Re: [Blind-Computing] ARIA Landmark Elements
To navigate landmarks on a page with jaws: use the semi colon key to navigate from landmark to landmark 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: Silpa Mallipeddi Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 1:55 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] ARIA Landmark Elements Hi All: Using Win 7 64 bit machine, IE8 and Jaws 12, NVDA 20011.2 and WE 7.5.1. I would like to know more info on ARIA landmark elements. If they are inserted into a web page, how to navigate different elements on the page. As I know very little about these elements, I would to know as much as info as possible from the list members. Also I wpould like to know how to use these elements with Jaws, NVDA and Window-Eyes. Thanks and regards, Silpa. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] computer running very very slowly
we did that and we are clear. My partner also ran another program which did a deep clean. niamh - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:23 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] computer running very very slowly Diagnosing from the other side of the world, I'm still not 100% confident your computer is virus free, but you are the best judge of your computer's health. :) Just for a little added protection, please take a the time to run a thorough scan of your computer using the most recent and updated version of malware bytes 1.6. Please run the full scan and not just the quick scan. If you feel confident that you are safe then please continue as is. HTH. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] computer running very very slowly Hi Madison, Well we ran every possible anti-virus programme but kept coming up with a clean bill of health. So went to the start-up under msconfig, and did what you suggested. Like Magic it is now performing faster than I can ever remember. Thank you so much for the advice, and giving me the confidence, to have a go. Rather thrilled with myself. Very Best Niamh - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] computer running very very slowly Well, please write back and let us know what happens because your problem and especially its solution can benefit us all as it will increase the pool of knowledge on this list. Don't forget that you can also run the Windows Malicious software removal tool. Go to run and type mart. When the malicious removal tool screen appears just tab around and follow the prompts making sure to read each dialogue in its entirety with your jaws cursor and alike. The quick scan will take you about 3 minutes. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] computer running very very slowly many thanks for this, I am sending this message on my partner's computer incase of infection. many many thanks. Niamh. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 10:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] computer running very very slowly If in fact you have 100+ items in MSConfig startup, and if they are not legitament programs installed on your computer, it is very likely your computer might be infected with a virus. The fact that all this appears in MSConfig and the fact that your computer is running slow are two traits of an infected computer. Try this: 1. Look in your system tray. Are there tons of things running? 2. Try launching Google or going to the Norton, Eset, or MSE websites. If you are not allowed access, it is likely the virus is preventing you from going on line to use an on line antivirus scanner. 3. Go into MSConfig, in the start up tab, unload everything but jaws and your antivirus and malware protection. If there is anything essential you might disable,Windows will turn it on at bootup. 4. Restart your computer. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 2:18 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] computer running very very slowly I am using Jaws 13 and windows xp, everything runs very slowly. I have checked the display settings and they are fine. I think it is the amount of stuff on the start up menu but am afraid to touch then. I have no idea what they are but there are 101 windows/Microsoft items ticked to run. Any thoughts? Niamh 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] Flash FireFox
Hi All, I have been reading about people having problems installing Flash Player into Firefox. Does anyone on the list have any knowledge of such a problem? If so, would you please share? I am trying to find the reason / fix for installing it for a fellow computer abuser. As of the moment, I don't what operating system he is running. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox
Hi Mike, I don't know too much about this, I've just read a little bit. It is my understanding that Firefox uses a different flash than I.e.I have used the Ninite installer, for FF, and it says the install was successful. I have Windows XP SP3, JAWS 12. Besides that, I have no further information. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:05 AM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi All, I have been reading about people having problems installing Flash Player into Firefox. Does anyone on the list have any knowledge of such a problem? If so, would you please share? I am trying to find the reason / fix for installing it for a fellow computer abuser. As of the moment, I don't what operating system he is running. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox
