Re: [Blind-Computing] mkv exgtension??
MKV is a metroska video format container. It can be used to host a number of video/audio formats. I think it may become the new standard, replacing avi. Anyway, I'm not sure what you mean by asking if you can burn it to discdo you want to make a playable DVD? - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:22 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mkv exgtension?? Hi, What is an mkv file and can you burn it to a disc? I downloaded something but it had an mkv extension and once I entered on it, movie maker opened up. Thanks for any explination/clarification. 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] windows live and system try
has anyone had an issue where windows live shows up twice in the system tray if so how do yu fix it. my skype is golden_voice1954 for regular email please send james-hoo...@earthlink.net and my msn is happy_james_2...@hotmail.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies
Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] Described Movies
The structure of thos pages is somewhat different, so you need to figure out how to browse, etc. For example, while on initial movie vault page it seems to show newest movies, if you in fact select a letter grouping from drop down box, but leave search field blank, and then hit enter on search button, it should, hopefully, list all movies starting with the relevant letter, etc. HTH Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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] mainstream OCR packages?
None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Splitting an existing drive partition into two separate partitions/drive letters
Hi there Just wondering if there's an easy/simple way to, on a windows7 machine, split an existing C drive into something like 2 separate partitions/drive letters, without losing data, etc. - so, in other words, would like to split currently empty space into a new drive letter, so that could then backup data on it, before formatting then then C drive, and reinstalling a clean copy of windows7 thereon? TIA Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Your epson scanner costs about how much?and which model is it as it sounds intriguing! Thanks for any info as I am considering one of these now too Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Misty Dawn Bradley Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] Splitting an existing drive partition into twoseparate partitions/drive letters
Ok, just after sending this, I went into godMode control panel interface, and under administrative tools, hit enter on Create and format hard disk partitions, and right clicked on C drive, and chose shrink from the context menu, and after doing a form of analysis, it offered to let me shrink the drive partition by the relevant 247Gb, and I think I'd then be able to get it to format the then unpartitioned space easily enough, so, question answered...smile As in, should have looked for it myself before sending message to list - sorry. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 6:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Splitting an existing drive partition into twoseparate partitions/drive letters Hi there Just wondering if there's an easy/simple way to, on a windows7 machine, split an existing C drive into something like 2 separate partitions/drive letters, without losing data, etc. - so, in other words, would like to split currently empty space into a new drive letter, so that could then backup data on it, before formatting then then C drive, and reinstalling a clean copy of windows7 thereon? TIA Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Hey Gerald. Thanks for the response. I know about Open Book as my messaged stated, but a minstream OCR package is specifically what interests me at the moment. Also, the currency feature wouldn't be of much use to me as I'm on a desktop here. Curious to know if it works for a wide variety of nations' currencies though all the same... - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
hello Misty. Thanks, FineReader is indeed the one I was thinking of, and I believe I will give that one a try. Sounds like many people have had plenty of success with it. - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what?
Type with no spaces, left parenthesis then Capital d and then right parenthesis. I was voting on something and did this and thought I was voting for the D option and Jaws said martini glass. I then called my sighted husband in to look and it showed a martini. Am I going crazy? I don’t particularly like martinis, but what the heck! Donna Donna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
But this openbook animal costs $1,000. Donna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/ 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] scanners
Good morning, I am in the market for a new scanner and would like feed back. Thank you Kathy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
It is not only on the Pearl, it is on any new scanner using Open Book 9. Apparently this is some type of new Federal Legislation to cut down on counter fitting. Glad there are other options. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:11 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/ 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] mainstream OCR packages?
If you check around on some lists , Blind Bargains, etc., many times you will find someone willing to sell their license to you. In the past, FS would allow this and charge only like $75 to transfer to the new owner. Just a FYI Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of tcors...@cfl.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:16 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? But this openbook animal costs $1,000. Donna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/ 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] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what?
Hi Donna! Yes, (D) is a smiley in WLM for Martini so JAWS also recognizes it; try unchecking show emoticons in the messages list under tools/options or try some alternatives like small d instead or just D) without the left parenthesis if it's also acceptable on their part. Martina -- From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what? Type with no spaces, left parenthesis then Capital d and then right parenthesis. I was voting on something and did this and thought I was voting for the D option and Jaws said martini glass. I then called my sighted husband in to look and it showed a martini. Am I going crazy? I don’t particularly like martinis, but what the heck! Donna Donna 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] mainstream OCR packages?
