[access-uk] Re: DAISY FORMAT AND MP3'S USED IN OVERDRIVE
- From: "Carol.Pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2015 23:55:39 -0000
Yes, I completely concur with what you say here. I couldn't do without my
markup for Daisy Bible either.
What they're saying is that you're not being forced to go that route and can
stay with Daisy if you wish, but I too think there's possibly a hidden agenda
to phase out Daisy. A number of those who loaned players now no longer have
them as they were all suffering overwork or whatever, and I know this has meant
that a particular book club has dwindled rapidly as they no longer have the
players. However, I maintain they're cheap enough and there are second-hand
models around and Daisy surely is well worth fighting to keep.
Therefore, I don't mind considering taking books from OverDrive, but I'd never
want to do this and suggest by doing so that I don't mind if Daisy is gradually
phased out, because I do!
I think that's just made up my mind that, though I was seriously thinking of
trying it, I'm now not going to and will ask for Daisy books instead.
Incidentally, I've heard the phrase used "Daisy will be around for the
foreseeable future ..." and what does that mean!
Carol P
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Nutt
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Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2015 6:10 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: DAISY FORMAT AND MP3'S USED IN OVERDRIVE
Hi Carol,
It really depends on the type of book you are reading. For example, I have
the Daisy version of the NIV Bible from Torch. You can move as little as a
verse, by moving by phrase. No way can you do that in any Overdrive book,
because there is no markup. This is why I maintain that we are not getting an
equal service to theCD users, who get full Daisy markup. Can you imagine if
there was a Bible on Overdrive and you could only move by an arbitrary number
of minutes? Wouldn't make for much in the way of interesting navigation, would
it? I get the feeling that RNIB would like to abandon Daisy by taking this
action, but can't be sure.
All the best
Steve
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Subject: [access-uk] DAISY FORMAT AND MP3'S USED IN OVERDRIVE
Hi all,
I'm seeking to get a better understanding of what actually works and what
doesn't. I really love Daisy and am told that, even in Overdrive, certain
things, such as headers, will work. I understand also that RNIB have markers
every three minutes in their books in this library.
Can anyone who is well used to the ease and luxury of Daisy please tell me
any more about the restrictions OverDrive presents when these books are
transferred to the Victor Stream.
Thanks for any input on this one.
Carol P
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