[Blind-Computing] About Daisy
Hi All: 1. I would like to know more about Daisy. Is there any website or URL from where can get more info. 2. I would like to know if word, excel, power point and HTML formats can be accessed in Daisy formats. 3. And I would like to know if any other formats can be accessed in Daisy formats. 4. I would like to know the extension of .ODT. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra
It doesn't seem to do anything like lock up my windows XP machine either, but haven't done/tried too much with it as of yet. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra It's not locked up my machine touch wood. As I say, this could be because I am using Windows 7. Screen readers use different technology to communicate with the display screen, called the Microsoft Mirror Driver technology. This supposedly makes multiple screen readers compatible with each other, which can be problematic under XP or earlier. This technology was introduced in Windows Vista. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 16:23, Kim Kelly wrote: I had a heck of a time with tha blasted cobra and it locked my boyfriend's computer tighter than a drum. I hope you all who are using it, will have better luck than we did. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "Joyce Espy" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra So would this screen reader help me read scanned documents? I'd be willing to download and try it if it would help with my curent problem, but I'm not sure of the limitiations of OCR. Thanks. Joyce espy On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: Like said in my previous message: FWIW, the .com domain name doesn't seem to work, but the following address seems alright: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Kim Kelly" To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra I'm not getting anywhere either. I am getting the message "Can't Find Server". Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" < christopher...@googlemail.com> To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:28 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Hello all, I just want to tell you about an interesting new screen reader made by German company Baum. It's called Cobra (I know, it's named after a snake, hahaha). Joking aside, it contains lots of interesting and inovative features, such as the ability to capture the screen and perform on the fly OCR. No other screen reader I know does this. You can download it, and try it as a 30 minute reboot situation from www.baum.com. What's interesting though is that although a reboot is necessary to run the 30 minute demonstraiton again, Cobra actually will still speak, but will interrupt and remind you that the demo has expired. Again no other screen reader does this. Enjoy! -- Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader
Those german links do in fact run in english after the first couple of install screens in german. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Dan Kerstetter" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader So how does one find an English version of Cobra on the site. Thus far, all I've found are French and German. Dan -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rich De Steno Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:57 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader It is a new screen reader developed in Germany. Here is the web site: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Rich De Steno On 7/7/2010 7:18 AM, Silpa Mallipeddi wrote: Hi All: Has anybody on the list heard of 'Cobra' screen reader. I would like to know their experiences in using this screen reader. I also would like to know who / which website developed this screen reader. I would also like to know from where we can download the tutorial on using this screen reader. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Java access bridge
https://cds.sun.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/CDS-CDS_Developer-Site/en_US/-/USD/viewproductdetail-start?productref=accessbridge-2.0.1-oth-...@cds-cds_developer Check the agree checkbox, and click on continue button, and it should take you to a download page. Found this by searching via google accessible search for the following: "java access bridge" download Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "mattias jonsson" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 5:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Java access bridge > Where to get it? > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature > database 5260 (20100707) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader OCR
When I use the cobra key (caps lock) + O, it tells me that OCR has been carried out on the screen, but how do you then read the resulting textual content/output? In other words, what happens to it? I tried finding it in the help file etc., but their help contents don't seem to be too well structured/laid out etc., and, for example, I wish cobra would render a form of keyboard help... Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
Jamal's PDF2Txt: http://www.empowermentzone.com/p2tsetup.exe which can carry out image recognition/OCR on image format PDF files. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Joyce Espy" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 3:24 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents Hi everyone. Is there any way I could possibly read a scanned PDF document? It's an image, so it isn't showing up when I save it to text or pull it into Google docs and try plain html. I'm thinking there's not much I can do but I'd like to know from those who are more tech savvy than me. Thanks. Joyce Espy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5260 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip
Power-line technology has been around for some time, and can be used with telephones, ethernet and even speakers. You are simply using the existing wiring in your home to carry the data stream from a router or such device to another device plugged into an outlet in another area of the home. The devices used to transmit the signal thru the electrical wires are called bridges, and a typivcal setup would be as follows: computer A, is connected to a router by an ethernet cable. another cable is connected to the router and a network bridge, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. computer B, is connected to another bridge in another location, which is plugged into a standard electrical outlet. Data is transferred from one device to another using the house wiring instead of making long runs of ethernet cable. A person would have to research the technology to get more specific info. These days, wireless options are less expensive and easier to setup. HTH, - Original Message - From: "lloydfuge352" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 8:58 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip This tip is very interesting but I am not sure I understand it. I think you mean to simply plug in the second computer to an outlet in the house. I do not know what the ether item is, where to purchase it, and how to proceed from that point. Any further information would be appreciated. Lloyd fuge - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily tip Powerline Networking A powerline network relies on a network that all homes already include by default, the power network. The electrical system in your home consists of one or more fuse boxes and copper wiring that runs between each power outlet to give your electronics the current they require to operate. A powerline network simply taps into this existing network and uses the copper wiring to pass data bits between powerline network adapters. Powerline adapters utilize a technology called OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), which enables the copper wiring to carry multiple data streams even while powering appliances and devices throughout your home. The latest devices also work independent of line voltage and current frequency to provide a consistent and reliable networking experience. This Internet access solution makes a lot of sense because there's always an outlet near the computer and another outlet near the Internet-enabled devices you'll likely be using. And if you can plug in a power adapter and an Ethernet cable, you can install and configure a powerline network yourself in minutes. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] partitioning a large hard drive
