Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread David Ferrin
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Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Andre Williams
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Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Jacob Kruger
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Facebook

2010-11-15 Thread hannah day
hi have you tried to use the mobile site ? i find it's better for the accessibillitey it's m.facebook.com hope that helps chat soon hannah Hannah Day E-mail and Facebook: hannahday2...@googlemail.com MSN hannahday1...@hotmail.co.uk Skype: hannah.day On 15/11/2010 22:07, Jolene Cardenas w

[Blind-Computing] Accessible softphone

2010-11-15 Thread Nimer Jaber
Hello, I'm looking for an accessible SIP softphone. By accessible, I mean one that is usable with JAWS, Window-Eyes, or NVDA. I need it to connect with the Ekiga SIP provider.Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks Nimer J For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://ww

Re: [Blind-Computing] thedownloadlinkwillnotactivate fromwithin outlook express;

2010-11-15 Thread Dan Mccurley
Would you consider walking me through setting program access and defaults so as to make internet explorer my browser? I'm scared to do anything in there for fear of messing things up worse. thanks, Dan - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 6:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Facebook

2010-11-15 Thread Jolene Cardenas
hello once again, I'm sorry but I forgot to mention that I've also used the (plain) Mobile version of Facebook--the one which one of you had referred me to. Even there, certain features aren't accessible and some of the Privacy Settings aren't readily available either. Just within the past 24

Re: [Blind-Computing] Actual key on keyboard is stikinc

2010-11-15 Thread Chris Feist
That's a good idea. I forgot about the compressed air option. Thanks. I'll give it a shot. -Original Message- On Behalf Of Stumpy Maybe there's some dirt in the keyboard. Try turning it over and giving it a good shake, maybe also use a shot of compressed air while it's upside down.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Actual key on keyboard is stikinc

2010-11-15 Thread Stumpy
Maybe there's some dirt in the keyboard. Try turning it over and giving it a good shake, maybe also use a shot of compressed air while it's upside down. Scott -Original Message- From: Chris Feist Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 7:07 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subj

Re: [Blind-Computing] Facebook

2010-11-15 Thread Mich
Hi. try using m.facebook.com that is the moble version of the sight and it works alot better with jaws then the normal one. from Mich. - Original Message - From: "Jolene Cardenas" To: "Blind-Computing" Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Facebook hello

[Blind-Computing] Actual key on keyboard is stikinc

2010-11-15 Thread Chris Feist
Hi. The JAWS key on my keyboard is occasionally getting stuck, and I have to tap on it to get it to pop back up. Is there any suggestions on how I could fix this, or am I looking at replacing this key board at some point? Thank you. Chris Feist - The one and only! "What is the difference betwee

Re: [Blind-Computing] Facebook

2010-11-15 Thread Jackie McBride
>> Article reprinted right after the link. >>> >>> Link: >>> http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20101115/tc_afp/usitcompanyinternetfacebook_20101115202145Facebook >>> launches new messaging service, includes emailby Glenn Chapman - 1 hr 10 >>> mins agoSAN

Re: [Blind-Computing] Facebook

2010-11-15 Thread Trish
Maybe this will be of some help.. For those who use Facebook, you may have noticed you can't get to your account. Here is why: Article reprinted right after the link. Link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20101115/tc_afp/usitcompanyinternetfacebook_20101115202145Facebook launches new mess

[Blind-Computing] Facebook

2010-11-15 Thread Jolene Cardenas
hello everybody, I'm new to this list--and also to Facebook as well. I was just wondering if anyone is experiencing some accessibility issues with the full-featured version of the site because I'm having a hard time trying to use certain features on it with JAWS 11 and Windows Vista. Thanks.

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Lisa P Briones
Hi all, I also use the standard Google site and haven't noticed any major differences beyond maybe slower typing during the edit box, but I think that's because I have the new Google Instant turned on. I've tried turning it off as it does type faster when it's off, but for some reason, this set

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
Yes, you are correct. I disabled the instant search the day it started and haven't had any difficulty with it since. Betsy At 11:44 AM 11/15/2010, you wrote: Not necessarily true. This is not happening to me. I believe the HomePage is the same it has always been if you go into preferences and en

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Andre Williams
Not necessarily true. This is not happening to me. I believe the HomePage is the same it has always been if you go into preferences and enable or disable the instant search. Andre - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-C

Re: [Blind-Computing] Seeking program for speech to text

2010-11-15 Thread Ken Peet
The bbest probram I habe seen is dragon speaking - Original Message - From: "Matt" To: Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 8:17 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Seeking program for speech to text Hello, I remember dragon dictate being a program for taking the spoken word, and having the co

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Gerald Levy
Google apparently changed their classic home page, so now when you type a search phrase into the search field, Google initiates a search before you finish typing. This is okay for sighted users, but can be really annoying for screen reader users. That's why you periodically hear Google annou

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Andre Williams
Well, they offer the alternative search for screen reader users but you don't have to use it. The Google instant search can be disabled in search preferences. Is there something else about the accessible website that would be of any benefit to blind Google users? I have 0 problems with the regul

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Andre, Now when you go to the regular site for google, they direct you to a link for screen readers but when you click on it, it takes you to I google which is similar to MSN. There are other features like instant search which I never saw before until I kind of played with the google site

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THE BLIND

2010-11-15 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, John, I use the google accessible site which is http://labs.google.com/accessible. Hope this helps. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "John Justice" To: Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 3:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THE BLIND I d

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread Andre Williams
Out of curiosity. What has changed with Google? I use the regular site and have not experienced any problems whatsoever. On the Google HomePage you can hit enter on search settings and make your adjustments. Andre - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Monday, Novem

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOOGLE HAS CHANGED AND NOT BETTER FOR THEBLIND

2010-11-15 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Heather, I also use the google accessible site and it works really great for me. I also notice that the google site has changed and it's not as good as it used to be. That's why I switched to the google accessible site. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "heather kd5cbl" To

Re: [Blind-Computing] Seeking program for speech to text

2010-11-15 Thread Hugh
If using windows 7 it can be done I don't know how well it works but -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 2:18 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] Seeking program for speech to text

2010-11-15 Thread Matt
Ah... Well, I doubt Nixon had a pc when he was in office. hahehhahah, thanks for the info from all those who respond, I have sent the info to the man who asked me bout it. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, November 14, 201

Re: [Blind-Computing] want to speed up media

2010-11-15 Thread Jacob Kruger
GOMPlayer is simplest, etc. Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "heather kd5cbl" To: Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 10:08 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] want to speed up media Well, I was listening

[Blind-Computing] want to speed up media

2010-11-15 Thread heather kd5cbl
Well, I was listening to some mp3 lectures using media player classic and itunes. I wanted to know if there is a way to speed up the media like there is with the digital players? Or is there another program that would allow me to speed up the media. I guess I am so used to listening to things