Re: [Blind-Computing] What is the hot key for renaming a worksheetinMS Excel?

2009-08-01 Thread Annette Carr
When you are in a worksheet, F2 will put you inside of the cell you are
focused on so that you can edit it.  Not sure if F2 does other things when
in Excel in other views or dialog boxes.

HTH,
Annette
 

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F2
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Subject: [Blind-Computing] What is the hot key for renaming a worksheet inMS
Excel?


> Greetings,
> I would like to know what is the hot key for renaming a worksheet in 
> MS Excel?
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
> Perry
>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] scanner help

2009-08-01 Thread angel238
This is why, I think, we should not worry about things like whether pictures 
scan properly.  Our major concern should be  whether our scanner works 
properly with our optical character recognition programs.
- Original Message - 
From: "Mystical Charm" 

To: 
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:04 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] scanner help


I have to give a little background info in case it is needed to understand 
my situation.


About a month or so ago I had Windows 2000  and I used a Epson Perfection 
1670 scanner, which I still have and use. Also, I use my scanner mainly 
with Kurzweil 1000 version 9.


I upgraded to Windows XP Pro because my hard drive got corrupted somehow. 
My friend, who works on my computer, did a reinstall and that is when I 
upgraded to Win XP Pro. My scanner worked fine and I could still use 
Kurzweil. Though, when my friend did a reinstall he did not put the Epson 
Smart Panel in or anything else that was on the original disk. The only 
thing of Epson I had was in the Start menu which was, Epson Scan.


The other day my boyfriend wanted me to scan a picture for him and that is 
when we noticed that the picture wasn't coming up like it use to. I called 
my friend and that is when he told me it was probably because he forgot to 
install the Epson Smart Panel.


So, thinking everything was fine today, I was going to scan some things in 
Kurzweil and the scanner would not move. The light was on near the buttons 
and the light on the scanner bar was on but the bar would not move. This 
could have been do to my boyfriend hitting some of the buttons on the 
front of the scanner. Again, I'll mention that after the install of XP the 
scanner worked fine and I could scan materials in Kurzweil.


Well, I found my CD of Epson and installed everything. The scanner bar 
moves now which I suppose is good. It was a successful install as I was 
told on the screen. When I go to the Start menu now it has extra stuff of 
Epson but the Epson scan option does not open any more like it did. My 
biggest concern is thinking that the bar moved now I could use Kurzweil. I 
open Kurzweil and tried to scan several things that I have scanned in the 
past (like a test to see if it would work) and Kurzweil does not recognize 
that there are any pages.


I'm not sure of what to do. I tried calling my friend a couple of times 
but he hasn't gotten back to me.


Is there anything I could do or try? I did look in Kurzweil to make sure 
the scanner was listed and it was.


Thank you,
Melissa
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[Blind-Computing] Itunes

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
I haad a question for the group. My daughter says that Itunes does have a 
forward and a rewind but that she clicks it with the mouse.  We should try to 
get them to make those buttons accessible.  "How can we go about this?"
rogelio.terra...@gmail.com
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[Blind-Computing] Is this website accessible?

2009-08-01 Thread Mark
Hi

 Recently I tried to play music from a public radio website. Every time I 
click the play button nothing happens. I am using the latest version of Jaws 
and Vista. I was wondering if people could check out the following link and 
tell me how to access this site please?

http://kexp.org/streamarchive/streamarchive.asp
Thank you.

God bless,
Mark
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Compiling a play list

2009-08-01 Thread Donald Marang

Hi Maria,

I am sure that you have a certain rationale for deciding to get a CD 
changer.  Can I ask why you would prefer a large changer rather than 
'digitize' the entire collection?


Personally, I would buy a cheap 1 TB external USB drive and just rip all of 
the CDs to disk with Windows Media Player.  Large 1 TB disks are now less 
than $100.  I prefer to rip to a high quality MP3 format.  That way it can 
be played on any device.  Yes, it will take some time to rip 400  CDs.  But, 
the process takes little user intervention.  Most of the time you don't even 
have to pay attention to determine the title or contents of the CD.  I would 
do this task in the background as I did other things that do not hog 
resources.  Perhaps while reading mail.  It becomes like an assembly line. 
Just swap in a new CD.


