Software Announcement October 17, 2000
IBM Home Page Reader for Windows Version 3.0 — The Voice of the World Wide Web
Overview Key Prerequisites At a Glance IBM Home Page Reader for Minimum System Requirements Windows Version 3.0, an IBM Home Page Reader Version 3.0 is Independence Series product, • Microsoft Windows 98, a spoken Web browser that provides spoken Web access for Windows 2000, or Windows provides access to the Internet and blind and visually impaired users. Millennium. electronic mail for blind, visually impaired, and reading-challenged By combining the capabilities of • Microsoft Internet Explorer V5.0. IBM′s text-to-speech synthesizer and individuals. It features: • Internet Explorer, Home Page Processor: Equivalent to an • Reader reads aloud Web-based Intel Pentium 233 MHz Stand-alone assistive technology to access the information just as it is presented on processor and 256K L2 cache (or ′ the computer screen. The full range equivalent). Internet, using IBM s of Web information is provided in a text-to-speech engine • 48 MB RAM for logical, clear, and comprehensive • Automatic Web page language manner. The power and robust Windows 98/Millennium, and 64 MB RAM for Windows 2000. detection in up to seven features of Home Page Reader languages in selected language enable blind or visually impaired • Hard Disk Space: 80 MB of versions users to quickly and independently available hard disk space for • view TV listings, read newspapers, Home Page Reader. For Internet Integrated Web server and place online orders, search the Explorer 5.0, the minimal e-mail functions Internet, e-mail family and friends, installation (browser only) • Voice and visual and even read Web pages in requires 45 MB for installation, synchronization of graphic, text, different languages. The user and 27 MB to run after restart. and speech views of Web pages interacts with the computer simply by using a mouse, standard Windows • Sound Card: 16-bit, • The ability to search for all Web control keys, or the numeric keypad. Windows 98/Millennium/2000 page text heard, including Leveraging the power of voice, compatible. alternative text and meta text Home Page Reader takes Internet • CD-ROM Drive: Quad speed, access for blind and visually • Voicing of all menus and dialogs Microsoft Windows compatible. impaired users to a new level. Home • Navigation via standard Page Reader is the voice of the • Modem: 28.8 Kbps, Microsoft Windows controls or an optional World Wide Web. Windows compatible. numeric keypad navigation • Internet Service Provider method connection. To use the Home • An integrated tutorial for new Page Reader mail facility, the and experienced users Internet Service Provider must provide SMTP and POP3 support. For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at Planned Availability Date 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE001
December 15, 2000 — U.S. English
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.
IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 200-369 Description Year 2000 This product is Year 2000 ready. When used in IBM Home Page Reader for Windows V3.0, an IBM accordance with its associated documentation, it is Independence Series product, is a productivity tool for capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or blind and visually impaired users that provides an receiving date data within and between the twentieth and accessible, spoken format for reading Web-based twenty-first centuries, provided that all products (for information. It enables users to conduct business and example, hardware, software, and firmware) used with the personal productivity activities on the World Wide Web product properly exchange accurate date data with it. quickly and easily. Home Page Reader is a self-contained turnkey solution that is easy to use, with advanced concepts in navigation commands and an interactive Euro Currency tutorial to ensure new and experienced computer users can readily access information on the Internet. In This program is not impacted by euro currency. addition, by incorporating industry-standard GUI and enhanced text views, Home Page Reader allows low-vision and reading-challenged users to experience Product Positioning excellent access to Web-based information. Home Page Reader Version 3.0 is designed to provide Home Page Reader will: access to the Internet for blind and visually impaired persons in an easy-to-use and affordable package. Home • Speak browser messages Page Reader Version 3.0 is an ideal productivity tool for individuals, as well as an assistive technology tool for use • Speak aloud text as it is presented on the computer in schools, libraries, and public facilities. screen Trademarks • Handle JavaScript and selected plug-ins • Screen Reader is a trademark of International Business Provide a full-function e-mail facility with an integrated Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries Web server or both. • Support multiple IBM text-to-speech (TTS) languages, Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. with self-voicing installation and setup Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Also, a tutorial is included to teach the skills required so Corporation. the new user can use Home Page Reader to tap into Other company, product, and service names may be Internet resources with ease. These features enable trademarks or service marks of others. Home Page Reader to function as a stand-alone browser without a dependency on a Windows-based Screen Reader . Home Page Reader provides low-vision functions using the Windows operating system, or the browser′s low-vision settings such as font size, color, and high contrast. In addition, Home Page Reader is fully keyboard-enabled and uses standard navigation methods such as the arrow key and tab key. Why use Home Page Reader? Because it′s your voice access to the World Wide Web.
