Kurzweil Web License from Disability Services

The Disability Services Department at �鶹��Ƶ has a limited number of Kurzweil Web Licenses for student use. Access is controlled by username and password, administered by the Disability Services Department. The software is an assistive technology that delivers text to speech and other powerful tools to users.

Kurzweil Web License

The Kurzweil Web License allows users with active accounts to use the full version of Kurzweil on any computer that has the web License Client software installed. Access is controlled by username and password. Accounts are created and managed by the Disability Services Office at �鶹��Ƶ. The client software needs to be installed to allow this.

FireFly

FireFly is a web based solution for already created Kurzweil files. Files are shared in a web based library. Users can upload their own Kurzweil files, view those shared by an administrator, or use the public library. Access is controlled by username and password. Accounts are created and managed by the Disability Services Office at �鶹��Ƶ. This option is available from any computer with a current internet browser and a username and password. There is also an iPad app for FireFly, with the same features as the website.

Kurzweil Add-on for FireFox

This is an extension for FireFox that adds Kurzweil "read the web" functionality to a web browser. It is available only for FireFox. User must have a copy of Kurzweil software (web license client) installed and running in order for the extension to work.

Installation Directions For Macintosh

System Requirements

• Minimum G3 processor, running Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) to 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
• Minimum 128 MB RAM (512MB RAM for Cepstral voices).
• Minimum 300 MB of hard disk space (500 MB for Cepstral voices).
• Internet connection required for product use.

Included in Package Installation

• Kurzweil 3000 application file.
• Read Me file - A text file that contains last minute information about Kurzweil 3000 that didn’t make it into the documentation.
• Extras folder, which contains: Cepstral folder. Contains installer for high-quality speaking voices from Cepstral®.
• Read the Web folder - Contains the Mozilla Firefox Web browser and the Kurzweil 3000 Read the Web Firefox extension.
• Sample Files folder - Contains documents that you can use to try Kurzweil 3000.
• Documentation folder - Contains PDF versions of the Kurzweil 3000 Installation and Administration Guide, and the Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh Quick Reference Guide.

Step by Step Installation Guide Kurzweil Web License

1. Navigate to the .
2. Download and save the Kurzweil 3000 5.x.x Web License.
3. When the download is complete - double click the *.dmg file.
4. Copy the Kurzweil 3000 application to your Applications Folder.

Step by Step Installation Guide for Kurzweil Add-on for FireFox

• Install or update your version of FireFox.
  • To Install visit - . Download and install FireFox.
  • To update - from the Firefox menu - select About FireFox. Apply any updates.
• Verify all that all your FireFox plug ins are updated.
  • Visit .
  • Update any plug ins that show as outdated.