Thanks so much, Rick. I had no idea that stuff was up there. When I access the site, it's usually to find something very specific. I really appreciate the direction.
John Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Justice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] GW MICRO AND FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, A COMPARISON > Hi John, > I don't use Window Eyes, but you can find additional info in both text and > audio at: > http://www.blind-computing.com/screen_readers/screen_readers.php > look under the WindowEyes heading. > Keystrokes comparable to Jaws can be found at: > http://www.jaws-users.com/text/JAWS/ComprableWindowEyesAndJAWSHotKeys.htm > HTH, > Richard Q. Justice-website owner > www.blind-computing.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "JOHN JUSTICE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "BLIND COMPUTING MAILING LIST" <Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9:15 PM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] GW MICRO AND FREEDOM SCIENTIFIC, A COMPARISON > > >> Recently, my wife learned that an effort is being made to use Window-Eyes >> at her work site. Her computer has been loaded with Version 6.1. With a >> view to helping her to learn the program, I contacted GW Micro and >> learned >> that an evaluation version can be purchased for 60 days. The cost is $39 >> plus shipping. This version, unlike the trial software which is down >> loadable, has no restrictions in operation or time. The evaluation >> version >> is fully functional but will last only 60 days after which it becomes no >> longer accessible. To me, that is a very nice idea. But I do have a >> couple >> of questions. >> >> 1. Does anyone on this list use Window-Eyes? >> I have tried playing with the software but the controls seem so vastly >> different from Jaws and I feel a bit lost. For example, the keys on the >> keypad which normally change from cursor to cursor in Jaws, don't seem to >> operate in the same manner. That brings up my next question. >> >> 2. Jaws has a PC cursor, a Jaws cursor and an invisible cursor. Are >> there >> comparable functions with Window Eyes? If so, how the devil do you find >> them? >> I have been able to use Window-Eyes in Outlook Express. There, at least, >> it >> seems to work in a more or less normal manner. That is as far as reading >> the e-mail is concerned. I haven't tried typing with Window-Eyes yet. >> In >> fact, I'm a bit frightened of the prospect. That brings up my next >> question. >> >> 3. Is there a quick reference guide somewhere in the manual which will >> give >> you a description of the functions which is short and sweet? >> >> 4. How do you adjust the voices in Window-Eyes? >> 5. Is there a way to change the way the cursor responds from characters >> to >> words quickly and effectively? >> >> COMMENTS: The one thing I noticed immediately with GW Micro was their >> willingness to help in every way they could. Help can be had at Freedom >> Scientific and in fact, some of the technical support people are pretty >> good. But GW Micro seems to go out of the way to be of service. I am >> impressed by that. On Sunday, 09/21/2008, one of the GW Micro reps is >> going >> to introduce Linda to Window-Eyes for the first time. she has never been >> exposed to a Windows based screen reader before. To put it bluntly, Lin >> isn't one who will go out of her way to mess with a computer. That just >> isn't her thing. But it seems like she may have to learn if only the >> basics. >> >> Thanks for your patience with this note. I'd sincerely appreciate any >> help >> one of you can give. >> >> John and Linda Justice >> With guide dogs Jake and Zachary >> >> "My job feeds my family, music feeds my soul." >> >> PERSONAL E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >> http://www.jaws-users.com >> Visit the Blind Computing home page at: >> http://www.blind-computing.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> blind-computing@jaws-users.com >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or body of a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Use the following address in order to contact the management team >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >> following address: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Visit the Blind Computing home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ > To post to this group, send email to > blind-computing@jaws-users.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following address in order to contact the management team > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
