Re: [Blind-Computing] Seemingly non-existant entry

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger
Also, depending on your OS etc., one of the first things I do after starting 
using a machine for the first time is hit the windows key, hit escape so 
that the start button has focus, right click on it and hit enter on 
properties, and in that dialogue I make sure it's set to classic start menu, 
and then tab over to the customise button and hit space on it, and in the 
new dialogue that then pops up you find a list of items to display, 
including things like control panel etc. etc. and after turning them on, tab 
to ok, hit space, tab to other ok, and hit space, and then, you'd find 
things like the control panel under settings.


This is all on win XP, but anyway - one day I'll move up to windows 7 or 
something.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
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To: 
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Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Seemingly non-existant entry



Yes, it sounds so.
Try going to Start >run (hit the letter R for a quick key) > type
control > hit enter.
This should bring up the control panel.
then try looking for user acounts.

On 5/3/09, Cliff Smales  wrote:

When I opened my windows program I found only two settings that are
accessible by the letter, "U".

1. Uninst, (uninstall)

2.Usdpad, something to do with notepad.

Am I in the wrong part of town?

Cliff Smales
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Seemingly non-existant entry

2009-05-03 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Cliff,
The reason you are not finding what you want, is that it sounds like you are 
looking in the Windows directory.
To get to the control panel, do the following:
1. press the key combination, Windows key + R, this will open the run 
dialogue.
2. Type the following:
control
press enter.
This will open the control panel.
3. Now, press the letter U, until you hear, user accounts.
4. when this dialogue opens, you can access your passwords.
HTH,
Richard Q. Justice-website owner
www.blind-computing.com
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To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 9:05 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Seemingly non-existant entry


When I opened my windows program I found only two settings that are 
accessible by the letter, "U".

1. Uninst, (uninstall)

2.Usdpad, something to do with notepad.

Am I in the wrong part of town?

Cliff Smales
csma...@att.net
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Seemingly non-existant entry

2009-05-03 Thread taylor scott
Yes, it sounds so.
Try going to Start >run (hit the letter R for a quick key) > type
control > hit enter.
This should bring up the control panel.
then try looking for user acounts.

On 5/3/09, Cliff Smales  wrote:
> When I opened my windows program I found only two settings that are
> accessible by the letter, "U".
>
> 1. Uninst, (uninstall)
>
> 2.Usdpad, something to do with notepad.
>
> Am I in the wrong part of town?
>
> Cliff Smales
> csma...@att.net
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[Blind-Computing] Seemingly non-existant entry

2009-05-03 Thread Cliff Smales
When I opened my windows program I found only two settings that are accessible 
by the letter, "U".

1. Uninst, (uninstall)

2.Usdpad, something to do with notepad.

Am I in the wrong part of town?

Cliff Smales
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Pannel Question

2009-05-03 Thread taylor scott
Like Chris said, go to user acounts with in the control panel.
Typing a U should move you to it.


On 5/3/09, Chris Hallsworth  wrote:
> Did you not get my response?
>
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> - Original Message -
> From: "Cliff Smales" 
> To: 
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> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Control Pannel Question
>
>
>>I need to get into the windows control pannel, so that I may remove a
>>password that I no longer need.
>>
>> The problem is that all of the listings under windows are abreviated. I'd
>> appreciate any assistance anyone can offer.
>>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Control Pannel Question

2009-05-03 Thread Chris Hallsworth

Did you not get my response?

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- Original Message - 
From: "Cliff Smales" 

To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 10:08 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Control Pannel Question


I need to get into the windows control pannel, so that I may remove a 
password that I no longer need.


The problem is that all of the listings under windows are abreviated. I'd 
appreciate any assistance anyone can offer.


Cliff Smales
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[Blind-Computing] Control Pannel Question

2009-05-03 Thread Cliff Smales
I need to get into the windows control pannel, so that I may remove a password 
that I no longer need.

The problem is that all of the listings under windows are abreviated. I'd 
appreciate any assistance anyone can offer.

Cliff Smales
csma...@att.net
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software

2009-05-03 Thread Donald Marang

Not quite sure why your keys are acting that way.

