
> > BA2 7AY
> > Email: [log in to unmask]
> > Web: http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/
> > Phone: 01225 38 3943
> >
> >
> >
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