[Dtb-talk] new to the list and DTB's

[Flint Million]

Another good point is that the Braille files from Web Braille can be
opened and read using Kurzweil 1000 on a PC (and K1000 can even search
and download the files for you from WB). Kurzweil can then
backtranslate the files to text files, or even produce audio files in
DAISY format for playback on the NLS player.

You can even backtranslate the files using free tools such as
NFBTrans. Also, nearly any blind notetaker - even non-Braille ones -
is able to open and read with synthesis the BRF files or even
translate them.

It is very important to be aware however that any backtranslated files
from WB constitute copyrighted material and may not be distributed in
any way. Doing so is illegal, may get you banned from the site, and
threatens the privileges we have as blind people.

FM

On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 10:12 PM, David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com> wrote:
> You are correct that DTB's will be offered by NLS, and cassettes will
> gradually be phased out.  Lots of older books have, and are being converted,
> but not all.
>
> You should contact your regional library to get a digital player and to
> register for web Braille, if you want it.  You get grade 2 BRL files that
> you download and read on a refreshable Braille device.
>
> Dave
>
>
> At 09:21 AM 3/4/2010, you wrote:
>>
>> Good morning everybody.
>>
>> I just found this listserv on NFB's web site yesterday and became excited
>> about it. When it comes to digital talking books, I know as much about them
>> as I do about who'll be in the 2010 World Series and win it (which is to say
>> nothing.)
>>
>> I currently receive my books from NLS in either cassette or braille;
>> however, I noticed as I search NLS's web site for authors or books that a
>> lot of them are digital downloads or web braille. I know that this is a DTB
>> listerserv; however, does anyone know what web braille books from NLS is and
>> how to access them?
>>
>> As far as DTB's, my question is the same thing. I tried to investigate how
>> to receive them from NLS; but, one needs a player and there's seven listed.
>> I also noticed that RFB&D switched all of their stuff to digital stuff. So,
>> what's the best DTB player (the NLS one, etc.?) How does one get digital
>> books from NLS? Downloading? Ordering?
>>
>> I hope to make the switch in the near future because I'm afraid that NLS
>> will start to offer more DTB's and junk the cassettes very soon. I'm
>> especially worried about the older books only on cassette that aren't on DTB
>> and if they'll conver them or what.
>>
>> Sorry for all this rambling! Thanks for all your help and for reading
>> this!
>>
>> Mike
>
>
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