Hi Deb, Thank you very much for this information. I had no idea that FireFox uses a different Flash Player. This person that is having the problem may not know this either so, I'll let them know. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Deb Caldbeck To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Mike, I don't know too much about this, I've just read a little bit. It is my understanding that Firefox uses a different flash than I.e.I have used the Ninite installer, for FF, and it says the install was successful. I have Windows XP SP3, JAWS 12. Besides that, I have no further information. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:05 AM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi All, I have been reading about people having problems installing Flash Player into Firefox. Does anyone on the list have any knowledge of such a problem? If so, would you please share? I am trying to find the reason / fix for installing it for a fellow computer abuser. As of the moment, I don't what operating system he is running. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox
HI Mike, I'm pretty certain that just about any question your friend wants to know about firefox can be answered by by running even the simplest of Google searches. I hink a better way to help your friend is by teaching that friend how to run good Google searches. :) HTH. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Deb, Thank you very much for this information. I had no idea that FireFox uses a different Flash Player. This person that is having the problem may not know this either so, I'll let them know. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Deb Caldbeck To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Mike, I don't know too much about this, I've just read a little bit. It is my understanding that Firefox uses a different flash than I.e.I have used the Ninite installer, for FF, and it says the install was successful. I have Windows XP SP3, JAWS 12. Besides that, I have no further information. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:05 AM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi All, I have been reading about people having problems installing Flash Player into Firefox. Does anyone on the list have any knowledge of such a problem? If so, would you please share? I am trying to find the reason / fix for installing it for a fellow computer abuser. As of the moment, I don't what operating system he is running. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox
Hi Madison, That is not true! Google is not always someone's friend in this case not! This person doesn't need the added hassle of the extra pressure of trying to figure this thing out. I agree with you that Google has it's place but, like most people, this person would rather have people inter-action. After all, if everyone depended on Google, we wouldn't need these lists', would we?! I hope this message doesn't sound harsh, because I don't mean it that way, I just am trying to make the point that most people aren't profficient with searching the internet prefer communicating with others who have experience or knowledge of the problems they are having at the moment. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox HI Mike, I'm pretty certain that just about any question your friend wants to know about firefox can be answered by by running even the simplest of Google searches. I hink a better way to help your friend is by teaching that friend how to run good Google searches. :) HTH. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Deb, Thank you very much for this information. I had no idea that FireFox uses a different Flash Player. This person that is having the problem may not know this either so, I'll let them know. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Deb Caldbeck To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Mike, I don't know too much about this, I've just read a little bit. It is my understanding that Firefox uses a different flash than I.e.I have used the Ninite installer, for FF, and it says the install was successful. I have Windows XP SP3, JAWS 12. Besides that, I have no further information. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:05 AM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi All, I have been reading about people having problems installing Flash Player into Firefox. Does anyone on the list have any knowledge of such a problem? If so, would you please share? I am trying to find the reason / fix for installing it for a fellow computer abuser. As of the moment, I don't what operating system he is running. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected
Hello Listers, How would I go about getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected to my wireless network? Every time I want to connect wirelessly I have to go in to the list of networks, find mine and click connect. I want it to switch over automatically. When I pull out the ethernet cable. I am running windows 7 64 bit and jaws 11. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net e-mail: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli John F. Kennedy Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected
Michael, I just want to make sure I understand. You have a wireless network in your location. You are choosing to connect wired with an ethernet cable to that same network. You then want to disconnect the wire and just stay right where you are and no hiccups but just continue working. Unless somebody knows a way to make this happen, I don't think you can do this. First, why would you connect by ethernet if you have a wireless connection set up? Second, when connected by ethernet, that is not a wireless connection. So, the wireless card turns off instead of constantly trying to connect and lets your ethernet connection handle the traffic. The computer assumes you want to connect by ethernet. Third, when you disconnect the ethernet, you will have to tell the wireless card that you are again ready to use it. The solution? Use wireless all the time and put away your cable. Or, just know that when you switch connection types, you will have to tell the wireless system you want it to now work for this computer. Does the wireless automatically connect if you turn the computer off and then later turn it back on in your own house or space? It should do that. Greg -Original Message- From: Michael Amaro Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 5:43 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected Hello Listers, How would I go about getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected to my wireless network? Every time I want to connect wirelessly I have to go in to the list of networks, find mine and click connect. I want it to switch over automatically. When I pull out the ethernet cable. I am running windows 7 64 bit and jaws 11. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net e-mail: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli John F. Kennedy Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country 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] Flash FireFox