200-369 -2- IBM US Announcement Supplemental Information
October 17, 2000
or Windows 2000, and Internet Explorer Version 5.0. In Offering Information addition, the minimum personal computer processor speed is 233 MHz. Both of these specified software and Product information will be available on day of hardware requirements are greater than the announcement through Offering Information (OITOOL) at: specifications for Home Page Reader V2.5. Customers upgrading from V2.5 to V3.0 must ensure they have a http://www.ibm.com/wwoi minimum operating system configuration of Windows 98 and Internet Explorer 5.0, with a minimum processor speed of 233 MHz. Publications Planning Information A supplemental braille installation reference card is provided in the product package. Installability: Installation of Home Page Reader Version 3.0 requires Windows 98, Windows Millenium, or Windows 2000, and Internet Explorer Version 5.0. In Technical Information addition, the minimum personal computer processor speed is 233 MHz. Both of these specified software and Specified Operating Environment hardware requirements are greater than the specifications for Home Page Reader Version 2.5. Hardware Requirements Customers upgrading from Version 2.5 to Version 3.0 must ensure they have a minimum operating system Minimum IBM PC or Compatible System Requirements: configuration of Windows 98 and Internet Explorer V 5.0, with a minimum processor speed of 233 MHz. • Processor: Equivalent to an Intel Pentium 233 MHz processor and 256K L2 cache (or equivalent). Packaging: The Home Page Reader Version 3.0 is packaged specifically for blind and low-vision persons. • System Memory: 48 MB RAM for Windows The product is packaged in a high-impact plastic case 98/Millennium, and 64 MB RAM for Windows 2000. approximately 7.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches wide. It • Display Graphics: SVGA (640 x 480, 256 colors). includes a color insert with product features and specifications text. The product package consists of the • Hard Disk Space: 80 MB of available hard disk space following: for Home Page Reader. For Internet Explorer 5.0, the minimal installation (browser only) requires 45 MB for • One program CD-ROM with installation instructions on installation, and 27 MB to run after restart. the CD • Sound Card: 16-bit, Windows 98/Millennium/2000 • A card with installation instructions compatible. Proof of entitlement is not required. This program, when • CD-ROM Drive: Quad speed, Microsoft Windows downloaded from a Web site, contains the applicable IBM compatible. license agreement and License Information (LI), if appropriate, and will be presented for acceptance at the • Modem: 28.8 Kbps, Microsoft Windows compatible. time of installation of the program. The license and LI • Internet Service Provider connection. To use the will be stored in a directory such as LICENSE.TXT for Home Page Reader mail facility, the Internet Service future reference. Provider must provide Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) and Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) support. Security, Auditability, and Control
Software Requirements Home Page Reader Version 3.0 uses the security and auditability features of the host hardware or the software Minimum Software Requirements: operating system (Microsoft Windows 98, Windows Millennium, or Windows 2000), and Microsoft • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98, Internet Explorer Version 5.0 and above. Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and • Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer V5.0. implementation of security features, administrative • Internet Service Provider connection. To use the procedures, and appropriate controls in application Home Page Reader mail facility, the Internet Service systems and communication facilities. Provider must provide Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)and Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) support.
Compatibility: Installation of Home Page Reader Version 3.0 requires Windows 98, Windows Millennium,
This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU, or visit the IBM home page at: http://www.ibm.com.
IBM United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 200-369 Volume Orders (IVO): No Ordering Information Passport Advantage Applies: No Home Page Reader Version 3.0 is a desk-top productivity software product that has a single charge unit. Passport Advantage Subscription Applies: No
Upgrades are available for existing Home Page Upgrades: Customers can acquire upgrades up to the Reader V2.5 customers via electronic download at no currently authorized level of use of the qualifying charge. Product upgrades are available from: programs. http://www.ibm.com/able AIX /UNIX Upgrade Protection Applies: No Part Program Name/Description Number Entitled Upgrade for Current AIX/UNIX Upgrade Protection Licensees: No IBM Home Page Reader for Windows V3.0 00P7830 Program Package — U.S. English AS/400 Software Subscription Applies: No
IBM Home Page Reader for Windows V3.0 00P7832 Variable Charges Apply: No Additional Licence Educational Allowance Available: Not applicable IBM Home Page Reader for Windows V3.0 0783203 Program Package — French Prices IBM Home Page Reader for Windows V3.0 0783206 Program Package — Spanish One- Part Time Home Page Reader V3.0 Program 00P7833 Program Name/Description Number Charge Package — Electronic Delivery — U.S. English IBM Home Page Reader for 00P7830 $149 Windows V3.0Program Home Page Reader V3.0 Program 00P7844 Package — U.S. English Package — Electronic Delivery — French IBM Home Page Reader for 00P7832 79 Windows V3.0 Additional Home Page Reader V3.0 Program 00P7835 License Package — Electronic Delivery — Italian IBM Home Page Reader for 0783203 149 Windows V3.0 Program Home Page Reader V3.0 Program 00P7836 Package — French Package — Electronic Delivery — German IBM Home Page Reader for 0783206 149 Windows V3.0 Program Home Page Reader V3.0 Program 00P7837 Package — Spanish Package — Electronic Delivery — Spanish Home Page Reader V3.0 00P7833 129 Program Package Electronic Home Page Reader V3.0 Program 00P7838 Delivery — U.S. English Package — Electronic Delivery — Brazilian Portuguese Home Page Reader V3.0 00P7844 129 Program Package Electronic Upgrades Delivery — French
Upgrades are available for existing Home Page Reader Home Page Reader V3.0 00P7835 129 V2.5 customers via electronic download at no charge. Program Package Electronic Product upgrades are available from: Delivery — Italian http://www.ibm.com/able Home Page Reader V3.0 00P7836 129 Program Package Electronic Delivery — German Terms and Conditions Home Page Reader V3.0 00P7837 129 Licensing: IBM International License Agreement for Program Package Electronic Non-Warranted Programs. Delivery — Spanish
License Information Form Number: CE6SSML Home Page Reader V3.0 00P7838 129 Program Package Electronic Limited Warranty Applies: No Delivery — Brazilian Portuguese Money-Back Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes
200-369 -2- Customer Financing: IBM Global Financing offers attractive financing to credit-qualified commercial and government customers and Business Partners in more than 40 countries around the world. IBM Global Financing is provided by the IBM Credit Corporation in the United States. Offerings, rates, terms, and availability may vary by country. Contact your local IBM Global Financing organization. Country organizations are listed on the Web at: http://www.financing.ibm.com
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Trademarks
AIX and AS/400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
Statements made in this announcement regarding Year 2000 are “Year 2000 Readiness Disclosures” under the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act of 1998, a U.S. statute enacted on October 19, 1998.
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