There are endless advantages to converting CDs to a MP3 library.  Possibly 
the biggest is having a digital backup.  Actually, with a valuable 
collection, I would make multiple copies.  It would certainly solve your 
current problem, because all of the information would be instantly available 
in the Media Library.  Once in the Library songs can be searched for and 
categorized in many ways.  The songs would all be instantly available.


Does the CD changer come with any special software to work with Windows 
Media Player, Winamp or iTunes?  I really do not see how this device would 
be useful without such software that automatically does what you are 
requesting.  Ideally, it's software should work with the player software to 
make the player think all of the songs are available all of the time and 
know when to switch CDs.  This device will also require some time to 'mount' 
the desired CD, start playing the track and will take longer to retrieve the 
song data while playing.  Does this changer 'mount' more than one CD at a 
time?  How long would it take to switch from a song on one CD to a song on a 
different CD?  This will occur all of the time in a typical playlist. 
Changers are also susceptible to hardware failures since they have more 
moving parts.


Don Marang


- Original Message - 
From: "Maria Campbell" 

To: 
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 11:47 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Compiling a play list



   I'm setting up a 400-CD changer.
I want to compile a list of songs on each CD without having to type out 
the title of each song.

How can I do this with Winamp or Windows Media or whatever?
I know I'm lazy but I'm confident that one of you very smart people will 
let me know how to do it.

Thank you in advance of course.


Sunny Day
Maria Campbell
lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net

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[Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
I just wanted to let   the group know.  Those of us that barely purchased an
Asus Netbook.  I am returning mine today.  They have an Audio problem and
the manufacturer told me that this can not be corrected.  Unless you are
willing to run a System Recovery every other day, then you can keep.  I am
going to get my money back and purchase a Toshiba for $50 more.  Just
thought I'd let everyone know. 

 

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[Blind-Computing] Coverting WAV files to MP3

2009-08-01 Thread Martin Blackwell
The Victor Stream Reader converts its Notes to wav files for playing on the
PC.  Is there a way to quickly convert those WAV files to MP3 so they can be
sent over email (WAV is too big). Don't need any other sound features than
that. Thanks.

Martin
 
 
 


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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Albert Cutolo

Hello Rogelio.
SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what 
the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either play 
something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the 
product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to 
purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks for 
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Is this website accessible?

2009-08-01 Thread Donald Marang

Hi Mark,

This site seems very difficult,.  I had no problems subscribing to their 
podcasts.  They support a wide variety of readers.  They also seem to 
provide a variety of live and archived streams, including MP3 and 
uncompressed.  I was not able to get any of these streams to start. 
Apparently there are icons inside the Flash object for the different 
formats.  Unfortunately, JAWS does not seem to be able to position the JAWS 
cursor within the Flash object.  I could not find a "play" button.  The 
closest thing I could find was a "LISTEN NOW" Flash button, which did 
nothing.  Using system Access did no better.


If you want to look through the archives, Internet Explorer 7 does not work 
well with the combo boxes to select program, host or time.  Firefox 3.5.1 
handled these controls normally.  I still had the same problems playing the 
archive I selected that I had with the live stream.


I would contact them to let them know that you are unable to select  a 
format and start the stream.  They seem to know  about streaming, but I 
don't think their Flash objects have accessibility enabled.  They need to 
modify their Flash objects.  At least accessibility code needs to be enabled 
/ added to these critical controls to start the stream.


Don Marang


- Original Message - 
From: "Mark" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 12:35 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is this website accessible?



Hi

Recently I tried to play music from a public radio website. Every time 
I click the play button nothing happens. I am using the latest version of 
Jaws and Vista. I was wondering if people could check out the following 
link and tell me how to access this site please?


http://kexp.org/streamarchive/streamarchive.asp
Thank you.

God bless,
Mark
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[Blind-Computing] Partition drive with recovery disks?

2009-08-01 Thread Debbie Bugella
Hi:

I have to reformat my daughter's computer using the recovery disks that came 
with it. Is there any way to partition the drive when doing this? I am not used 
to using recovery CDs. With Mine I was able to use the windows unattended setup 
so realize I can't do my daughter's without sighted help. Does anyone know if 
there is a prompt during the install to do a partition with recovery CDs? 
Thanks, Deb.
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Coverting WAV files to MP3

2009-08-01 Thread Donald Marang
I use a simple, accessible, free software called WinLame.  I can't remember 
the website off hand.