I'm sorry Mike. I guess you're right in this instance. Its just that I find it a bit selfish that very often listers offer to help their friends then come post questions on these lists essentially turning everyone into their tech support department when he list never offered to help that unknown family member. Its one thing when a lister nees help, but its an entirely different thing when list members volunteer this list to fix their friend's computers. Also, even though your friend is not very knowledgeable about computers or Google searches, you are, so if you offer to help it isn't fair we all get dragged into this. I do agree with you on your point that if all knew how to use Google we would not need these less. These lists seem to be essential in the blind community because for the vast number of questions, they can indeed be answered very quickly with a Google search. It appears that blind folk like the notion of being a part of a group, so they spend los of time on these lists. I signed up thinking I was an average computer user and hoping to learn some new stuff, but it appears I'm answering more questions than increasing my computer related knowledge. Just my thoughts. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Madison, That is not true! Google is not always someone's friend in this case not! This person doesn't need the added hassle of the extra pressure of trying to figure this thing out. I agree with you that Google has it's place but, like most people, this person would rather have people inter-action. After all, if everyone depended on Google, we wouldn't need these lists', would we?! I hope this message doesn't sound harsh, because I don't mean it that way, I just am trying to make the point that most people aren't profficient with searching the internet prefer communicating with others who have experience or knowledge of the problems they are having at the moment. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox HI Mike, I'm pretty certain that just about any question your friend wants to know about firefox can be answered by by running even the simplest of Google searches. I hink a better way to help your friend is by teaching that friend how to run good Google searches. :) HTH. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Deb, Thank you very much for this information. I had no idea that FireFox uses a different Flash Player. This person that is having the problem may not know this either so, I'll let them know. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Deb Caldbeck To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Mike, I don't know too much about this, I've just read a little bit. It is my understanding that Firefox uses a different flash than I.e.I have used the Ninite installer, for FF, and it says the install was successful. I have Windows XP SP3, JAWS 12. Besides that, I have no further information. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:05 AM To: Blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi All, I have been reading about people having problems installing Flash Player into Firefox. Does anyone on the list have any knowledge of such a problem? If so, would you please share? I am trying to find the reason / fix for installing it for a fellow computer abuser. As of the moment, I don't what operating system he is running. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ 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] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected
I think the Windows7 list where you duplicated this post will probably give you the best suggestions. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Michael Amaro mikeam...@earthlink.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:43 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected Hello Listers, How would I go about getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected to my wireless network? Every time I want to connect wirelessly I have to go in to the list of networks, find mine and click connect. I want it to switch over automatically. When I pull out the ethernet cable. I am running windows 7 64 bit and jaws 11. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net e-mail: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli John F. Kennedy Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country 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] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected
when I pull out the ethernet cable I don't want to have to go in to my list of networks and find mine and click the connect button. I want to be able to shut down my computer bring it back up and have it already connected wirelessly. -- From: dgcnc dg...@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:56 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected Michael, I just want to make sure I understand. You have a wireless network in your location. You are choosing to connect wired with an ethernet cable to that same network. You then want to disconnect the wire and just stay right where you are and no hiccups but just continue working. Unless somebody knows a way to make this happen, I don't think you can do this. First, why would you connect by ethernet if you have a wireless connection set up? Second, when connected by ethernet, that is not a wireless connection. So, the wireless card turns off instead of constantly trying to connect and lets your ethernet connection handle the traffic. The computer assumes you want to connect by ethernet. Third, when you disconnect the ethernet, you will have to tell the wireless card that you are again ready to use it. The solution? Use wireless all the time and put away your cable. Or, just know that when you switch connection types, you will have to tell the wireless system you want it to now work for this computer. Does the wireless automatically connect if you turn the computer off and then later turn it back on in your own house or space? It should do that. Greg -Original Message- From: Michael Amaro Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 5:43 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected Hello Listers, How would I go about getting my windows 7 laptop to stay connected to my wireless network? Every time I want to connect wirelessly I have to go in to the list of networks, find mine and click connect. I want it to switch over automatically. When I pull out the ethernet cable. I am running windows 7 64 bit and jaws 11. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net e-mail: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli John F. Kennedy Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] Free Run for President Game
Run for President is a free Windows game that I have created. You run against your computer for President of the United States. Unzip the file and run the file named rfp40w.exe. See the read_me.txt file for more information. Have fun! Here is the link to Run for President: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/rfp40w.zip -- -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
I run XP and have no problem using my 1TB drive. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
Oh yes, I see that now regarding the subject line request for information on an external drive. There is still more than just buy USB. the person's needs have to be explored a bit more. There are other options such as drive speed as I mentioned and file system NTFS or Fat32 though this can be done after the fact. Let's see what Melissa wants. -M W7HPe32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
Is it internal or external drive? - Original Message - From: Steve Boodram steveboodram...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I run XP and have no problem using my 1TB drive. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
The majority of drives at this time are NTFS as that is a more efficient format. Drive speed ETC depends on how much you wish to spend along with the size of the drive. External drives are normally used for backup purposes and as such speed is not always a factor most of the time. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Oh yes, I see that now regarding the subject line request for information on an external drive. There is still more than just buy USB. the person's needs have to be explored a bit more. There are other options such as drive speed as I mentioned and file system NTFS or Fat32 though this can be done after the fact. Let's see what Melissa wants. -M W7HPe32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
Both. I have two internal drives in my computer each with a capacity of 1TB. and my external is also 1.tb. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Is it internal or external drive? - Original Message - From: Steve Boodram steveboodram...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I run XP and have no problem using my 1TB drive. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] need recommandation on external hard drives
I have seen external drives running USB 2.0 and 3.0. If I buy a 2.0 does that mean that it is going out and soon won't be useful? How can I tell what my current external drive is 2.0 or 3.0? Greg -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The majority of drives at this time are NTFS as that is a more efficient format. Drive speed ETC depends on how much you wish to spend along with the size of the drive. External drives are normally used for backup purposes and as such speed is not always a factor most of the time. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Oh yes, I see that now regarding the subject line request for information on an external drive. There is still more than just buy USB. the person's needs have to be explored a bit more. There are other options such as drive speed as I mentioned and file system NTFS or Fat32 though this can be done after the fact. Let's see what Melissa wants. -M W7HPe32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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
Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
Hi Dave, Actually, the majority of external enclosure drives I've ever purchased for myself and others come formatted as fat32. This makes sense since manufacturers don't know the customer's operating system so going with Fat32 is a safe call. Most drives sold nowadays are 7200 RPM, but lately many have considered the 5400 RPM drives since they are less expensive for the size they are getting. I think whether for backup purposes or not a slow drive is a slow drive. Couple this with a computer using USB 1.0 or 2.0, time becomes important if one goes with a 5400 RPM HD rather than the much faster 7200 RPM. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The majority of drives at this time are NTFS as that is a more efficient format. Drive speed ETC depends on how much you wish to spend along with the size of the drive. External drives are normally used for backup purposes and as such speed is not always a factor most of the time. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Oh yes, I see that now regarding the subject line request for information on an external drive. There is still more than just buy USB. the person's needs have to be explored a bit more. There are other options such as drive speed as I mentioned and file system NTFS or Fat32 though this can be done after the fact. Let's see what Melissa wants. -M W7HPe32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use
Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
HI Melisa, I'm sure you're gonna get lots of great help here, but If you still have questions regarding best fit for your computer please feel free to write me off list and I will help you search for a drive with your best interest in mind. :) -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Steve Boodram steveboodram...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Both. I have two internal drives in my computer each with a capacity of 1TB. and my external is also 1.tb. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Is it internal or external drive? - Original Message - From: Steve Boodram steveboodram...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I run XP and have no problem using my 1TB drive. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and this has caused the price of hard drives to explode. Typically, one can find a 5400 RPM 2 TB external drive for about $150. A 1TB for about $120 if you shop around. In short, please specify what you want and I'll run a quick search for you. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The fact is a hard drive is a hard drive, they're all pretty good and makes no never mind as to your version of windows. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Melissa Tucker melissatuck...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I could use a 1tb or 2tb external hard drive and Not surw what are better ones and which ones work better with winxp. thanks for any suggestions. 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] Flash FireFox
Hi Madison, I agree with you but, yet disagree! As I stated earlier, people like getting advice / help from others who have experienced the same or similar problems. Too many times doing searches gives you so many options that it can leave you with your head spinning! As for dragging others into help related questions, everyone offers their help, noone is dragged in! As for the question I originally posted to the list, this person needed the help I didn't have an answer for them, not ever having experienced this problem or similar problems I didn't have the time to search for it at the moment so, I was guilty of using the list to help another! As it turned out, when I had the time I Tandemed up with the person got the problem resolved. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox I'm sorry Mike. I guess you're right in this instance. Its just that I find it a bit selfish that very often listers offer to help their friends then come post questions on these lists essentially turning everyone into their tech support department when he list never offered to help that unknown family member. Its one thing when a lister nees help, but its an entirely different thing when list members volunteer this list to fix their friend's computers. Also, even though your friend is not very knowledgeable about computers or Google searches, you are, so if you offer to help it isn't fair we all get dragged into this. I do agree with you on your point that if all knew how to use Google we would not need these less. These lists seem to be essential in the blind community because for the vast number of questions, they can indeed be answered very quickly with a Google search. It appears that blind folk like the notion of being a part of a group, so they spend los of time on these lists. I signed up thinking I was an average computer user and hoping to learn some new stuff, but it appears I'm answering more questions than increasing my computer related knowledge. Just my thoughts. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Madison, That is not true! Google is not always someone's friend in this case not! This person doesn't need the added hassle of the extra pressure of trying to figure this thing out. I agree with you that Google has it's place but, like most people, this person would rather have people inter-action. After all, if everyone depended on Google, we wouldn't need these lists', would we?! I hope this message doesn't sound harsh, because I don't mean it that way, I just am trying to make the point that most people aren't profficient with searching the internet prefer communicating with others who have experience or knowledge of the problems they are having at the moment. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox HI Mike, I'm pretty certain that just about any question your friend wants to know about firefox can be answered by by running even the simplest of Google searches. I hink a better way to help your friend is by teaching that friend how to run good Google searches. :) HTH. -M W7HP32bit - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Deb, Thank you very much for this information. I had no idea that FireFox uses a different Flash Player. This person that is having the problem may not know this either so, I'll let them know. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Deb Caldbeck To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Flash FireFox Hi Mike, I don't know too much about this, I've just read a little bit. It is my understanding that Firefox uses a different flash than I.e.I have used the Ninite installer, for FF, and it says the install was successful. I have Windows XP SP3, JAWS 12. Besides that, I have no further information. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:05 AM To:
Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
