[Athen] portable DNS?

[Nettie Fischer]

Hi Susan,

I think it is a great idea but not one that will catch on for the following
reasons (as starters).
Another thought on the feasiblity of this option is that all computers at
this time, require a voice profile be established for the user which might
require a lot of time - and, the various gray noises are also consideratins
for each systme as well as hardware issues -
Take into consideration the need to purchase a site license for each
'computer,' I think the cost factor in dollars as well as time time might be
cost prohibitive.

I think I would look at the operating systems on the new little computers
with Windows XP and see if they have enough ram to support the software -
that way, it can fit neatly in a backpack and only require 1 program
purchase, 1 microphone and generally speaking, I voice and vocabulary
profile.

Nettie's thoughts
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Kelmer, Susan M. <SKelmer at stlcc.edu> wrote:


>  Oh my great and powerful colleagues…I need to pick your brains.

>

>

>

> I had a potential student stop by to ask about accommodations, as he is

> thinking about signing up for classes.  His presenting difficulties are with

> writing, and he had done his research, and asked about DNS and Inspiration.

> Good on him.  He asked if there was a portable version of DNS, one that

> could be carried on a USB device that he could take to different places he

> might need to be using a computer.

>

>

>

> What a great idea.  But preliminary research shows me there is really

> nothing out there.  Has anyone heard of anything or have any amazing ideas

> how we might be able to make something work for this guy?

>

>

>

> *Susan Kelmer*

>

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Nettie T. Fischer, ATP
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