Don Marang


- Original Message - 
From: "Martin Blackwell" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Coverting WAV files to MP3


The Victor Stream Reader converts its Notes to wav files for playing on 
the
PC.  Is there a way to quickly convert those WAV files to MP3 so they can 
be

sent over email (WAV is too big). Don't need any other sound features than
that. Thanks.

Martin





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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
This is what happens.  You'll be on line or something.  And the audio just
totally stops.  Your computer crashes.  When you try to restart it re-starts
and it works well for a sighted person.  But there is n0o Audio.  Yesterday
my oldest daughter spent about 3 hours on the phone with them.  I am the one
that figured out an easier resolution.  They said run a System Recovery.  I
ran a completed System Restore.  After that it asked me to insert the
Recovery disks for the Audio files.  And this is after my daughter went on
line with their technicians and got those drivers.  Those don't work
correctly with it.  You need the ones from the disk.  When you are
re-installing them from the disks, a pop up comes up telling you about an
incompatibility and if you continue this will re-occur in the future.  I
still continued anyway.  It made my computer work again.  So I called the
manufacturer and told them about it.  They said they were aware of it and
there was nothing you or they can do about it.  So this morning the same
thing happened all over again.  If I want it to work correctly I have to
 Do the same thing all over again.  It requires sighted assistance and I am
not trying to do this over and over every other day.  It is hard enough for
some of us blind people to get sighted assistance.  So I am returning it to
Best Buy in a little while.  I am getting a Toshiba with the same specs for
$349.99.  They also offer the option to upgrade to 2GB of RAM.  HP could not
offer me that option.  This is why I am going with Toshiba. 
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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hello Rogelio.
SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what 
the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either play 
something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the 
product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to 
purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks for 
informing us of this  situation. 



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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Every thing is the same on the Toshiba.  HP doesn't offer the upgrade of
RAM.  

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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hello Rogelio.
SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what 
the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either play 
something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the 
product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to 
purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks for 
informing us of this  situation. 



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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Gerald Levy


This is a cautionary tale.  You should never buy a netbook or laptop from a 
fly-by-night outfit that didn't even exist two years ago.  Always stick with 
an established brand with a proven track record even if it's more expensive. 
You're much more likely to get a quality product that works.  It's too bad 
you have to pay a restocking fee to return the Asus to Best Buy.


Gerald
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users



Every thing is the same on the Toshiba.  HP doesn't offer the upgrade of
RAM.

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From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hello Rogelio.
SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
play

something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
for

informing us of this  situation.



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[Blind-Computing] OCR Programs?

2009-08-01 Thread Mark
Hi
 Although I have had great success with the OCR software I use, I would be 
interested in hearing about what types of OCR programs people are using and how 
they like them. I need to load an OCR program on my latest computer.

God bless,
Mark
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
You just hit the naikl right on the head.  Why do you think this time around
I bypassed all those cheaper brands and looked at nothing but the better
brands.  Remember, as blind computer users we got to have these machines in
tip top shape.

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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:10 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


This is a cautionary tale.  You should never buy a netbook or laptop from a 
fly-by-night outfit that didn't even exist two years ago.  Always stick with

an established brand with a proven track record even if it's more expensive.

You're much more likely to get a quality product that works.  It's too bad 
you have to pay a restocking fee to return the Asus to Best Buy.

Gerald
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


> Every thing is the same on the Toshiba.  HP doesn't offer the upgrade of
> RAM.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users
>
> Hello Rogelio.
> SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
> the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
> play
> something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
> product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
> purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
> for
> informing us of this  situation.
>
>
>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
I am getting my complete refund.  The only reason why I got into with them
is because they wanted me to wait two weeks until the refund was processed
into my brothers credit card before I could get the other.  I told them, I
gave that man cash.  They didn't care.  So I told them I was going to buy
the sam Toshiba Mini-Notebook elsewhere.  So I am getting it from Amazon.  I
just sent my daughter and my sister back to the store with it.

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:10 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


This is a cautionary tale.  You should never buy a netbook or laptop from a 
fly-by-night outfit that didn't even exist two years ago.  Always stick with

an established brand with a proven track record even if it's more expensive.

