RE: Where is w3c stuff too hard..

I know that, at least in Germany (about the only country where Chrome is not the top browser) and I suspect elsewhere, Google docs or any other Google tools are strictly forbidden in a major European company with commercial and defense contracts. Unfortunately this seems to apply to a lot of other services where data is hosted on remote (often US-based) servers. I had a lot of trouble finding collaboration tools for use in my current project because of a person in such a company.

Best regards

Mike

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Subject: RE: Where is w3c stuff too hard..

We were talking at the Chairs breakfast yesterday about Google Docs being forbidden in certain countries and by certain companies, but I don’t know if it affects anyone who’d like to contribute to this. If so, maybe we could look for open source collaborative editing tools that might not be restricted.

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Hi Lisa,



A good resource, published a couple days ago, is:

·     A11y Hacks for the Blind: Navigating GitHub & the W3C<http://www.deque.com/blog/birkirs-bats-flight-accessibility-hacks-blind/>



Google Docs should be okay for me.

John

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Subject: Where is w3c stuff too hard..



Hi folks



I know a lot if us struggle with using the w3c technology and processes. I would like to set up s page for feedback and suggesting that we can give to the w3c so they can make it easier for us and encourage participation.



Would a google doc be a good way to collect this feedback? Is it ok for the low vision and blind members.







All the best



Lisa Seeman



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