Hi Donal, 

> you'll have to go a long long way to beat the superb jaws scripts for skype

Yes, I agree, JFW support for Skype is pretty awesome. VO is very good though 
although yes, there are instances where VO makes using certain aspects of Skype 
like the Chat window cumbersome.

TC

James 
On 15 Nov 2009, at 20:01, Donal Fitzpatrick wrote:

> 
> Hi Donna,
> 
> Aha so the thorny issue of Skype and VO raises its head again.  I have to
> admit I don't personally like the usability of skype with VO.  Note here I'm
> distinguishing between accessibility and usability.  The latest version of
> skype on the Mac has provided more accessibility (in that more buttons are
> labelled etc) but I just think accessing aspects such as the chat window
> are, at best cumbersome, and at worst downright irritating when using VO.
> 
> I must admit that I keep an old battered Dell laptop running, and about the
> only thing on it is Skype and Jaws.  The reason for this is that I think
> you'll have to go a long long way to beat the superb jaws scripts for skype
> written by Doug Lee.  However, if you need a hand with things mail me off
> list.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Dónal
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna Goodin
> Sent: 15 November 2009 18:46
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> Subject: skype again
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Well, I am back trying to make Skype work, and failing miserably.  I'm
> starting to think I'm just skype-impaired. :)  Is there anyone who'd be
> willing to spend some time with me off-list to see if I can get this
> working?
> Thanks in advance, you can email me at goodi...@msu.edu.  My Skype name is
> Donia.Donna, but since I haven't been very successful with it, I'm not often
> logged in.
> Best,
> Donna
> 
> 
> 
> > 


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