You're much more likely to get a quality product that works.  It's too bad 
you have to pay a restocking fee to return the Asus to Best Buy.

Gerald
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


> Every thing is the same on the Toshiba.  HP doesn't offer the upgrade of
> RAM.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users
>
> Hello Rogelio.
> SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
> the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
> play
> something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
> product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
> purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
> for
> informing us of this  situation.
>
>
>
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>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Thank God.  My sister just called me from Best Buy and they are going to do
the exchange.  I am just going to pay the additional $50 for the Toshiba.
Best Buy saved the day.

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:10 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


This is a cautionary tale.  You should never buy a netbook or laptop from a 
fly-by-night outfit that didn't even exist two years ago.  Always stick with

an established brand with a proven track record even if it's more expensive.

You're much more likely to get a quality product that works.  It's too bad 
you have to pay a restocking fee to return the Asus to Best Buy.

Gerald
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


> Every thing is the same on the Toshiba.  HP doesn't offer the upgrade of
> RAM.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users
>
> Hello Rogelio.
> SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
> the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
> play
> something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
> product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
> purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
> for
> informing us of this  situation.
>
>
>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] OCR Programs?

2009-08-01 Thread Marilyn Walker
Mar, try the kurzweil 1000.  It's the only ocr I have used and I like it 
just fine.  There's user list with tech support people on it all the time. 
There is a demo at the web site:.  marilyn
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:14 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] OCR Programs?


: Hi
: Although I have had great success with the OCR software I use, I would 
be interested in hearing about what types of OCR programs people are using 
and how they like them. I need to load an OCR program on my latest computer.
:
: God bless,
: Mark
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Man that is the  last time I shop with a no name brand product.  I thought I
learned my lesson when I was 5 years old.  When I learned and tested the
differences.

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[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:10 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


This is a cautionary tale.  You should never buy a netbook or laptop from a 
fly-by-night outfit that didn't even exist two years ago.  Always stick with

an established brand with a proven track record even if it's more expensive.

You're much more likely to get a quality product that works.  It's too bad 
you have to pay a restocking fee to return the Asus to Best Buy.

Gerald
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


> Every thing is the same on the Toshiba.  HP doesn't offer the upgrade of
> RAM.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users
>
> Hello Rogelio.
> SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
> the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
> play
> something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
> product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
> purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
> for
> informing us of this  situation.
>
>
>
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> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
>
>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Albert Cutolo

Hi Rogelio.

Thank you for providing us asus netbook users  with this very comprehensive 
report of the problem that you had the misfortune too experience.  Here's 
the model of the asus netbook that I purchased.  It is, Asus  e e e Pc 1005 
ha, with expandible memory.  Is this the model that you are having trouble 
with?  Please, if you would, let me know if this particular model is the one 
that your refering too, so that if have too return it, I will before I leave 
too visit my Mother and sister next week in Michigan.   Believe me, I very 
much appreciate any and all of the help and advice and suggestions that you 
can give me when it comes too resolving any possible future problems that I 
might encounter with this particular model of netbook from Asus.  This is 
what happens when there is poor quality control on the part of the company. 
More often then not,  companies are far too willing too push there products 
on the market, without making sure that the quality of the merchandise that 
there selling is of good quality and of a hirer standard.  Maybe if 
businesses cared less about making high profits, and more about quality 
rather then quantity,  they'd have mor   of a satisfied customer.
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users



This is what happens.  You'll be on line or something.  And the audio just
totally stops.  Your computer crashes.  When you try to restart it 
re-starts
and it works well for a sighted person.  But there is n0o Audio. 
Yesterday
my oldest daughter spent about 3 hours on the phone with them.  I am the 
one
that figured out an easier resolution.  They said run a System Recovery. 
I

ran a completed System Restore.  After that it asked me to insert the
Recovery disks for the Audio files.  And this is after my daughter went on
line with their technicians and got those drivers.  Those don't work
correctly with it.  You need the ones from the disk.  When you are
re-installing them from the disks, a pop up comes up telling you about an
incompatibility and if you continue this will re-occur in the future.  I
still continued anyway.  It made my computer work again.  So I called the
manufacturer and told them about it.  They said they were aware of it and
there was nothing you or they can do about it.  So this morning the same
thing happened all over again.  If I want it to work correctly I have to
Do the same thing all over again.  It requires sighted assistance and I am
not trying to do this over and over every other day.  It is hard enough 
for
some of us blind people to get sighted assistance.  So I am returning it 
to
Best Buy in a little while.  I am getting a Toshiba with the same specs 
for
$349.99.  They also offer the option to upgrade to 2GB of RAM.  HP could 
not

offer me that option.  This is why I am going with Toshiba.
-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hello Rogelio.
SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
play

something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
for

informing us of this  situation.