The currency identification feature in Open Book only works for American and Canadian currency, and is not very accurate. It is a poor substitute for the IBill. Gerald - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hey Gerald. Thanks for the response. I know about Open Book as my messaged stated, but a minstream OCR package is specifically what interests me at the moment. Also, the currency feature wouldn't be of much use to me as I'm on a desktop here. Curious to know if it works for a wide variety of nations' currencies though all the same... - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Also, for those that have an IPhone, the Look Tell money identifier will do American and many other currencies Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:11 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? The currency identification feature in Open Book only works for American and Canadian currency, and is not very accurate. It is a poor substitute for the IBill. Gerald - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hey Gerald. Thanks for the response. I know about Open Book as my messaged stated, but a minstream OCR package is specifically what interests me at the moment. Also, the currency feature wouldn't be of much use to me as I'm on a desktop here. Curious to know if it works for a wide variety of nations' currencies though all the same... - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/ 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Hi Cathy. Openbook may have a few bells and whistles that Text Cloner does not have, but it reads typed text quite well using your own screen reading program which is what I want. I highly recommend the trial version which is free and is the full version. It meets my needs quite nicely. Becky - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] Described Movies
Hi Trish Jacob: Followed Jacob suggestion, got quite a few more titles but when trying to down load got an error, something about page not available, don't know what I am doing wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies have to search for them in that combo box, I downloaded about 3 last night and also did a search for some.. - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what?
Thanks. That makes sense now! Rather funny though. -Original Message- From: Martina Letochová Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:10 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what? Hi Donna! Yes, (D) is a smiley in WLM for Martini so JAWS also recognizes it; try unchecking show emoticons in the messages list under tools/options or try some alternatives like small d instead or just D) without the left parenthesis if it's also acceptable on their part. Martina -- From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5:20 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Is this WLM, Windows 7, Jaws or what? Type with no spaces, left parenthesis then Capital d and then right parenthesis. I was voting on something and did this and thought I was voting for the D option and Jaws said martini glass. I then called my sighted husband in to look and it showed a martini. Am I going crazy? I don’t particularly like martinis, but what the heck! Donna Donna 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] Described Movies
That could just be the server glitching - standard error message, unless you specifically typed something in address bar yourself, but most likely just server overload, or reset or something - give it a bit of a break, and then try again. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi Trish Jacob: Followed Jacob suggestion, got quite a few more titles but when trying to down load got an error, something about page not available, don't know what I am doing wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies have to search for them in that combo box, I downloaded about 3 last night and also did a search for some.. - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Becky, Obviously it will be able to read printed books as well. Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi Cathy. Openbook may have a few bells and whistles that Text Cloner does not have, but it reads typed text quite well using your own screen reading program which is what I want. I highly recommend the trial version which is free and is the full version. It meets my needs quite nicely. Becky - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] Described Movies
OK, will do. No I didn't type anything into the address bar. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies That could just be the server glitching - standard error message, unless you specifically typed something in address bar yourself, but most likely just server overload, or reset or something - give it a bit of a break, and then try again. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi Trish Jacob: Followed Jacob suggestion, got quite a few more titles but when trying to down load got an error, something about page not available, don't know what I am doing wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies have to search for them in that combo box, I downloaded about 3 last night and also did a search for some.. - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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/ 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] mainstream OCR packages?
I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Yes it says it will work with windows 7. - Original Message - From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mkv exgtension??
I just wanted to know what a mkv was. I just converted it and burned what I had onto a dvd. I just wanted to know with the question of can I burn it to a dvd is will I need to convert it or can I just burn it as is using movie maker. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 4:49 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mkv exgtension?? MKV is a metroska video format container. It can be used to host a number of video/audio formats. I think it may become the new standard, replacing avi. Anyway, I'm not sure what you mean by asking if you can burn it to discdo you want to make a playable DVD? - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:22 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mkv exgtension?? Hi, What is an mkv file and can you burn it to a disc? I downloaded something but it had an mkv extension and once I entered on it, movie maker opened up. Thanks for any explination/clarification. 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] Looking for a Specialized Printer
Can anyone on this list suggest a specialized printer? What I'm looking for is a small, compact printer that would feature a sort of mini tray for source paper; paper specifically the size of a typical check. I realize that the QuickBooks type of checks are available, but I personally dislike using those and would prefer to be able to print out checks from a regular checkbook. I'd sure appreciate if anybody could steer me toward such a small,, special-purpose printer. Thanks! To You Yours: A Very Merry Christmas Happy New Year !!! Holland Bill - `There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say,' returned the nephew. `Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round -- apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that -- as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!' - A Christmas Carol, 1843, Charles Dickens For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Okay, will try to download it again. Thank you. Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 3:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Yes it says it will work with windows 7. - Original Message - From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mkv exgtension??