After activating any menu, I am able to use the standard arrow keys to move 
up and down through menus and right arrow to enter a sub menu and left menu 
to return from a sub menu.  In the Vinux-desktop.txt file, it claims that 
increasing the speed is bound to the Insert + right arrow keys.  It sounds 
like your Insert key is stuck!  I have never had that key stick.  Perhaps it 
is because JAWS has been turned off?  That might change how the system 
handles the Insert key.  I have not had to turn off JAWS.


I assume that by the fact that you were able to login that you had used the 
Control + g keystroke to allow all keys, including modifier keys to be 
directed to VM-Ware Player.  This should stop JAWS from receiving these 
keystrokes or speaking.  It should not be necessary to quit JAWS.


Don Marang


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To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 3:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software



Ok.

Now managed to log into VMWare machine using username/password 
combination, so thanks for that one,

but I assume jaws is catching key combos so will try turning it off or
something and will then see if can access something like the Ubuntu/vinux
menu system.

Note:
Just turned off jaws, and using the left Alt key in conjunction with F2, 
it seemed to activate the main part of the menu, but you seem to have to 
use the numpad cursor keys to start navigating it since normal cursor keys 
seem to be bound to orca settings like faster/slower etc., and for some 
reason I can't get any submenu items to appear, but will carry on playing 
around with it.


Also seem unable to do something like minimize/hide the orca settings 
dialogue.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

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To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software



For anyone using Vinux in an emulator and can get to the username prompt:
The only account I am aware of in this distribution when first starting 
is

"vinux" (all lowercase) for both the Username and Password.  I just tried
it twice.  The first time it would give a beep when I typed each 
character

and the second time it did not provide any feedback.  Perhaps this was
because I had Magic running the first time.  By the way, There is a big
Ubuntu spelled across the login screen.

Do not expect to hear the letters when entering either the Username or
Password.  The guy that packaged the Vinux distribution says there is
currently no way around this limitation.

After a few seconds the Vinux desktop appears and Orca starts speaking!

It is useful to know that the left Alt + F1 key takes you too the Vinux
menus at the very top of the screen.  It contains an Applications, Places
and System menus.  Programs like Open Office an Firefox can be launched
from the Applications menu.  I was disappointed that all of the drives
that were mounted automatically and available in the Places menu with the
Live CD were not configured here.  Look in the Vinux folder for text 
files

describing most of the key bindings.  The System menu allows you to set
preferences and shutdown.

The applications key, like in Windows, often provides useful options.

I have trouble remembering that the Enter key on the keypad is not the
same as the Return key on the main keyboard.  The Enter key instead
announces where you are!  Somewhat like a more verbose version of the 
JAWS

+ Tab function.

With the VMWare Player I found the following:

1.  When I first start the program I get a dialog telling me there is an
update to VMWare Player.  So far I have just pressed Tab to get to the
Cancel button and activated it.

2.  Then I get a dialog that does not work with the JAWS PC cursor.  It
lets you select a new file by browsing, picking a recently opened file or
downloading a new distribution.  I use the JAWS cursor to find Vinux in
the recently opened section and clicking on it.  I believe the first time
I had to use the browse button.  I may be able to create a shortcut on my
desktop that passes the filename on the command line.

3.  Then a dialog appears to explain how the hardware is shared between
the emulator and Windows.  So far I have just pressed Enter.

4.  Vinux now starts booting in the window.

5.  To turn control of the keyboard to Vinux (or any other operating
system in VMWare Player), press Control + g.

6.  to switch back to windows, press Control + Alt together.  This is a
strange combination, since they both are just modifier keys.  I would
think that would limit any Control + Alt + any other key combinations 
from

being used in Vinux.  I have not seen any such combination needed yet.  I
have had a slight problem where either the Control or Alt key gets stuck
after returning to Windows and JAWS.  I normally press Escape afterward

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to get there

2009-05-03 Thread Moderator
Please be more descriptive with your subject lines.
"How to get there", doesn't tell us if you want directions to the store, or 
somewhere on the computer.
Thank you,
Richard Q. Justice-list moderator
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- Original Message - 
From: "Cliff Smales" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 10:00 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] How to get there


I need to get into the control pannel for windows, so as to remove a 
password that is no longer applicable. How do I get there?

