Hi This is a very useful utility. David Ferrin wrote: > So if it is usable at least with the jaws cursor then it's something else to > add on the collection list so to speak, thank you. I've picked it up and > possibly will upload it to the server some time. > David Ferrin > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> > Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 12:57 AM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] image for windows > > > >> David - this is very interesting. >> >> A restore backup via DVDs is an option I am considering for my laptop >> because of problems using and external drive. >> >> I have been trying out a utility called CD Check which verifies the >> integrity of CDs and DVDs, and incidentally it also offers file recovery >> tools for corrupted discs. The utility is apparently free for personal >> use. >> It occurs to me with restore discs as important as these that a utility to >> fully check them over from time to time might be useful. I believe the >> utility offers early warning when discs might be about to fail. One method >> might be to have a backup set of the restore DVDS to refer too if this >> utility identifies problems. >> >> Accessibility on the Utility is not great and you have to use the Jaws >> cursor a lot to operate controls and read results. Having said that I have >> been able to run a check on a Cd and read an error report. There are lots >> of >> graphic buttons which may have to be labelled to make it really nice to >> use. >> >> If you want to have a look, I got the utility from >> http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/cd-recovery.html >> >> >> Regards >> >> David Griffith >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrin >> Sent: Wednesday, 23 January 2008 13:19 >> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] image for windows >> >> I have not performed a restore as of yet. The method as I understand it is >> to make sure your optical drive is set to boo your system and do the >> following. Place the first disk in the drive then when it pops out place >> the >> last disk in. When it pops out then place the first disk back in and all >> others in sequential order. It reminds me of the way PKZip worked back in >> the DOS days. Naturally when I do perform a restore I will of course >> report >> on it as well. >> David Ferrin >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:09 AM >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] image for windows >> >> >> >>> David, >>> >>> I would be interested in hearing how it does with a restore. Are you >>> planning on doing this? For me, this would be the critical part. It >>> would be interesting to see if it could be done without sighted >>> assistance. Is the trial period "fully functioning?" >>> >>> thanks >>> Al >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David >>> Ferrin >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:02 PM >>> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] image for windows >>> >>> >>> I already have used the program and it works as advertised. I admit >>> not having used it to perform a restore as of yet though. I've also >>> got to take the time to pay for it maybe this week some time. It does >>> have a trial period, but I forget off the top what it is. >>> David Ferrin >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 8:27 PM >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] image for windows >>> >>> >>> >>>> David >>>> >>>> Sounds great. If you get it, give us a report after you test drive >>>> it a bit >>>> >>>> Al >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of David >>>> Ferrin >>>> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 12:40 PM >>>> To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>>> Subject: [JAWS-Users] image for windows >>>> >>>> >>>> I just discovered this program a week or so ago and it's impressive >>>> if I do say so myself. Now those of us who use screen readers will be >>>> able to create image backup files of our hard drives effectively >>>> building our own set of rescue disks in case a reload is in order. I >>>> use DVDs but it will burn to CDs or to an external drive although for >>>> what it is I can't imagine doing that. The web site is >>>> www.bootitng.com and the program is under $40 which in my opinion >>>> folks would be worth it without it even being accessible because to >>>> put it simply it works. The accessibility part is just gravy and I'm >>>> certainly going for it. >>>> David Ferrin >>>> www.jaws-users.com >>>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>>> Address for the list archives: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>>> To post to this group, send email to >>>> jaws-users-list@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 form in order to contact the management team >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php >>>> If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to >>>> the following address: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> >>>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>>> Address for the list archives: >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>>> To post to this group, send email to >>>> jaws-users-list@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 form in order to contact the management team >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php >>>> If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to >>>> the following address: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> >>>> >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> jaws-users-list@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 form in order to contact the management team >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php >>> If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com >>> Address for the list archives: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> jaws-users-list@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 form in order to contact the management team >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php >>> If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the >>> following address: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >> http://www.jaws-users.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >> To post to this group, send email to >> jaws-users-list@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 form in order to contact the management team >> http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php >> If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the >> following address: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: >> http://www.jaws-users.com >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com >> To post to this group, send email to >> jaws-users-list@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 form in order to contact the management team >> http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php >> If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the >> following address: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > To post to this group, send email to > jaws-users-list@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 form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php > If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >
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