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[Blind-Computing] computer acting differently

2009-08-01 Thread Cliff Smales
My computer has had a change of behavior, so to speak.

Usually, I can go to my "in box" and it will stay there as long as I wish it 
to, giving me immediate access to my messages.

Recently, however, If I leave it in active for even a few minutes, I'll get the 
following message when I try to check my e-mails:

"no window is active. press windows key+m." 

Once I do this, I'm back in business, as usual.

How do I restore my former situation of my "in box" remaining opened, as long 
as I wish.

Many Thanks,
Cliff Smales
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Frank Ventura
Whats the audio problem? Many folks are using these every day.
Frank

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rogelio
Terrazas
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:21 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

I just wanted to let   the group know.  Those of us that barely
purchased an
Asus Netbook.  I am returning mine today.  They have an Audio problem
and
the manufacturer told me that this can not be corrected.  Unless you are
willing to run a System Recovery every other day, then you can keep.  I
am
going to get my money back and purchase a Toshiba for $50 more.  Just
thought I'd let everyone know. 

 

rogelio.terra...@gmail.com

 

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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Frank Ventura
What model of Asus is it, I haven't experienced anything like this.
Actually I was rather impressed with the audio of the two Asus netbooks
we have here, different models I would assume.
Frank

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rogelio
Terrazas
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:37 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

This is what happens.  You'll be on line or something.  And the audio
just
totally stops.  Your computer crashes.  When you try to restart it
re-starts
and it works well for a sighted person.  But there is n0o Audio.
Yesterday
my oldest daughter spent about 3 hours on the phone with them.  I am the
one
that figured out an easier resolution.  They said run a System Recovery.
I
ran a completed System Restore.  After that it asked me to insert the
Recovery disks for the Audio files.  And this is after my daughter went
on
line with their technicians and got those drivers.  Those don't work
correctly with it.  You need the ones from the disk.  When you are
re-installing them from the disks, a pop up comes up telling you about
an
incompatibility and if you continue this will re-occur in the future.  I
still continued anyway.  It made my computer work again.  So I called
the
manufacturer and told them about it.  They said they were aware of it
and
there was nothing you or they can do about it.  So this morning the same
thing happened all over again.  If I want it to work correctly I have to
 Do the same thing all over again.  It requires sighted assistance and I
am
not trying to do this over and over every other day.  It is hard enough
for
some of us blind people to get sighted assistance.  So I am returning it
to
Best Buy in a little while.  I am getting a Toshiba with the same specs
for
$349.99.  They also offer the option to upgrade to 2GB of RAM.  HP could
not
offer me that option.  This is why I am going with Toshiba. 
-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert
Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hello Rogelio.
SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us
what 
the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either
play 
something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the 
product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to 
purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks
for 
informing us of this  situation. 



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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Yes mine is just the blue one.  The only difference was the battery life.
Mine was 4 hours, that why it cost $299.99.  I just coffed up the extra $100
and got the deluxe mini from Toshiba.  It has Blue Tooth and upgradable to 2
GB.  On line they got the same on for $349.99 without the Blue Tooth.  I got
mine from the store.  I am paying a little less.  On line they wanted to
charge an additional $23 for shipping where as my sister is picking it up
from the store so really I am paying an additional $77.  Minus the $15 I got
back last week for the first problem I had.  tThat brings it to $62.  By the
way, it is not called deluxe.  It is just loaded.  Never will I shop cheap
again.

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 5:06 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hi Rogelio.