My problem is that, when I get into windows, all the options are abreviated, 
and I'm unfamiliar with most of the

Any help would be hugely appreciated.

Cliff Smales
csma...@att.net
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Making Winamp The Default Player

2009-05-03 Thread Pedro Romero
Thanks. This is also very helpful. 
Amazing how many ways there are to accomplish a given task.

Pete

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Re: [Blind-Computing] How to get there

2009-05-03 Thread Chris Hallsworth
You're looking for user accounts. It's the only one beginning with U 
usually, so hit U till you hear user accounts, and press enter. After that, 
well, it depends on your version of Windows, as XP and Vista are slightly 
different in that field.


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- Original Message - 
From: "Cliff Smales" 

To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 3:00 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] How to get there


I need to get into the control pannel for windows, so as to remove a 
password that is no longer applicable. How do I get there?


My problem is that, when I get into windows, all the options are 
abreviated, and I'm unfamiliar with most of the


Any help would be hugely appreciated.

Cliff Smales
csma...@att.net
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[Blind-Computing] How to get there

2009-05-03 Thread Cliff Smales
I need to get into the control pannel for windows, so as to remove a password 
that is no longer applicable. How do I get there?

My problem is that, when I get into windows, all the options are abreviated, 
and I'm unfamiliar with most of the 

Any help would be hugely appreciated.

Cliff Smales
csma...@att.net
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[Blind-Computing] Re transferring data from one computer to another

2009-05-03 Thread First CRC Tom Vos
If all you have are a few emails, you could email them to yourself, and
open them on the new computer.
If you have quite a bit of material, the other methods already mentioned
would be better.
Blessings,
Tom

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Re: [Blind-Computing] Making Winamp The Default Player

2009-05-03 Thread Trepan Singh
Hi, no need to go to control panel. For the purpose The steps are-
Go to a mp3 file, select it, press application key, press H so that you'll
hit "open with", press c, you'll hit choose programme, search Winump there,
press tab, a check box will appear, check it, press tab until you find o.k.
button, press O.K. and enjoy.
Trepan Singh
ts.neg...@gmail.com
Skype trepan6

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Subject: [Blind-Computing] Making Winamp The Default Player

Hi all. 
Is there somewhere I can go in the control pannel to make Winamp the default
player primarily for MP3's?
Thanks.
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Re: [Blind-Computing] using vinux 1.4 on eeepc 1000h netbook

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger
I don't know enough about it yet to really help, but these search results 
might help:

http://www.google.com/cse?ie=UTF-8&cx=000183394137052953072%3Azc1orsc6mbq&q=ubuntu%7C%7Cvinux+wireless+configuration&btnG=Search

Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

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From: "jeremy" 

To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 5:02 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] using vinux 1.4 on eeepc 1000h netbook


Hello list. I have noticed that some of us have taken the time to go out 
and get these wonderful little computers do to there price and size. I got 
me a asus eeepc 1000h netbook which I can say I absolutely love but am 
having an issue when I am running vinux, live on it. of corse, the best 
way to get it going in the first place is to install vinux on a flashdrive 
which I did and boots just fine. Problem is getting the wireless to worrk. 
I do not have the option currently to use ethernet so wireless is the way 
I have to go. I am not good enough at linux unfortunitly to see what the 
problem may be. Perhaps it's drivers I need, perhaps it's something else. 
If anyone has ever tried something like this and had better luck, any 
ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger

Oh yes, and my memorex came with a nice little belt pouch - LOL!

Stay well

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'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

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To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive


I've got a memorex 8Gb flash drive which is literally around 5cm by 5cm by 
2cm, and it works fine for whatever I've used it for and it was also quite 
cheap considering since got it for ZAR340 (around 35 dollars) from the 
supermarket where I do grocery shopping online.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message - 
From: "Gerald Levy" 

To: "blind-computing" 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:38 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive




Good morning listers.  I'm in the market for an 8gb flash drive for file 
backup.  Are they really as easy to use as simply plugging them into a 
USB port?  Are there any special considerations for using one of these 
little gizmos with JAWS?  Can they be used with the Windows Backup 
utility to back up my documents and settings folder?  Which brands should 
I consider or avoid?  Any advice would be appreciated.


