[Nfb-idaho] request for a braille version of our Idaho potato cookbook

[Donald Winiecki]

It is possible to do something called `copy protection` to a computer file,
so I know that a BRF file could be made so that people can't just make
copies.

However, I don't know if this would affect how the file is used by a
refreshable braille display or voiced by a screen reader.  (I don't know
why it would produce any problems, but I also don't know how braille
displays or screen readers open and use a file.)

I'll do some homework and try to learn of any problems that might occur.
However, if anyone has used copy-protected files on their braille display
or screen reader, please let us know of your experience.

Best,

_don

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Don Winiecki, Ed.D., Ph.D.
*Professor of Ethics & Morality in Professional Practice*
Boise State University, College of Engineering
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On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 7:48 AM, Ramona Walhof via Nfb-idaho <
nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> We sold quite a few of the Idaho Potato Cookbookk.  Every recipe has
> potatoes in it.  There are a fair number of cookbooks available in Braille,
> but lots of people can't get too many.  My definition of a good fundraiser
> is how enthusiastic the membership are about it. They have to get behind it
> and make it work!   Perhaps the electronic availability would make sales
> easier.  Is there a way to lock the information so people don't just copy
> it?
> Ramona
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-idaho [mailto:nfb-idaho-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Donald
> Winiecki via Nfb-idaho
> Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 8:18 AM
> To: NFB of Idaho Discussion List <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Donald Winiecki <dwiniecki at boisestate.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-idaho] request for a braille version of our Idaho potato
> cookbook
>
> Ramona,
>
> Thanks! Fantastic!
>
> I suspect we could assemble a large set of recipes across a whole spectrum
> of food types and package them into one cookbook.
>
> It would be the * Treasure Valley NFB cookbook,* and could be offered in
> electronic braille, embossed braille (perhaps on plastic pages so it would
> withstand typical kitchen materials), and hard copy or digital large print.
>
> Could this be a fund-raising opportunity?
>
> _don
>
> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 7:12 AM, Ramona Walhof via Nfb-idaho <
> nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > Don,  you are amazing.  I still have a box of large print cookbooks,
> > so you have print available.  I think they are about 20 years old, so
> > no electronic copy in any current computer.  I have dozens of ancient
> > disks, but it is probably past time to throw them away.  Don't think
> > they are labeled well enough to be useful.
> > Ramona
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Nfb-idaho [mailto:nfb-idaho-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > Donald Winiecki via Nfb-idaho
> > Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 5:23 AM
> > To: NFB of Idaho Discussion List <nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Donald Winiecki <dwiniecki at boisestate.edu>
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-idaho] request for a braille version of our Idaho
> > potato cookbook
> >
> > Hi Dana,
> >
> > If there is no electronic copy of the braille cookbook, I'll be happy
> > to produce one from a physical copy.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > _don
> >
> > On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 10:05 PM, Dana Ard via Nfb-idaho <
> > nfb-idaho at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > > I had a person call me looking for a copy of our Idaho Potato
> > > cookbook that we did several years ago as a fundraiser. She says she
> > > gets a lot of potatoes and is looking for new recipes. If anyone has
> > > a braille copy that they are not using and would like to pass along,
> > > let me know and we can figure out how to get it to her. In the
> > > meantime, I am going to help her copy a few recipes from the book since
> I have a copy.
> > Thanks.
> > >
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