There are several reasons for partitioning a hard drive, here are the 2 that come to mind immediately: 1. Installing multiple operating systems. 2. Keeping personal data separate from the operating system, in the event the o/s crashes and needs to be re-installed. This is also handy for keeping the system partition size to a minimum for imaging purposes. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "matthew" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] partitioning a large hard drive The only reason I know of to partition a drive is when you want to put multiple operating systems on it. Other than that I don't think there is any point in it. On 7/7/2010 8:13 PM, lloydfuge352 wrote: Have just purchased a new computer with Windows 7, and jaws 11 which has one terabyte hard drive. I understand it would be a more efficient operating machine if it were partitioned. I used to partition the old DOS computers, but I do not have any idea of how to do it on the new machines. Should I have the computer partitioned? Can I do it myself, or should I obtain help? Where can I find directions or help?? thanks for any help. Lloyd fuge For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] partitioning a large hard drive
Matthew, I thank you very much for your information; you have relieved my concerns a great deal. I may be wrong in saying that the two items were routers, they may only be wireless cards or something like that. In any event, I appreciate your help. Lloyd - Original Message - From: "matthew" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] partitioning a large hard drive The only reason I know of to partition a drive is when you want to put multiple operating systems on it. Other than that I don't think there is any point in it. On 7/7/2010 8:13 PM, lloydfuge352 wrote: Have just purchased a new computer with Windows 7, and jaws 11 which has one terabyte hard drive. I understand it would be a more efficient operating machine if it were partitioned. I used to partition the old DOS computers, but I do not have any idea of how to do it on the new machines. Should I have the computer partitioned? Can I do it myself, or should I obtain help? Where can I find directions or help?? thanks for any help. Lloyd fuge For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] partitioning a large hard drive
The only reason I know of to partition a drive is when you want to put multiple operating systems on it. Other than that I don't think there is any point in it. On 7/7/2010 8:13 PM, lloydfuge352 wrote: Have just purchased a new computer with Windows 7, and jaws 11 which has one terabyte hard drive. I understand it would be a more efficient operating machine if it were partitioned. I used to partition the old DOS computers, but I do not have any idea of how to do it on the new machines. Should I have the computer partitioned? Can I do it myself, or should I obtain help? Where can I find directions or help?? thanks for any help. Lloyd fuge For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip
I am not totally sure what he meant because i am not sure how you connect it to the outlets. but you only need one wireless router. You use a wireless card in the computers or laptops. A wireless router usually comes with the ability to hard wire with ether net cables up to four computers. and then a certain amount wirelessly. On 7/7/2010 8:21 PM, lloydfuge352 wrote: Thank you for that information. I have purchased a wireless router for use by my second computer and have a wireless router installed on the new machine. I have a wireless router that I was going to have connected to the cable for connection. Are these above and beyond the simpler installation suggested by David? should I ignore David's tip since I live in an apartment building with over a hundred other units? Thanks. Lloyd - Original Message - From: "matthew" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip The ether thing is the ether net cable. It is what goes from your modem and or router to your pc or laptop. On 7/7/2010 7:58 PM, lloydfuge352 wrote: This tip is very interesting but I am not sure I understand it. I think you mean to simply plug in the second computer to an outlet in the house. I do not know what the ether item is, where to purchase it, and how to proceed from that point. Any further information would be appreciated. Lloyd fuge - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily tip Powerline Networking A powerline network relies on a network that all homes already include by default, the power network. The electrical system in your home consists of one or more fuse boxes and copper wiring that runs between each power outlet to give your electronics the current they require to operate. A powerline network simply taps into this existing network and uses the copper wiring to pass data bits between powerline network adapters. Powerline adapters utilize a technology called OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), which enables the copper wiring to carry multiple data streams even while powering appliances and devices throughout your home. The latest devices also work independent of line voltage and current frequency to provide a consistent and reliable networking experience. This Internet access solution makes a lot of sense because there's always an outlet near the computer and another outlet near the Internet-enabled devices you'll likely be using. And if you can plug in a power adapter and an Ethernet cable, you can install and configure a powerline network yourself in minutes. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip
Thank you for that information. I have purchased a wireless router for use by my second computer and have a wireless router installed on the new machine. I have a wireless router that I was going to have connected to the cable for connection. Are these above and beyond the simpler installation suggested by David? should I ignore David's tip since I live in an apartment building with over a hundred other units? Thanks. Lloyd - Original Message - From: "matthew" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip The ether thing is the ether net cable. It is what goes from your modem and or router to your pc or laptop. On 7/7/2010 7:58 PM, lloydfuge352 wrote: This tip is very interesting but I am not sure I understand it. I think you mean to simply plug in the second computer to an outlet in the house. I do not know what the ether item is, where to purchase it, and how to proceed from that point. Any further information would be appreciated. Lloyd fuge - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily tip Powerline Networking A powerline network relies on a network that all homes already include by default, the power network. The electrical system in your home consists of one or more fuse boxes and copper wiring that runs between each power outlet to give your electronics the current they require to operate. A powerline network simply taps into this existing network and uses the copper wiring to pass data bits between powerline network adapters. Powerline adapters utilize a technology called OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), which enables the copper wiring to carry multiple data streams even while powering appliances and devices throughout your home. The latest devices also work independent of line voltage and current frequency to provide a consistent and reliable networking experience. This Internet access solution makes a lot of sense because there's always an outlet near the computer and another outlet near the Internet-enabled devices you'll likely be using. And if you can plug in a power adapter and an Ethernet cable, you can install and configure a powerline network yourself in minutes. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] partitioning a large hard drive