Well, not familiar with the Moviemaker programme as such, but to my knowledge most DVD players will not play such file formats, so if you want to play it like a standard DVD you will have to convert to full DVD .. it's a bit like burning MP3s to an audio CD, but then you probably know that already. I assume that whatever you can do with .avi files, with the right software and codecs, you should be able to do with .mkv as well. But it really depends more on the type of encoding used rather than the container file that happens to hold them. I know this can all be a bit confusing and I haven't quite gotten the hang of all the different video encoding methods myself. Best thing is just to try and see if it works. BTW programmes like winamp, media player and vlc should be able to play your .mkv files, too. however, you may have to download special codecs if they don't immediately work. - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mkv exgtension?? I just wanted to know what a mkv was. I just converted it and burned what I had onto a dvd. I just wanted to know with the question of can I burn it to a dvd is will I need to convert it or can I just burn it as is using movie maker. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of JM Casey Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 4:49 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mkv exgtension?? MKV is a metroska video format container. It can be used to host a number of video/audio formats. I think it may become the new standard, replacing avi. Anyway, I'm not sure what you mean by asking if you can burn it to discdo you want to make a playable DVD? - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:22 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mkv exgtension?? Hi, What is an mkv file and can you burn it to a disc? I downloaded something but it had an mkv extension and once I entered on it, movie maker opened up. Thanks for any explination/clarification. 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] Described Movies
if you go to the combo box enter on it, then it starts out with 2009, you can select that, press the space bar to leave that combo box and tab to search and more titles will pop up. the download process is a bit tricky if your like me without a paid send space account, it's slow as molasses,lol, but it finally get's there. make sure you do the save thingy, unless you want to risk just opening/running it first, but it's better to save it first. Also, last night I got Ray super fast, but ti wasn't the movie just the intro. - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies OK, will do. No I didn't type anything into the address bar. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies That could just be the server glitching - standard error message, unless you specifically typed something in address bar yourself, but most likely just server overload, or reset or something - give it a bit of a break, and then try again. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi Trish Jacob: Followed Jacob suggestion, got quite a few more titles but when trying to down load got an error, something about page not available, don't know what I am doing wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies have to search for them in that combo box, I downloaded about 3 last night and also did a search for some.. - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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/ 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] Described Movies
Thanks agtain for the site info Jacob, got account all setup and downloaded few movies last night. - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies That could just be the server glitching - standard error message, unless you specifically typed something in address bar yourself, but most likely just server overload, or reset or something - give it a bit of a break, and then try again. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi Trish Jacob: Followed Jacob suggestion, got quite a few more titles but when trying to down load got an error, something about page not available, don't know what I am doing wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies have to search for them in that combo box, I downloaded about 3 last night and also did a search for some.. - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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/ 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] Described Movies
well, that was suppose to be, thanks again Jacob. Can't imagine what happen to my spelling. - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Thanks agtain for the site info Jacob, got account all setup and downloaded few movies last night. - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies That could just be the server glitching - standard error message, unless you specifically typed something in address bar yourself, but most likely just server overload, or reset or something - give it a bit of a break, and then try again. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi Trish Jacob: Followed Jacob suggestion, got quite a few more titles but when trying to down load got an error, something about page not available, don't know what I am doing wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:15 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies have to search for them in that combo box, I downloaded about 3 last night and also did a search for some.. - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi: Jacob I have signed up and registered, but don't find nearly as many titles as was on the old site. Now it could be I am doing something wrong. Thanks, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies The new site is: http://www.blindmicemegamall.com There you will need to sign up/register, and then when logged in, look for the movie vault pages. STay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Trish pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BCL blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 9:15 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Described Movies Hi, I need the url for blind mice mart store to download the mp3 described movies if anyone knows and has it? Thanks, Trish 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/ 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Hi, Yes it works well, and I know of a few universities that use it also in their Student Disabilities Office to scan textbooks for the students that are visually impaired. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com (336) 375-7707 (Home) (336) 314-3373 (Cell) - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? hello Misty. Thanks, FineReader is indeed the one I was thinking of, and I believe I will give that one a try. Sounds like many people have had plenty of success with it. - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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] mainstream OCR packages?
Hi, Yes, the cost is one of the main reasons that I went with mainstream OCR products in the first place, because both OpenBook and Kurzweil, while they are great products, cost a lot. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? HahaI seem to remember the price of Open Book being more reasonable back in the day. Well, I may check out that bargains thing as was recommended but really, that kind of price is simply absurd. - Original Message - From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? But this openbook animal costs $1,000. Donna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM 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/ 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/
