[BlindRUG] Emacs for Statistical Applications with Screen Readers

[Liz Hare]

Yes, I'm very curious about how Robin is using Emacs in Windows with a screen reader!

Thanks!
Liz

Liz Hare, PhD
Dog Genetics LLC
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http://www.doggenetics.com <http://www.doggenetics.com/>
> On Jul 21, 2017, at 3:07 AM, Laxmisagar Samai via BlindRUG <blindrug at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you Liz,
> Robin, would be waiting for your reply.
> 
> 
> On 7/20/17, Williams, Robin via BlindRUG <blindrug at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I use R with Emacs (not Emacspeak) under windows on a daily basis, it's by
>> far my preferred method of working. I'm away on holiday this week, so am
>> very short of time. I'll reply in more detail next week.
>> 
>> Bests
>> Robin
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindRUG [mailto:blindrug-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Liz Hare
>> via BlindRUG
>> Sent: 20 July 2017 14:30
>> To: Blind R Users Group
>> Cc: Liz Hare
>> Subject: Re: [BlindRUG] Emacs for Statistical Applications with Screen
>> Readers
>> 
>> Hi Laxmisagar,
>> 
>> I think it's pretty difficult to use a screen reader with Emacs in Windows,
>> unless you can get Emacspeak running. There is a port of Emacspeak for
>> Windows but it's not in wide use and I don't have direct experience with
>> it.
>> 
>> I do use R with Emacspeak on Mac and have also done it on Linux. Emacs has a
>> package called Emacs Speaks Statistics (ESS) that facilitates running R
>> interactively. I like this setup but it has a pretty steep learning curve
>> and I kind of learn the bits and pieces I need as I go along.
>> 
>> Liz
>> 
>>> On Jul 19, 2017, at 7:02 AM, Laxmisagar Samai via BlindRUG
>>> <blindrug at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> Does anyone has any experience in using Emacs as an editing
>>> application for statistical softwares like, R, SAS and STATA with
>>> screen readers on a windows machine?
>>> I request for some help.
>>> 
>>> Thank you
>>> Laxmisagar
>>> Mumbai (India)
>>> 
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