Have just purchased a new computer with Windows 7, and jaws 11 which has one terabyte hard drive. I understand it would be a more efficient operating machine if it were partitioned. I used to partition the old DOS computers, but I do not have any idea of how to do it on the new machines. Should I have the computer partitioned? Can I do it myself, or should I obtain help? Where can I find directions or help?? thanks for any help. Lloyd fuge For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip
The ether thing is the ether net cable. It is what goes from your modem and or router to your pc or laptop. On 7/7/2010 7:58 PM, lloydfuge352 wrote: This tip is very interesting but I am not sure I understand it. I think you mean to simply plug in the second computer to an outlet in the house. I do not know what the ether item is, where to purchase it, and how to proceed from that point. Any further information would be appreciated. Lloyd fuge - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily tip Powerline Networking A powerline network relies on a network that all homes already include by default, the power network. The electrical system in your home consists of one or more fuse boxes and copper wiring that runs between each power outlet to give your electronics the current they require to operate. A powerline network simply taps into this existing network and uses the copper wiring to pass data bits between powerline network adapters. Powerline adapters utilize a technology called OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), which enables the copper wiring to carry multiple data streams even while powering appliances and devices throughout your home. The latest devices also work independent of line voltage and current frequency to provide a consistent and reliable networking experience. This Internet access solution makes a lot of sense because there's always an outlet near the computer and another outlet near the Internet-enabled devices you'll likely be using. And if you can plug in a power adapter and an Ethernet cable, you can install and configure a powerline network yourself in minutes. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] daily tip
This tip is very interesting but I am not sure I understand it. I think you mean to simply plug in the second computer to an outlet in the house. I do not know what the ether item is, where to purchase it, and how to proceed from that point. Any further information would be appreciated. Lloyd fuge - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily tip Powerline Networking A powerline network relies on a network that all homes already include by default, the power network. The electrical system in your home consists of one or more fuse boxes and copper wiring that runs between each power outlet to give your electronics the current they require to operate. A powerline network simply taps into this existing network and uses the copper wiring to pass data bits between powerline network adapters. Powerline adapters utilize a technology called OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), which enables the copper wiring to carry multiple data streams even while powering appliances and devices throughout your home. The latest devices also work independent of line voltage and current frequency to provide a consistent and reliable networking experience. This Internet access solution makes a lot of sense because there's always an outlet near the computer and another outlet near the Internet-enabled devices you'll likely be using. And if you can plug in a power adapter and an Ethernet cable, you can install and configure a powerline network yourself in minutes. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk Cleanup question
Hi, I'm confused about the topic but In windows xp, if you want to add or remove a component, there is an option in the add/remove thing in the control panel. If you chose that option, you have to insert your windows xp disc. I can't speak for newer versions of windows. Linda Parent -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Barbara Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 8:20 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk Cleanup question Hello Rick & Chris; Thank you both very much for explaining what these 2 options will do and keeping me from possibly going where this man has no business going! LOL Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk Cleanup question Hi Mike, Windows components You can free more disk space by removing optional Windows components that you do not use. When you choose this option, it will take you to a dialogue in the Add/Remove programs applet. In this applet, you can remove components of the operating system such as Windows Media Player, faxing,internet tools etc. This particular option, can be tricky to navigate, and should be used with the understanding that removing components of the operating system may result in unexpected side effects, since other functions of Windows may depend on these components to operate properly. Installed programs You can free more disk space by removing programs that you do not use. Choosing this option, will take you to the Add/Remove programs applet, and that one is self-explanatory. This option is a good opportunity for users to clean up programs that are not used, and free up more disk space, keeping the computer in good working order. System Restore You can free more disk space by removing all but the most recent restore point. This option, does what it says, and should be performed from time-to-time, since these extra restore points use up disk space, and with time will bog down a system. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 7:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Disk Cleanup question > Hi All; > > When performing a Disk Cleanup and going into More Options there are 2 > items > I have never tried because I am not sure exactly what will happen. They > are > the Windows Components & Installed Programs cleanup buttons. If I were to > click on either of these 2 buttons, would someone please explain to me > what > will happen and also tell me if it is advisable to run either of these > options? All help and advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. > Take care. > Mike > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] desk top icon
