Microsoft wants to create a plug-in that will simplify the process of exporting Word documents to applications that make texts accessible for the visually impaired.
The project was launched on Monday with the Digital Accessible Information System Consortium (DAISY) on the Sourceforge software development site. The DAISY consortium publishes a specification for converting text into an XML format that can be used by other audio readers or other software programs.
The format makes it easier to convert text to braille or audio and to present content from complex and long documents, such as encyclopedias, where features such as search and navigation are crucial.
The plug-in will appear as the menu option "Save as DAISY" in Microsoft's Word program. It will convert documents from Microsoft's Open XML document format to DAISY XML.
The plug-in, which will be available early next year, will be free and work with Word XP, Word 2003, and Word 2007.
This whitepaper explains the terminology and concepts behind Data Replication technologies and establishes some sizing rules through worked examples. Learn the new paradigm in disaster tolerance—protect data anywhere.
Download now »
Server virtualization is a popular option for dealing with mounting datacenter costs. Another equally promising approach is the use of an Application Delivery Controller. Citrix NetScaler provides a low-cost way for organizations to reduce their server count and accrue cost savings from a reduction in space, cooling, power and personnel.
Download now »
The emergence of WLANs has created a new breed of security threats to enterprise networks.
Included in HP ProCurve WLAN solutions is security technology that alleviates threats from WLANs through:
* Monitoring wireless activity inside and out of the enterprise
* Classifying WLAN transmissions into harmful and harmless
* Preventing transmissions that pose a security threat to the enterprise network
* Locating participating devices for physical remediation
Effectively address data protection challenges, implementing solutions that help store and protect business–critical data while cutting costs and improving efficiency and reliability.
Download now »
Sign up to receive Applications Resource Alerts
Recommend This