Gerald
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows media player

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger

What version are you using?

The standard keystroke for jumping to next track is Ctrl + F, but you can 
double check this by looking at the menu system, but for standard/classic 
menus in WMPlayer 11, you first have to hit Ctrl + M.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
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'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

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From: "Cliff Smales" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 6:47 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows media player


I can get my windows media player to start and play a compact disk straight 
through, but can not gett it to jump to another selection, or any of the 
many other things I know it can do. Is it something that I should do, or 
should have done?


Cliff Smales
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger
I've got a memorex 8Gb flash drive which is literally around 5cm by 5cm by 
2cm, and it works fine for whatever I've used it for and it was also quite 
cheap considering since got it for ZAR340 (around 35 dollars) from the 
supermarket where I do grocery shopping online.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message - 
From: "Gerald Levy" 

To: "blind-computing" 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:38 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive




Good morning listers.  I'm in the market for an 8gb flash drive for file 
backup.  Are they really as easy to use as simply plugging them into a USB 
port?  Are there any special considerations for using one of these little 
gizmos with JAWS?  Can they be used with the Windows Backup utility to 
back up my documents and settings folder?  Which brands should I consider 
or avoid?  Any advice would be appreciated.


Gerald
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Re: [Blind-Computing] strange problems with jaws

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger

Sounds like your one Ctrl key is stuck on your keyboard or something.

Try turning on keyboard help and see if everything being typed is in 
conjunction with a Ctrl key.


If so, try tapping them etc. to see if you can get it unstuck.

Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
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'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message - 
From: "Marvin Hunkin" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 3:23 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] strange problems with jaws



HI.
well, could not find a repair jaws options.
so downloaded and had to uninstall jaws, then reinstall it.
then, now when i do alt f it says alt control f and when i do a alt f 4, 
it says a control alt f 4, and nothing happens.

so where can i find the repair option in jaws 10.
cheers Marvin.
ps: now using windows mail and i have to press the alt key, then arrow 
down to send message, and the menus and keyboard keys do not work.

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Re: [Blind-Computing] Transferring data from one computer to another

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger
Apart from other methods for exporting different mail programs content, if 
you are under windows xp (and might also be there in vista, but not sure), 
go to start menu, programs, accessories, system tools and choose files and 
settings transfer wizard.


This works for some basics, and unfortunately doesn't always run too happily 
on my over configured machines (again for want of a better term), but it's 
specifically designed for transferring data/configurations over from one 
machine to another.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
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To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 11:18 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Transferring data from one computer to another



Hi,

How do I transfer things like email from one computer to another?

Alana

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Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger

Ok.

Now managed to log into VMWare machine using username/password combination, 
so thanks for that one,

but I assume jaws is catching key combos so will try turning it off or
something and will then see if can access something like the Ubuntu/vinux
menu system.

Note:
Just turned off jaws, and using the left Alt key in conjunction with F2, it 
seemed to activate the main part of the menu, but you seem to have to use 
the numpad cursor keys to start navigating it since normal cursor keys seem 
to be bound to orca settings like faster/slower etc., and for some reason I 
can't get any submenu items to appear, but will carry on playing around with 
it.


Also seem unable to do something like minimize/hide the orca settings 
dialogue.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message - 
From: "Donald Marang" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 10:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software



For anyone using Vinux in an emulator and can get to the username prompt:
The only account I am aware of in this distribution when first starting is
"vinux" (all lowercase) for both the Username and Password.  I just tried
it twice.  The first time it would give a beep when I typed each character
and the second time it did not provide any feedback.  Perhaps this was
because I had Magic running the first time.  By the way, There is a big
Ubuntu spelled across the login screen.

Do not expect to hear the letters when entering either the Username or
Password.  The guy that packaged the Vinux distribution says there is
currently no way around this limitation.

After a few seconds the Vinux desktop appears and Orca starts speaking!