Hi, That info Is correct. Linda Parent -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 7:39 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] desk top icon Hello Anna; well, curiously I took a look in my display/customize/desktop and, I didn't see IE in their either. it's my understanding that, this was caused by one of the earlier updates, and, if you really wanted to have the IE in your customize desktop display view, it would require making changes to your registry. it's probably way easier to create the shortcut icon from the start-menu and, then send to desktop. if you need more help, please let me no. have a good day. - Original Message - From: "Anna Vimini" To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 2:45 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] desk top icon Hi David, I did what you told me but there is no internet explorer icon in the desk top display. all there is is the document three state icon , my computer,my network places, recycle bin full and recycle bin empty icon. any other ideas? thank you anna - Original Message - hello there; give this a try; 1, desktop, make sure there's nothing selected, by pressing the f5-key, 2, alt+enter=display properties, 3, now, shift+tab=themes tab, 4, right arrow one time, you should hear, desktop tab, 5, now tab and enter on, customize desktop, 6, tab one time, and find the internet explorer icon, and make sure it's checked. now just tab, to the okay button. hope this helps. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a NLS Player
Hi, I don't think you can buy one. They are "loaned" to people but I don't think they offer an option to buy one. Linda Parent -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of mark Torgerson Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 10:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a NLS Player Hi Well, the funding for the players is limited in my state. So, I thought I might buy my own and help out the government a little. Smile. God bless, Mark -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Clear, 64.0°F Wind:SE-140° at 6 - Original Message - From: "DoubleLegal" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 6:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a NLS Player The NLS players are provided at no cost by your local Talking Book Library. They provide them to those with a disability that limits one's ability to read regular print. Not sure where you are at, but contact your local Talking Book Library to sign up to get one free. - Original Message - From: "mark Torgerson" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 3:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Buying a NLS Player > Hi > I was wondering if it is possible to buy a NLS player? So far I have > not been very happy with the victor reader software from book share and so > I am hesitant to buy a victor reader stream. I would love to be able to > down load books from the computer and internet and read them away from > home. > Any advice is appreciated. > > God bless, > Mark > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] outlook 2003 settings
Hi, I am having a problem in outlook 2003. It keeps saying unselected and if I route jaws to pc to see how many messages I have, it just says blank. If I route jaws to pc it just says blank. I went through the menus and it said autopreview checked. I don't know how all my settings got changed but is there a list of recommended settings anywhere for outlook 2003 and windows xp home edition? Linda Parent For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading JAWS
Each version of JAWS has so far installed into its own directory. So JAWS 11 can happily coexist with JAWS 9, and so on. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 21:01, Martin Blackwell wrote: I'm going to upgrade from version 9 to version 11. Should JAWS be uninstalled before the new one is installed, or can I install on top of it. Anything else I'm going to face? Martin For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Upgrading JAWS
I'm going to upgrade from version 9 to version 11. Should JAWS be uninstalled before the new one is installed, or can I install on top of it. Anything else I'm going to face? Martin For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader
I've used that address. Either I'm crazy or there is no English download. I clicked on a link which said English but there was only information and nothing to download. Dan -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 1:11 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader Try www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/. Remember the slash at the end. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 18:04, Dan Kerstetter wrote: > So how does one find an English version of Cobra on the site. Thus far, all > I've found are French and German. > > Dan > > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rich De Steno > Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:57 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader > > It is a new screen reader developed in Germany. Here is the web site: > > http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ > > Rich De Steno > > > On 7/7/2010 7:18 AM, Silpa Mallipeddi wrote: >> Hi All: >> >> Has anybody on the list heard of 'Cobra' screen reader. >> >> I would like to know their experiences in using this screen reader. >> I also would like to know who / which website developed this screen > reader. >> I would also like to know from where we can download the tutorial on >> using this screen reader. >> >> Thanks and regards, >> Silpa. >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra
That makes sense, thanks. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra It's not locked up my machine touch wood. As I say, this could be because I am using Windows 7. Screen readers use different technology to communicate with the display screen, called the Microsoft Mirror Driver technology. This supposedly makes multiple screen readers compatible with each other, which can be problematic under XP or earlier. This technology was introduced in Windows Vista. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 16:23, Kim Kelly wrote: I had a heck of a time with tha blasted cobra and it locked my boyfriend's computer tighter than a drum. I hope you all who are using it, will have better luck than we did. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "Joyce Espy" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra So would this screen reader help me read scanned documents? I'd be willing to download and try it if it would help with my curent problem, but I'm not sure of the limitiations of OCR. Thanks. Joyce espy On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: Like said in my previous message: FWIW, the .com domain name doesn't seem to work, but the following address seems alright: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Kim Kelly" To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra I'm not getting anywhere either. I am getting the message "Can't Find Server". Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" < christopher...@googlemail.com> To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:28 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Hello all, I just want to tell you about an interesting new screen reader made by German company Baum. It's called Cobra (I know, it's named after a snake, hahaha). Joking aside, it contains lots of interesting and inovative features, such as the ability to capture the screen and perform on the fly OCR. No other screen reader I know does this. You can download it, and try it as a 30 minute reboot situation from www.baum.com. What's interesting though is that although a reboot is necessary to run the 30 minute demonstraiton again, Cobra actually will still speak, but will interrupt and remind you that the demo has expired. Again no other screen reader does this. Enjoy! -- Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Switching Windows 7 to Classic View
