User: SmithG

Re:Overhyped as always

On: Scientists Speed up Light

Yes - of course - but does that have any bearing on the use of this technology in transmitting pornography?

What's wrong with this one Jerry?

On: Japanese Develop 'Female' Android

She's got MAN HANDS...

Wow.

On: KDE Running On A GameCube

This seems very useful.

Re:Ever heard of BATS?

On: Computing for Near-Blind Children?

I suppose I'll elaborate a bit. BATS is a project that uses auditory clues and a pointing device (like a mouse) to let blind people explore maps. An example from this pdf says that you could have your cursor positioned with a large body of water just to the left, in which case the user would hear sounds of water and the name of the body coming from their left side (I suppose it requires stereo sound). It sounds pretty neat, and may be just what is needed for this kid. Not sure what the availability of maps for it is like, but you can download the software from the link I provided above. It's funny that this came up, because I had just heard some co-workers talking about BATS the other day (one of them had worked on it apparently). Anyway, hope this helps.

Ever heard of BATS?

On: Computing for Near-Blind Children?

This might be of interest to you. Not sure how visually impaired the kid is, but this is for those with no sight at all. BATS

Re:What's a PHB?

On: PHBs Getting "Secret" IT Training

Well, according to AcronymFinder.com, we have a choice of the following...

Bachelor of Philosophy
Packet Handling Buffer
PCI Host Bridge
Per Hop Behavior
Player's Handbook (gaming)
Pointy Haired Boss (Dilbert)
Poly 2-Hydroxybutyrate
Psycho Hose Beast

I think I'm gonna go with that last one in this case.