[duxuser] Re: Perky duck and Apple computers?
- From: "Anne Ronco" <anne@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:09:40 -0400
Exactly. If you wish to do 6-key input in *any* program you will need a
keyboard that allows you to type six characters at once.
Since keyboard manufacturers change models and specs so often the only way
to know if a keyboard will work is to test it in the store. Open Notepad and
type s,d,f,j,k,l all at the same time. If all six letters appear in Notepad
(it doesn't matter what order they are in) then buy the exact same keyboard
you tested. Don't buy an unopened one because users have reported that even
with the same model number some work and some don't.
Anne Ronco
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Duxbury Systems, Inc.
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From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Eileen Misrahi
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 6:20 PM
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [duxuser] Re: Perky duck and Apple computers?
Hi Ann,
Thanks for that thorough explanation. I just want to add that not all USB
keyboardswill allow one to use Perky Duck on their computer. When I was
enrolled in my grad program, those who didn't have a full version of Duxbury
needed to download Perky Duck to complete their braille course. If I
remember, it was the no thrill type of USB keyboard that one could use. I
have a Dell Inspiron laptop that can handle both the Perky Duck software, as
well as 6 key input through Duxbury. JMO.
Eileen
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From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Anne Ronco
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:42 AM
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [duxuser] Re: Perky duck and Apple computers?
Perky Duck is a free Perkins Brailler emulator which is used for preparing
lessons and materials via 6-key entry for certification as a braille
transcriber.
It comes without email or phone support from Duxbury Systems which is how we
are able to offer it for free. That said, braille instructors understand
that they are expected to support their students who are using Perky Duck.
Like DBT, our paid product, Perky Duck is not yet available for the Mac
platform. But, like DBT, Mac users can run the Windows version of Perky Duck
on a Windows emulator.
Perky Duck can be found on our web site www.duxburysystems.com. Select "All
Products" then freeware.
Anne Ronco
email: info@xxxxxxxxxx
Duxbury Systems, Inc.
270 Littleton Road, #6; Westford, MA 01886-3523 USA
TEL: + 978-692-3000 FAX: + 978-692-7912
Email (general): info@xxxxxxxxxx
Web site: http://www.DuxburySystems.com
Duxbury Systems, the first name in software for Braille - since 1975.
-----Original Message-----
From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Paul Ajuwon
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:44 AM
To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: ajuwon@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [duxuser] Perky duck and Apple computers?
Hi folks:
How well does Perky duck work with apple computers?
Thanks for your suggestions.
Paul
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