Thank you for providing us asus netbook users  with this very comprehensive 
report of the problem that you had the misfortune too experience.  Here's 
the model of the asus netbook that I purchased.  It is, Asus  e e e Pc 1005 
ha, with expandible memory.  Is this the model that you are having trouble 
with?  Please, if you would, let me know if this particular model is the one

that your refering too, so that if have too return it, I will before I leave

too visit my Mother and sister next week in Michigan.   Believe me, I very 
much appreciate any and all of the help and advice and suggestions that you 
can give me when it comes too resolving any possible future problems that I 
might encounter with this particular model of netbook from Asus.  This is 
what happens when there is poor quality control on the part of the company. 
More often then not,  companies are far too willing too push there products 
on the market, without making sure that the quality of the merchandise that 
there selling is of good quality and of a hirer standard.  Maybe if 
businesses cared less about making high profits, and more about quality 
rather then quantity,  they'd have mor   of a satisfied customer.
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


> This is what happens.  You'll be on line or something.  And the audio just
> totally stops.  Your computer crashes.  When you try to restart it 
> re-starts
> and it works well for a sighted person.  But there is n0o Audio. 
> Yesterday
> my oldest daughter spent about 3 hours on the phone with them.  I am the 
> one
> that figured out an easier resolution.  They said run a System Recovery. 
> I
> ran a completed System Restore.  After that it asked me to insert the
> Recovery disks for the Audio files.  And this is after my daughter went on
> line with their technicians and got those drivers.  Those don't work
> correctly with it.  You need the ones from the disk.  When you are
> re-installing them from the disks, a pop up comes up telling you about an
> incompatibility and if you continue this will re-occur in the future.  I
> still continued anyway.  It made my computer work again.  So I called the
> manufacturer and told them about it.  They said they were aware of it and
> there was nothing you or they can do about it.  So this morning the same
> thing happened all over again.  If I want it to work correctly I have to
> Do the same thing all over again.  It requires sighted assistance and I am
> not trying to do this over and over every other day.  It is hard enough 
> for
> some of us blind people to get sighted assistance.  So I am returning it 
> to
> Best Buy in a little while.  I am getting a Toshiba with the same specs 
> for
> $349.99.  They also offer the option to upgrade to 2GB of RAM.  HP could 
> not
> offer me that option.  This is why I am going with Toshiba.
> -Original Message-
> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users
>
> Hello Rogelio.
> SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
> the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
> play
> something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
> product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
> purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
> for
> informing us of this  situation.
>
>
>
> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
>
>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Mine is the 1005 HA Blu that is the only difference.  Battery life is the
difference.  My new Toshiba lasts 10 hours and is upgradable to 2 GB RAM.
Where HP and Dell you can't upgrade to 2 GB of RAM.  

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 5:06 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hi Rogelio.

Thank you for providing us asus netbook users  with this very comprehensive 
report of the problem that you had the misfortune too experience.  Here's 
the model of the asus netbook that I purchased.  It is, Asus  e e e Pc 1005 
ha, with expandible memory.  Is this the model that you are having trouble 
with?  Please, if you would, let me know if this particular model is the one

that your refering too, so that if have too return it, I will before I leave

too visit my Mother and sister next week in Michigan.   Believe me, I very 
much appreciate any and all of the help and advice and suggestions that you 
can give me when it comes too resolving any possible future problems that I 
might encounter with this particular model of netbook from Asus.  This is 
what happens when there is poor quality control on the part of the company. 
More often then not,  companies are far too willing too push there products 
on the market, without making sure that the quality of the merchandise that 
there selling is of good quality and of a hirer standard.  Maybe if 
businesses cared less about making high profits, and more about quality 
rather then quantity,  they'd have mor   of a satisfied customer.
- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


> This is what happens.  You'll be on line or something.  And the audio just
> totally stops.  Your computer crashes.  When you try to restart it 
> re-starts
> and it works well for a sighted person.  But there is n0o Audio. 
> Yesterday
> my oldest daughter spent about 3 hours on the phone with them.  I am the 
> one
> that figured out an easier resolution.  They said run a System Recovery. 
> I
> ran a completed System Restore.  After that it asked me to insert the
> Recovery disks for the Audio files.  And this is after my daughter went on
> line with their technicians and got those drivers.  Those don't work
> correctly with it.  You need the ones from the disk.  When you are
> re-installing them from the disks, a pop up comes up telling you about an
> incompatibility and if you continue this will re-occur in the future.  I
> still continued anyway.  It made my computer work again.  So I called the
> manufacturer and told them about it.  They said they were aware of it and
> there was nothing you or they can do about it.  So this morning the same
> thing happened all over again.  If I want it to work correctly I have to
> Do the same thing all over again.  It requires sighted assistance and I am
> not trying to do this over and over every other day.  It is hard enough 
> for
> some of us blind people to get sighted assistance.  So I am returning it 
> to
> Best Buy in a little while.  I am getting a Toshiba with the same specs 
> for
> $349.99.  They also offer the option to upgrade to 2GB of RAM.  HP could 
> not
> offer me that option.  This is why I am going with Toshiba.
> -Original Message-
> From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
> [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert Cutolo
> Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
> To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users
>
> Hello Rogelio.
> SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us what
> the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either 
> play
> something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the
> product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to
> purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks 
> for
> informing us of this  situation.
>
>
>
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> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
>
>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Partition drive with recovery disks?

