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Podcast title VITech
Website URL http://www.vitechpodcast.com
Description VITech: Technology Discussion with the Blind in Mind, generally published every Sunday at 19:00 GMT (3:00 PM Eastern, 12:00 PM Pacific) is a podcast about technology for the blind. However, it differs from many similar podcasts and radio shows as it concentrates on discussion, comparison and opinion. All of our panelists are knowledgeable about technology; indeed, some of them possess highly recognised qualifications in certain areas, such as Hardware Maintanence, Software Development and Technical Support. Most of our panelists are also blind and have used or experienced the topics being discussed, so their shared opinions are rellevent.
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Episodes

1. Christmas 2008
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Description: The panel describe some of the things they would like to receive for Christmas, thus prompting discussion about various technologies.

2. Twitter
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Description: This week the show focuses around the microblogging service twitter. We discuss all the different ways to utalize the service, and talk about the different posting methods. There was a editing issue with the first copy, it has been fixed with a small message added.

3. ISP's
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Description: This week we talk about internet service providers (ISP's). We tell you what to look for when choosing a new ISP and we compare some of the popular ones.

4. Internet Security, part one
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Description: This week we revisit internet security in the first of a two part series.

5. VOIP
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Description: This week we discuss the Voice Over Internet Protocol and applications to take advantage of it.

6. Internet Broadcasting Revisited
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Description: This week, we revisit the topic of internet broadcasting and focus on the different software used for streaming.

7. Spam Protection
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Description: We discuss various forms of spam protection, and whether you need any spam protection in the first place.

8. Live!
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Description: An archive of the VITech Live program aired on Saturday, August 30.

9. Filtering
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Description: The panel talk about various types of content filtering that can be deployed on the Internet and their associated software and hardware.

10. HTTP Servers
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Description: We learn about a variety of HTTP servers in use today and the HTTP protocol is briefly described.

11. Music Production
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Description: The panel describe and compare software to produce music and we hear a review describing a typical rock studio.

12. Klango and Speak On
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Description: The panel describe and compare the Klango Player and Speak On.

13. Outtakes, Part 2
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Description: Join the panel for three more hours of humour and trips down memory lane.

14. Outtakes, Part 1
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Description: Come join us as we celebrate our first birthday by reminiscing about our past year and bringing you some outtakes from some of our early episodes.

15. DNS
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Description: We discover the many uses of the Domain Name System.

16. Digital Recorders
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Description: Some hardware digital recorders are described and compared.

17. Sound Editors
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Description: The panel talk about some of the more popular sound editors in the blind community.

18. Archives
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Description: The panel talk about various programs that extract and create archives and discuss the various formats in use today. We also here an exciting VITech announcement.

19. CD Ripping and Burning
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Description: We learn about ripping and burning CDs and some other related topics.

20. Torrenting
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Description: We learn about the concepts behind the Bittorrent protocol and how it is used today.

21. Stream Ripping and Recording
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Description: We hear about some applications designed to record streaming audio.

22. Time Software
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Description: As we start to get used to the change to Daylight Saving Time, the panel tell us about several useful applications related to time.

23. Media Players
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Description: After defining the term "Media Player", the panel talk about several of them, including some which are more unknown.

24. Portable Applications
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Description: The panel talk about a variety of free applications which can be ran from a USB thumb drive.

25. Internet Broadcasting, Part 2
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Description: The panel continue their discussion about broadcasting over the Internet, this time concentrating on the server software and starting your own station.

26. Internet Broadcasting, Part 1
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Description: The panel talk about broadcasting over the Internet, concentrating on the software used to broadcast.

27. Text Editors and Word Processors
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Description: After differentiating between a text editor and a word processor, the panel talk about a variety of text editing and word processing applications.

28. Forums and Lists
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Description: The panel compare forums and lists by sharing their personal experiences.

29. Technology of the Past and Future
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Description: The panel discuss technology as it was, as it is and as it could be.

30. Gadgets
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Description: The panel talk about a variety of gadgets which may be suitable as Christmas presents. Please note: this episode contains language and subject matter which some listeners may find offensive; any opinion expressed in this episode is not the opinion of VITech: it is the opinion of the individual who expressed it. Under no circumstance shall VITech be held accountable for any offense taken.

31. Christmas
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Description: The panel explain how they celebrate Christmas and describe what presents they would like to receive.

32. Websites
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Description: The panel define some characteristics of good and bad websites and describe some websites they find useful.

33. Social Networking
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Description: The panel introduce the concepts behind social networking and describe some social networking websites they use.

34. Internet Chat
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Description: We hear about several applications designed to fecilitate instentaneous communication via the Internet.

35. Home Networking
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Description: The panel explain and compare several network-related products and give some home networking advice. Please Note: some technical problems were experienced at certain points during the recording of this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience.

36. RSS and Podcasting
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Description: RSS and Podcasting are explained and some clients are compared. Please Note: technical problems were experienced whilst recording this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience.

37. Blogging
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Description: We hear about a new US service for listening to VITech via the telephone, after which Blogging is explained and some blogging websites are compared.

38. The Icon
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Description: After an announcement about a public broadcast of VITech, we hear a review of the Icon from Levelstar.

39. Web Hosting
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Description: The panel explain the features of a typical web hosting package and give examples of sites they have used. Please Note: technical problems were experienced whilst recording the first half of this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience.

40. FTP
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Description: The panel explain FTP and talk about some clients and servers they have used.

41. Web Browsers, E-Mail Clients and Download Managers
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Description: The panel talk about several applications for browsing the Internet, sending and receiving E-Mail and downloading files.

42. ICC, Part 2
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Description: We launch our Google Group and continue the discussion from last week about the International Camp on Communication and Computers and the opinions of some younger blind people.

43. ICC, Part 1
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Description: We learn about the International Camp on Communication and Computers and hear the opinions of some younger blind people.

44. File Sharing
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Description: A discussion of several file sharing applications follows an important VITech status update.

45. Symbian Applications
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Description: After an update on VITech's technical standard and episode publication, the panel discuss a number of Symbian applications.

46. Internet Security
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Description: Some updates preceed this week's episode which concentrates on comparing a number of Internet Security suites.

47. Modern Radio
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Description: After some updates on the VITech website, the panel discuss different flavours of modern radio.

48. Converting Documents to Audio
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Description: We hear an interview with Mark from Spoken Text about his company, followed by reviews of similar desktop applications.

49. Note Takers and Personal Digital Assistants
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Description: After hearing a VITech website update, the panel discuss some of the different note takers and personal digital assistants that are accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted people.

50. MP3 Players and Recorders
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Description: We hear about a variety of MP3 players and a short review of the Spoken Network.

51. Microsoft Vs. Google
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Description: In this, the inaugural edition of VITech, the panel compare and contrast the many services offered by Microsoft and Google.