I think the are not possible to switch to the clasic start-menu -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] För Scorpio Forever Skickat: den 7 juli 2010 19:28 Till: blind Computing Ämne: [Blind-Computing] Switching Windows 7 to Classic View Hi All, I've tried and tried, but to no avail. I am running a Toshiba L500 laptop with Windows 7 64 bit edition home. I am trying to get Windows to appear like Classic Windows, but for the life of me, I simply can't do it. I should also say that I'm using Jaws 11 latest build 64 bit edition. I've gone and sought out the Microsoft Technical bulletin on how to do this, but some of the steps they're suggesting just aren't there. A perfect example is how they tell you to switch to the classic start menu. They say to go to the Control Panel, then to appearances and personalization's, then to the personalization link, then to taskbar and start menu properties, then to the start menu tab, and on that tab, you're supposed to select classic start menu. Well, first and foremost, the appearances and personalization link isn't there, and while the personalization and taskbar and start menu properties links are there, this selection to choose the classic start menu is simply not there. All I've got on that tab is a customize button, and a few other things, like show recent programs and recent files checkboxes, and one other thing, but like I said, I've gone through the entire thing, and nothing is thee. So, does anyone have any suggestions? I've also found that the start menu has two icons for Internet Explorer, one for 64 bit, and another stating just Internet Explorer. I figured out that it's the second one I want, but there isn't even one on the desktop. I've got other icons like computer and control panel on the desktop, but the important ones like Internet Explorer and a few others I was looking for just aren't there. So, can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Please? Thanks. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Switching Windows 7 to Classic View
Hi Scorpio, You have answered your own question really. There is no classic Windows like there was in Vista or earlier. You are stuck with the Windows 7 look and feel. The only thing you can do is change the theme to Windows Classic. This will remove the desktop from the alt+tab list, as well as turn off things like aero that we don't really need anyway. But that is all you can do. Sorry. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 18:27, Scorpio Forever wrote: Hi All, I've tried and tried, but to no avail. I am running a Toshiba L500 laptop with Windows 7 64 bit edition home. I am trying to get Windows to appear like Classic Windows, but for the life of me, I simply can't do it. I should also say that I'm using Jaws 11 latest build 64 bit edition. I've gone and sought out the Microsoft Technical bulletin on how to do this, but some of the steps they're suggesting just aren't there. A perfect example is how they tell you to switch to the classic start menu. They say to go to the Control Panel, then to appearances and personalization's, then to the personalization link, then to taskbar and start menu properties, then to the start menu tab, and on that tab, you're supposed to select classic start menu. Well, first and foremost, the appearances and personalization link isn't there, and while the personalization and taskbar and start menu properties links are there, this selection to choose the classic start menu is simply not there. All I've got on that tab is a customize button, and a few other things, like show recent programs and recent files checkboxes, and one other thing, but like I said, I've gone through the entire thing, and nothing is thee. So, does anyone have any suggestions? I've also found that the start menu has two icons for Internet Explorer, one for 64 bit, and another stating just Internet Explorer. I figured out that it's the second one I want, but there isn't even one on the desktop. I've got other icons like computer and control panel on the desktop, but the important ones like Internet Explorer and a few others I was looking for just aren't there. So, can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Please? Thanks. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Switching Windows 7 to Classic View
Hi All, I've tried and tried, but to no avail. I am running a Toshiba L500 laptop with Windows 7 64 bit edition home. I am trying to get Windows to appear like Classic Windows, but for the life of me, I simply can't do it. I should also say that I'm using Jaws 11 latest build 64 bit edition. I've gone and sought out the Microsoft Technical bulletin on how to do this, but some of the steps they're suggesting just aren't there. A perfect example is how they tell you to switch to the classic start menu. They say to go to the Control Panel, then to appearances and personalization's, then to the personalization link, then to taskbar and start menu properties, then to the start menu tab, and on that tab, you're supposed to select classic start menu. Well, first and foremost, the appearances and personalization link isn't there, and while the personalization and taskbar and start menu properties links are there, this selection to choose the classic start menu is simply not there. All I've got on that tab is a customize button, and a few other things, like show recent programs and recent files checkboxes, and one other thing, but like I said, I've gone through the entire thing, and nothing is thee. So, does anyone have any suggestions? I've also found that the start menu has two icons for Internet Explorer, one for 64 bit, and another stating just Internet Explorer. I figured out that it's the second one I want, but there isn't even one on the desktop. I've got other icons like computer and control panel on the desktop, but the important ones like Internet Explorer and a few others I was looking for just aren't there. So, can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Please? Thanks. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader
Try www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/. Remember the slash at the end. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 18:04, Dan Kerstetter wrote: So how does one find an English version of Cobra on the site. Thus far, all I've found are French and German. Dan -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rich De Steno Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:57 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader It is a new screen reader developed in Germany. Here is the web site: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Rich De Steno On 7/7/2010 7:18 AM, Silpa Mallipeddi wrote: Hi All: Has anybody on the list heard of 'Cobra' screen reader. I would like to know their experiences in using this screen reader. I also would like to know who / which website developed this screen reader. I would also like to know from where we can download the tutorial on using this screen reader. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader
So how does one find an English version of Cobra on the site. Thus far, all I've found are French and German. Dan -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rich De Steno Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:57 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader It is a new screen reader developed in Germany. Here is the web site: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Rich De Steno On 7/7/2010 7:18 AM, Silpa Mallipeddi wrote: > Hi All: > > Has anybody on the list heard of 'Cobra' screen reader. > > I would like to know their experiences in using this screen reader. > I also would like to know who / which website developed this screen reader. > I would also like to know from where we can download the tutorial on > using this screen reader. > > Thanks and regards, > Silpa. > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra
Yes, the idea is to uncover the graphical images that we all face. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 14:47, Joyce Espy wrote: So would this screen reader help me read scanned documents? I'd be willing to download and try it if it would help with my curent problem, but I'm not sure of the limitiations of OCR. Thanks. Joyce espy On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: Like said in my previous message: FWIW, the .com domain name doesn't seem to work, but the following address seems alright: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Kim Kelly" To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra I'm not getting anywhere either. I am getting the message "Can't Find Server". Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth"< christopher...@googlemail.com> To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:28 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Hello all, I just want to tell you about an interesting new screen reader made by German company Baum. It's called Cobra (I know, it's named after a snake, hahaha). Joking aside, it contains lots of interesting and inovative features, such as the ability to capture the screen and perform on the fly OCR. No other screen reader I know does this. You can download it, and try it as a 30 minute reboot situation from www.baum.com. What's interesting though is that although a reboot is necessary to run the 30 minute demonstraiton again, Cobra actually will still speak, but will interrupt and remind you that the demo has expired. Again no other screen reader does this. Enjoy! -- Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra
It's not locked up my machine touch wood. As I say, this could be because I am using Windows 7. Screen readers use different technology to communicate with the display screen, called the Microsoft Mirror Driver technology. This supposedly makes multiple screen readers compatible with each other, which can be problematic under XP or earlier. This technology was introduced in Windows Vista. Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 On 07/07/2010 16:23, Kim Kelly wrote: I had a heck of a time with tha blasted cobra and it locked my boyfriend's computer tighter than a drum. I hope you all who are using it, will have better luck than we did. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "Joyce Espy" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra So would this screen reader help me read scanned documents? I'd be willing to download and try it if it would help with my curent problem, but I'm not sure of the limitiations of OCR. Thanks. Joyce espy On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: Like said in my previous message: FWIW, the .com domain name doesn't seem to work, but the following address seems alright: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Kim Kelly" To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra I'm not getting anywhere either. I am getting the message "Can't Find Server". Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" < christopher...@googlemail.com> To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:28 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Hello all, I just want to tell you about an interesting new screen reader made by German company Baum. It's called Cobra (I know, it's named after a snake, hahaha). Joking aside, it contains lots of interesting and inovative features, such as the ability to capture the screen and perform on the fly OCR. No other screen reader I know does this. You can download it, and try it as a 30 minute reboot situation from www.baum.com. What's interesting though is that although a reboot is necessary to run the 30 minute demonstraiton again, Cobra actually will still speak, but will interrupt and remind you that the demo has expired. Again no other screen reader does this. Enjoy! -- Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
Hi, To read scanned PDFs, you can try a little niffty program called PDF2OCR. It will help you open mostly books that are scanned into PDF format (Google books come into mind). This is a free program developed by a blind programmer, found at http://www.nonvisualdevelopment.org, click on PowerBasic link and you will get its download. As for commercial offerings, I use Abbyy Fine Reader -- this one can even read images such as GIF, jpg or png formats as long as it can find text. You can also use Open Book which does the same thing. Cheers, Ishe He who will not learn from anyone but himself has a fool for a teacher. - Original Message - From: "Joyce Espy" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 3:24 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents Hi everyone. Is there any way I could possibly read a scanned PDF document? It's an image, so it isn't showing up when I save it to text or pull it into Google docs and try plain html. I'm thinking there's not much I can do but I'd like to know from those who are more tech savvy than me. Thanks. Joyce Espy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Java access bridge
Where to get it? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
Hi Scorpio; Thank you so much for this excellent information. I had no idea that MS had its own programs for scanning & imaging, until now! This email is definitely going to be saved. Thanks much, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: "Scorpio Forever" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 7:16 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents You could use Microsoft Office to scan and read the page. Go into your start menu, then into the Microsoft Office sub-menu, then into tools, and you'll find two pieces of software there you can use. The first is Microsoft Office Document Scanning. You can use this to print your documents, then scan it into your computer using a scanner. Once scanned, it will open up in the second program, that being Microsoft Office Document Imaging. Once in that program, you can send the text to Microsoft Word, and it will perform OCR on the image, and send any text it finds to Microsoft Word for you to read. If you don't have a scanner and printer, you might be able to open up the PDF document using the Image program, then sending the OCR text to Word that way, but I can't remember if you can open up other formats other than TIFF formats with the Microsoft Office Document Imaging program, but, it's worth a try. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra
I had a heck of a time with tha blasted cobra and it locked my boyfriend's computer tighter than a drum. I hope you all who are using it, will have better luck than we did. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "Joyce Espy" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra So would this screen reader help me read scanned documents? I'd be willing to download and try it if it would help with my curent problem, but I'm not sure of the limitiations of OCR. Thanks. Joyce espy On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: Like said in my previous message: FWIW, the .com domain name doesn't seem to work, but the following address seems alright: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "Kim Kelly" To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra I'm not getting anywhere either. I am getting the message "Can't Find Server". Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" < christopher...@googlemail.com> To: Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:28 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra Hello all, I just want to tell you about an interesting new screen reader made by German company Baum. It's called Cobra (I know, it's named after a snake, hahaha). Joking aside, it contains lots of interesting and inovative features, such as the ability to capture the screen and perform on the fly OCR. No other screen reader I know does this. You can download it, and try it as a 30 minute reboot situation from www.baum.com. What's interesting though is that although a reboot is necessary to run the 30 minute demonstraiton again, Cobra actually will still speak, but will interrupt and remind you that the demo has expired. Again no other screen reader does this. Enjoy! -- Signed by Chris Hallsworth E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5253 (20100705) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Keeping my wireless adapter connected
I've been using a Linksys wireless adapter for quite awhile. Every time I turned on my computer, it would automatically connect. the last few days I've had to manually connect it each time I start the computer. And it's not JAWS friendly. Anybody have an idea why this has changed? Blessings, Tom Government Personal DEBT Bailout Plan Reduce Your Personal Debt up to 65%. End The Snowball Effect Today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c3498e9ec7f55394fm01vuc For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
Hi You will need a program to convert the image. Personally I have had good success with Read Iris PRO. God bless, Mark -- From: "Joyce Espy" Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:24 AM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents Hi everyone. Is there any way I could possibly read a scanned PDF document? It's an image, so it isn't showing up when I save it to text or pull it into Google docs and try plain html. I'm thinking there's not much I can do but I'd like to know from those who are more tech savvy than me. Thanks. Joyce Espy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
You could use Microsoft Office to scan and read the page. Go into your start menu, then into the Microsoft Office sub-menu, then into tools, and you'll find two pieces of software there you can use. The first is Microsoft Office Document Scanning. You can use this to print your documents, then scan it into your computer using a scanner. Once scanned, it will open up in the second program, that being Microsoft Office Document Imaging. Once in that program, you can send the text to Microsoft Word, and it will perform OCR on the image, and send any text it finds to Microsoft Word for you to read. If you don't have a scanner and printer, you might be able to open up the PDF document using the Image program, then sending the OCR text to Word that way, but I can't remember if you can open up other formats other than TIFF formats with the Microsoft Office Document Imaging program, but, it's worth a try. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
Joyce, Unless you have an OCR program like Open Book, OmniPage, etc all I can suggest is to print the article and then scan it into the computer. When people scan and save things as an image it is a real challenge Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Joyce Espy Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 9:24 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents Hi everyone. Is there any way I could possibly read a scanned PDF document? It's an image, so it isn't showing up when I save it to text or pull it into Google docs and try plain html. I'm thinking there's not much I can do but I'd like to know from those who are more tech savvy than me. Thanks. Joyce Espy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] daily tip
Powerline Networking A powerline network relies on a network that all homes already include by default, the power network. The electrical system in your home consists of one or more fuse boxes and copper wiring that runs between each power outlet to give your electronics the current they require to operate. A powerline network simply taps into this existing network and uses the copper wiring to pass data bits between powerline network adapters. Powerline adapters utilize a technology called OFDM (orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing), which enables the copper wiring to carry multiple data streams even while powering appliances and devices throughout your home. The latest devices also work independent of line voltage and current frequency to provide a consistent and reliable networking experience. This Internet access solution makes a lot of sense because there's always an outlet near the computer and another outlet near the Internet-enabled devices you'll likely be using. And if you can plug in a power adapter and an Ethernet cable, you can install and configure a powerline network yourself in minutes. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] daily term
dead key A key that has no function when pressed by itself but produces an effect when pressed in conjunction with another key or keys. One example is the SHIFT key. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra
So would this screen reader help me read scanned documents? I'd be willing to download and try it if it would help with my curent problem, but I'm not sure of the limitiations of OCR. Thanks. Joyce espy On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 12:30 PM, Jacob Kruger wrote: > Like said in my previous message: > FWIW, the .com domain name doesn't seem to work, but the following address > seems alright: > > http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ > > Jacob Kruger > Blind Biker > Skype: BlindZA > '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' > > - Original Message - From: "Kim Kelly" > > To: > Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 6:11 PM > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra > > > I'm not getting anywhere either. >> >> I am getting the message "Can't Find Server". >> >> Kim Kelly >> Clarkston Washington >> >> facebook: >> kim...@clearwire.net >> >> Alternitive E-mail: >> >> kim...@samobile.net >> >> skype: >> >> kblinky971 >> >> >> Visit my website >> http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ >> >> Have a great day. >> - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" < >> christopher...@googlemail.com> >> To: >> Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:28 AM >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cobra >> >> >> Hello all, >>> I just want to tell you about an interesting new screen reader made by >>> German company Baum. It's called Cobra (I know, it's named after a snake, >>> hahaha). Joking aside, it contains lots of interesting and inovative >>> features, such as the ability to capture the screen and perform on the fly >>> OCR. No other screen reader I know does this. You can download it, and try >>> it as a 30 minute reboot situation from www.baum.com. What's interesting >>> though is that although a reboot is necessary to run the 30 minute >>> demonstraiton again, Cobra actually will still speak, but will interrupt and >>> remind you that the demo has expired. Again no other screen reader does >>> this. >>> Enjoy! >>> -- >>> >>> Signed by Chris Hallsworth >>> E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com >>> MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com >>> Skype: chrishallsworth7266 >>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> signature database 5253 (20100705) __ >> >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> >> > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 5253 (20100705) __ > > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Scanned PDF Documents