2009-08-01 Thread Donald Marang
The last time I did a similar restore was on a Sony laptop.  I had 
previously modified the partition sizes and converted from FAT32 to HPFS. 
During the restore, it automatically formatted and partitioned the drive 
back to the original factory configuration.  There might have been a less 
destructive option, but in most cases this might not solve the problem.


Don Marang


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From: "Debbie Bugella" 

To: "Blind-Computing" 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:03 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Partition drive with recovery disks?



Hi:

I have to reformat my daughter's computer using the recovery disks that 
came with it. Is there any way to partition the drive when doing this? I 
am not used to using recovery CDs. With Mine I was able to use the windows 
unattended setup so realize I can't do my daughter's without sighted help. 
Does anyone know if there is a prompt during the install to do a partition 
with recovery CDs? Thanks, Deb.

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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
The Computer crashes.  And the only way you can get it to work again is by
getting sighted assistance.  The Audio goes out on it.  I fixed it yesterday
and it went out again this morning.  The manufacturer told me there was no
resolution.

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Frank Ventura
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 5:20 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Whats the audio problem? Many folks are using these every day.
Frank

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rogelio
Terrazas
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:21 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

I just wanted to let   the group know.  Those of us that barely
purchased an
Asus Netbook.  I am returning mine today.  They have an Audio problem
and
the manufacturer told me that this can not be corrected.  Unless you are
willing to run a System Recovery every other day, then you can keep.  I
am
going to get my money back and purchase a Toshiba for $50 more.  Just
thought I'd let everyone know. 

 

rogelio.terra...@gmail.com

 

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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Mine is the 1005 HA Blu.

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Frank Ventura
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 5:23 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

What model of Asus is it, I haven't experienced anything like this.
Actually I was rather impressed with the audio of the two Asus netbooks
we have here, different models I would assume.
Frank

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rogelio
Terrazas
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 4:37 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

This is what happens.  You'll be on line or something.  And the audio
just
totally stops.  Your computer crashes.  When you try to restart it
re-starts
and it works well for a sighted person.  But there is n0o Audio.
Yesterday
my oldest daughter spent about 3 hours on the phone with them.  I am the
one
that figured out an easier resolution.  They said run a System Recovery.
I
ran a completed System Restore.  After that it asked me to insert the
Recovery disks for the Audio files.  And this is after my daughter went
on
line with their technicians and got those drivers.  Those don't work
correctly with it.  You need the ones from the disk.  When you are
re-installing them from the disks, a pop up comes up telling you about
an
incompatibility and if you continue this will re-occur in the future.  I
still continued anyway.  It made my computer work again.  So I called
the
manufacturer and told them about it.  They said they were aware of it
and
there was nothing you or they can do about it.  So this morning the same
thing happened all over again.  If I want it to work correctly I have to
 Do the same thing all over again.  It requires sighted assistance and I
am
not trying to do this over and over every other day.  It is hard enough
for
some of us blind people to get sighted assistance.  So I am returning it
to
Best Buy in a little while.  I am getting a Toshiba with the same specs
for
$349.99.  They also offer the option to upgrade to 2GB of RAM.  HP could
not
offer me that option.  This is why I am going with Toshiba. 
-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Albert
Cutolo
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:29 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

Hello Rogelio.
SinceI just received my asus netbook on Wednesday, could you tell us
what 
the problem with the audio is and what happens with it when you either
play 
something?  and; why didn't they test this out before they released the 
product outto the public.  Is the other computer that you are going to 
purchase,  have the same keyboard configuration as the asus had? Thanks
for 
informing us of this  situation. 