It is useful to know that the left Alt + F1 key takes you too the Vinux
menus at the very top of the screen.  It contains an Applications, Places
and System menus.  Programs like Open Office an Firefox can be launched
from the Applications menu.  I was disappointed that all of the drives
that were mounted automatically and available in the Places menu with the
Live CD were not configured here.  Look in the Vinux folder for text files
describing most of the key bindings.  The System menu allows you to set
preferences and shutdown.

The applications key, like in Windows, often provides useful options.

I have trouble remembering that the Enter key on the keypad is not the
same as the Return key on the main keyboard.  The Enter key instead
announces where you are!  Somewhat like a more verbose version of the JAWS
+ Tab function.

With the VMWare Player I found the following:

1.  When I first start the program I get a dialog telling me there is an
update to VMWare Player.  So far I have just pressed Tab to get to the
Cancel button and activated it.

2.  Then I get a dialog that does not work with the JAWS PC cursor.  It
lets you select a new file by browsing, picking a recently opened file or
downloading a new distribution.  I use the JAWS cursor to find Vinux in
the recently opened section and clicking on it.  I believe the first time
I had to use the browse button.  I may be able to create a shortcut on my
desktop that passes the filename on the command line.

3.  Then a dialog appears to explain how the hardware is shared between
the emulator and Windows.  So far I have just pressed Enter.

4.  Vinux now starts booting in the window.

5.  To turn control of the keyboard to Vinux (or any other operating
system in VMWare Player), press Control + g.

6.  to switch back to windows, press Control + Alt together.  This is a
strange combination, since they both are just modifier keys.  I would
think that would limit any Control + Alt + any other key combinations from
being used in Vinux.  I have not seen any such combination needed yet.  I
have had a slight problem where either the Control or Alt key gets stuck
after returning to Windows and JAWS.  I normally press Escape afterwards
to check if either key is stuck.  If it is, I press the right Control and
Alt keys again to release the stuck key.

Hope these tidbits help.

Don Marang


- Original Message - 
From: "Jacob Kruger" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software



Ok.

Downloaded it and tried it out, and it seems to work Ok, except that
again, after I hear Orca saying I must enter a username and password,
nothing seems to happen, but will test it a bit more, etc.

Also did stop jaws once I told it to start, but should maybe stop it
before even trying to open it as well - will test it a bit more.

Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message - 
From: "Donald Marang" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software



Hi Jacob,

Have you tried the virtual machine at the Vinux site?  It is called,
"Vinux_Virtual_Edition_1.4.exe" and is c

Re: [Blind-Computing] defragging

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger

Yup.

The defragging analysis checks out the percentage of the drive that is 
cluttered (for want of a better word), with files that are stored in smaller 
pieces, so if it says you don't need to, then don't bother.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 4:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] defragging



That just means that you don't need to Defrag at the time.
- Original Message - 
From: "Riley Blake " 

To: 
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 3:52 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] defragging


Hi all.  I'm considering defragging my hard drive, but I had a strange 
issue that I'm wondering about.  When I do it, and hit theanalyze button 
I'm told that this drive doesn't need to be defragged.  I have never 
defragged my hardrive, so I was wondering why I was getting this message. 
Should I defrag any way?  I'm using windows XP sp 3.



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Re: [Blind-Computing] Outlook

2009-05-03 Thread Jacob Kruger
Not sure since haven't used outlook 2007 for around 2 months now, but if I 
remember correctly, when you just activate the menus by hitting the space 
bar before just moving left/right, or using Ctrl + tab to change menu 
structure, I think the outlook one is the default menu, but wasn't really a 
problem for me back then.


Think they also told me that the old keyboard shortcuts generally work, so, 
something like Alt + E should still activate a version of the edit menu even 
though it doesn't really show up.


Stay well

Jacob Kruger
Blind Biker
Skype: BlindZA
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...'

- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 

To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 03, 2009 7:49 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Outlook



I am almost finished configuring Outlook thanks to a
tutorial I found.  The trouble I am having is the tutorial
tells me to make sure the Outlook Bar in the views menu is
not checked.  I am using Outlook 2007, and I can't figure
out which one it is or equivalent to.  Does anyone have any
suggestions?

rogelio.terra...@gmail.com




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