Hi everyone. Is there any way I could possibly read a scanned PDF document? It's an image, so it isn't showing up when I save it to text or pull it into Google docs and try plain html. I'm thinking there's not much I can do but I'd like to know from those who are more tech savvy than me. Thanks. Joyce Espy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader
It is a new screen reader developed in Germany. Here is the web site: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Rich De Steno On 7/7/2010 7:18 AM, Silpa Mallipeddi wrote: Hi All: Has anybody on the list heard of 'Cobra' screen reader. I would like to know their experiences in using this screen reader. I also would like to know who / which website developed this screen reader. I would also like to know from where we can download the tutorial on using this screen reader. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader
Hi All: Has anybody on the list heard of 'Cobra' screen reader. I would like to know their experiences in using this screen reader. I also would like to know who / which website developed this screen reader. I would also like to know from where we can download the tutorial on using this screen reader. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] linking free youtube mp3s,
You can also use Goldwave if that has not already been offered as a suggestion Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 2:11 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] linking free youtube mp3s, I do things like that using audacity, but pretty sure there are simpler ways out there - simplest is to look at the blind-computing site directory page, and search for something like audi to find any software related to audio file manipulation: http://www.blind-computing.com/directory.html Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "sister Heather Albright" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 8:46 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] linking free youtube mp3s, > Hay, I got the info about how to make mp3s from youtube. I wanted to know > how to link mp3s together? I download a tv show but it comes in five > parts, can I link them in to one file? Thanks Heather > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 5257 (20100707) __ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5257 (20100707) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] NEW VERSION OF JAWS WORKSWELLWITHWINDOWSLIVEMAIL
Hi John, I do not see an item in my View menu for Message Pane to check or uncheck. There is a Layout item. If selected, the first control in the dialog is a "Message Pane" button. When I activate this nbutton, additional controls appear to activate the Message Pane, and if set to determine where it is placed. It was already disabled. However, I played around with it off and on. I have always turned the Message Pane off for security purposes. That way I can delete questionable messages before they are automatically opened. No matter how this setting was set, it made no difference on my computer! I think I should try Thunderbird. Thanks for the suggestion. Don Marang -- From: "John Justice" Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 6:27 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NEW VERSION OF JAWS WORKSWELLWITHWINDOWSLIVEMAIL Don, In the View menu, you will find a reference to the Message Pane. if you uncheck that option, you will find that the Delete key works as it should. that was one of the tips I mentioned. With the Message Pane active, Jaws doesn't know how to deal with it and tends to get a bit confused. Actually, those messages are deleted but they don't immediately disappear. That, like some other situations, is a strange behavior on the part of Windows Live Mail. John Justice -- From: "Donald Marang" Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 3:23 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NEW VERSION OF JAWS WORKS WELLWITHWINDOWSLIVEMAIL I have Windows Live Mail and it finally works very well with the latest JAWS release! I have had many problems getting this to work with JAWS 11 so have been stuck using JAWS 10 until now. There seems to be something funky in my user account that only efgfects JAWS 11 with Windows Live Mail. It mostly works if I remove all of my personal and 3rd party scripts. The latest release does not seem effected by scripts as before with one exception, the Delete key will not reliably delete messages being read in a separate window. Don Marang -- From: "soner" Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 9:32 AM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NEW VERSION OF JAWS WORKS WELL WITHWINDOWSLIVEMAIL Hi, I updated to the latest version, yet in Windows 7, still Jaws does not read Windows Live Mail flags though i labeled them. -- From: "Bill Gallik" Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 4:29 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NEW VERSION OF JAWS WORKS WELL WITH WINDOWSLIVEMAIL Wow John, thanks for all those terrific tips concerning JAWS 11 and Windows Live Mail. This ought to save me a few strands of hair on my already too sparsely covered scalp! Holland's Person, Bill E-Mail: billgal...@centurytel.net - "All men are frauds. The only difference between them is that some admit it. I myself deny it." - US Editor and Satirist, H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] question about email signatures
I have three signatures defined in Windows Live Mail on Windows 7. I can see how to set a different signature to different mail accounts in the Advanced dialog of the Signature Options. I used to use this feature. However, this is not how I want to use multiple signatures now. I also monitor three email addresses with this client. However, the signatures I have defined are Name (default), Vinux, and wslist (Williams Syndrome). I have the other two signatures defined for particular mailing lists, not by account. In Windows Mail, I was able to highlight the default signature and select a different signature from the menus, Insert > Signature > WSList. For some reason, the Signature item in my Insert menu does not have a sub-menu! It sounds like for others, this is a sub-menu if more than one signature is defined. I like the features and layout of Live Mail in general, but the quirks are driving me crazy! Don Marang -- From: "Kliph" Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 7:32 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question about email signatures It all depends on what third party client you use. I know with windows live mail, and outlook 2007 you are able to create multiple signatures, and even set what account you want them to be sent on. If you need any more help, you can email me at izaphrnanym...@hotmail.com Good luck! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of dan Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 9:58 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] question about email signatures hi everyone. is it possible to use diffrent signatures for diffrent email lists? i've just come up for a really awsome one for a list that i'm a member of. if not it's okay, but it would be nice! I cried out with no reply And I can't feel You by my side So I'll hold tight to what I know You're here and Im never alone- barlowgirl For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
