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Re: iTunes anyone?

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From: Joshue O Connor
Date: Mar 7, 2007 2:20PM

> I have learned that the latest update of iTunes (version 7.1) is now
> accessible with Apple's Voice Over screenreader for Mac OS X.

There certainly a lot of excited chatter on the Mac Visionary list -
however I have to say (I am indeed compelled) - that this is one instant
where even though it now far more accessible than it was, it still would
not entice me to pay 99 cents per track.

emusic anyone?

Josh


John Foliot - Stanford Online Accessibility Program wrote:
> I have learned that the latest update of iTunes (version 7.1) is now
> accessible with Apple's Voice Over screenreader for Mac OS X. This is big
> news for users of the iTunes application who are blind or visually impaired,
> as it is the first and only instance of the iTunes program that is
> accessible via screen reading technology.
>
> Unfortunately, the Windows-based iTunes is still not accessible for users of
> screen reading applications like JAWS, Supernova or Window Eyes.
>
> You can get the latest update for iTunes at:
> http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
>
> JF
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