| Component | Minimum Specification | |-----------|----------------------| | Host System | IBM z/OS 2.3 or higher | | Client OS | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | | Terminal Emulator | TN3270E-compatible (64-bit) | | Braille Display | USB or Bluetooth, 40+ cells recommended | | Screen Reader | JAWS 2022+, NVDA 2023+, or Narrator | | RAM | 4 GB (client side) | | Disk Space | 500 MB |
| Feature | Nudi 6.0 | BRLmain (Open Source) | Native TN3270 + Braille | |---------|----------|------------------------|--------------------------| | Braille screen review | Yes | Partial | No | | Scripting | Lua | None | No | | Unicode support | Full | Basic | Varies | | Commercial support | Yes | No | N/A | | Cost | High | Free | None | | Learning curve | Moderate | Steep | Very steep | nudi 6.0
| Feature | Nudi 6.0 | Modern Tools (e.g., Baraha, Google Input Tools, MS Word with Kannada) | | --- | --- | --- | | Kannada Encoding | Proprietary (Non-Unicode) | Unicode (Standard) | | Web/Email Copy-Paste | No (garbled) | Yes | | Font Compatibility | Limited to Nudi fonts | Hundreds of open fonts (Nudi, Tunga, etc.) | | Cross-Platform | Windows only | Windows, Mac, Linux, Web | | Learning Curve | Medium (for keyboard) | Low (phonetic typing widely supported) | The Government of Karnataka has officially recognized Nudi 6
Nudi 6.0 is a specialized accessibility software solution designed for visually impaired and blind mainframe users. It enables Braille Screen Input (BSI) on IBM z/OS systems, allowing users to navigate, read, and input data directly via a refreshable braille display. Version 6.0 represents a significant architectural update from prior versions, focusing on modern terminal emulation (TN3270), enhanced Unicode support, and integration with contemporary screen readers (JAWS, NVDA). By mandating Nudi 6
The Government of Karnataka has officially recognized Nudi 6.0 for use in all government offices. This move was essential to streamline administrative work. Before standardization, government departments struggled with file compatibility. By mandating Nudi 6.0, the government ensured a seamless flow of digital documents in the administrative machinery.