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Re: [Blind-Computing] OCR Programs?

2009-08-01 Thread Alan & Terrie Robbins
Mark

I like OmniPage Pro version 15

Al

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mark
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 5:14 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: [Blind-Computing] OCR Programs?


Hi
 Although I have had great success with the OCR software I use, I would
be interested in hearing about what types of OCR programs people are using
and how they like them. I need to load an OCR program on my latest computer.

God bless,
Mark
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Maria Campbell
You should all know that I have an Asus netbook and have experienced no such 
problems.



Sunny Day
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lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net

A GEM IS NOT POLISHED WITHOUT RUBBING,
NOR A MAN PERFECTED WITHOUT TRIALS.


- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 

To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:21 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


I just wanted to let   the group know.  Those of us that barely purchased 
an

Asus Netbook.  I am returning mine today.  They have an Audio problem and
the manufacturer told me that this can not be corrected.  Unless you are
willing to run a System Recovery every other day, then you can keep.  I am
going to get my money back and purchase a Toshiba for $50 more.  Just
thought I'd let everyone know.



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[Blind-Computing] re yahoo groups not getting my messages

2009-08-01 Thread stewart ross
   hi all i don't post to the list normally but i du read most of the 
emails on the list and was wondering if someone can help me out with a 
problem i have with my yahoo groups.
i am subscribed to some yahoo groups, and although i am receiving the 
messages from the groups, wen i go to send a message by duing controol r to 
reply to the message, my messages r not getting through,

any idea what i can du or can some one help? many thanks from stewart
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

2009-08-01 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Maybe it is with the older models that it works correct.  But I know what
the manufacturer told me.  And I know what the computer did.  Thank God it
happened to me now and I was able to return it.  

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Maria Campbell
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 7:53 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users

You should all know that I have an Asus netbook and have experienced no such

problems.


Sunny Day
Maria Campbell
lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net

A GEM IS NOT POLISHED WITHOUT RUBBING,
NOR A MAN PERFECTED WITHOUT TRIALS.


- Original Message - 
From: "Rogelio Terrazas" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 2:21 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Important Asus Netbook Users


>I just wanted to let   the group know.  Those of us that barely purchased 
>an
> Asus Netbook.  I am returning mine today.  They have an Audio problem and
> the manufacturer told me that this can not be corrected.  Unless you are
> willing to run a System Recovery every other day, then you can keep.  I am
> going to get my money back and purchase a Toshiba for $50 more.  Just
> thought I'd let everyone know.
>
>
>
> rogelio.terra...@gmail.com
>
>
>
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> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ 


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Re: [Blind-Computing] Coverting WAV files to MP3

2009-08-01 Thread Martin Blackwell
Don, thanks so much. That program is perfect! 

-Original Message-
From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Donald Marang
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 1:03 PM
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Coverting WAV files to MP3

I use a simple, accessible, free software called WinLame.  I can't remember
the website off hand.

Don Marang


- Original Message -
From: "Martin Blackwell" 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2009 3:04 PM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Coverting WAV files to MP3


> The Victor Stream Reader converts its Notes to wav files for playing on 
> the
> PC.  Is there a way to quickly convert those WAV files to MP3 so they can 
> be
> sent over email (WAV is too big). Don't need any other sound features than
> that. Thanks.
>
> Martin
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Order of Start Up Programs

2009-08-01 Thread Arya

Hi Victor,
I heard of a program called start up delayer,
Which might be able to do what you want.
I am sorry, I don't have the URL for this program.
Hope this helps.



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- Original Message - 
From: "Victor" 

To: "blind Computing" 
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 7:46 AM
Subject: [Blind-Computing] Order of Start Up Programs



Hi Folks,

Wondering if there's a way to set up the sequential order of how programs 
load at start up.


My brother seems to think so, however, I don't think it is possible.

If I'm not mistaken, programs boot up when they boot up, there is no 
controlling the order with which they boot up.


Am I correct in this assumption?

This is, of course, on an XP home computer running Jaws 10, latest build.

Thanks all.

Victor
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[Blind-Computing] List of "cc"

2009-08-01 Thread Cliff Smales
I understand that there's a way of concealing that list of "cc(s)" so that the 
reader can get rightto reading the message.

Cliff Smales
 
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