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I am writing this text using a program called Dasher. Dasher is a text entry program that uses predictive technology to determine what you want next. Dasher is one of the most innovative technologies that I have seen in a long time. Letters fly in from the side of the screen and you simply steer the mouse to the letters you want. While it is somewhat slower than typing, it is very intuitive. Be sure to check out the presentation about it on Google Video to get a better idea of how Dasher works. You can also try Dasher in your browser (uses Java). It is developed mainly for disabled users, but also can be used other things like mobile phones, PDAs , game consoles, one handed text entry, and any other devices that do not have a keyboard. I think that it has a great future and I am looking forward to what its future developments bring. Dasher runs under Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. Enjoy!

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