One good thing about USB is that it is cross compatible. What that means is you can plug a 3.0 drive in to any USB port and it will work but only to the maximum speed of the given port in question. Conversely you can plug a 1.1 drive in to a 3.0 port and it will work but only at the 1.1 speed. The only way to obtain the maximum speed for let's say a 3.0 drive is to plug it in to a 3.0 port. The rule of thumb is it will always default to the slowest link in the chain. Another example is if you have a 3.0 drive and a 3.0 port but use a 1.1 cable then it will perform at the 1.1 level. Off hand I don't recall how to determine what the drive speed is without checking the specifications. Also although 3.0 is the hottest interface right now 2.0 isn't going to be bumped out completely as many devices do not need that level of performance and it would be expensive to equip a system with more than a couple of 3.0 ports. Keyboards, mice are a couple of examples of devices that operate at a slow speed, probably at the 1.1 level if memory serves. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: dgcnc dg...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I have seen external drives running USB 2.0 and 3.0. If I buy a 2.0 does that mean that it is going out and soon won't be useful? How can I tell what my current external drive is 2.0 or 3.0? Greg -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The majority of drives at this time are NTFS as that is a more efficient format. Drive speed ETC depends on how much you wish to spend along with the size of the drive. External drives are normally used for backup purposes and as such speed is not always a factor most of the time. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Oh yes, I see that now regarding the subject line request for information on an external drive. There is still more than just buy USB. the person's needs have to be explored a bit more. There are other options such as drive speed as I mentioned and file system NTFS or Fat32 though this can be done after the fact. Let's see what Melissa wants. -M W7HPe32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use this hard drive for external use, I would read the specs before making this purchase. You want a 7200 RPM external H/D though the 5400 are less expensive but will take longer to copy files. I would also look into western digital as the manufacturer of the external drive. Do you have an external hard drive enclosure already, or do you want the external with the enclosure as one unit? Do you want USB 2.0 or can your computer use USB 3.0? Most importantly, how long can you wait because right now hard drives are extremely expensive. There have been very serious rain storms in the Philippines where Western Digital manufactures their hard drives, and
[Blind-Computing] USB Re: need recommandation on external hard drives
Thank you for this good explanation. So, now I really don't have to worry that my drive is going to become obsolete and if I find a great price on a 2.0 USB, I'm safe to buy it. For what I use an external drive for, speed is not critical. My goal is to insure that I have multiple copies of some very important files so only a true tragedy would destroy all of them. And, they are not huge complicated files. Thanks for being the first computer teacher I've ever had being this group. Greg -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:10 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives One good thing about USB is that it is cross compatible. What that means is you can plug a 3.0 drive in to any USB port and it will work but only to the maximum speed of the given port in question. Conversely you can plug a 1.1 drive in to a 3.0 port and it will work but only at the 1.1 speed. The only way to obtain the maximum speed for let's say a 3.0 drive is to plug it in to a 3.0 port. The rule of thumb is it will always default to the slowest link in the chain. Another example is if you have a 3.0 drive and a 3.0 port but use a 1.1 cable then it will perform at the 1.1 level. Off hand I don't recall how to determine what the drive speed is without checking the specifications. Also although 3.0 is the hottest interface right now 2.0 isn't going to be bumped out completely as many devices do not need that level of performance and it would be expensive to equip a system with more than a couple of 3.0 ports. Keyboards, mice are a couple of examples of devices that operate at a slow speed, probably at the 1.1 level if memory serves. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: dgcnc dg...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I have seen external drives running USB 2.0 and 3.0. If I buy a 2.0 does that mean that it is going out and soon won't be useful? How can I tell what my current external drive is 2.0 or 3.0? Greg -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The majority of drives at this time are NTFS as that is a more efficient format. Drive speed ETC depends on how much you wish to spend along with the size of the drive. External drives are normally used for backup purposes and as such speed is not always a factor most of the time. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Oh yes, I see that now regarding the subject line request for information on an external drive. There is still more than just buy USB. the person's needs have to be explored a bit more. There are other options such as drive speed as I mentioned and file system NTFS or Fat32 though this can be done after the fact. Let's see what Melissa wants. -M W7HPe32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your computer motherboard only supports sata? Most newer computers only support SATA drives. Do you want to end up purchasing a 5400 RPM hard drive if your computer can support a 7200 RPM much faster hard drive? What if your computer is running Windows XP and cannot support the larger 500GB or 1 TB drives? The other factor to consider is whether the hard drive will be used for internal or external use. Since Melisa stated that she is going to use
Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
First and foremost, I disagree with the gentleman that said it mattered what type of hard drive manufacturer you decide to opt for. Western Digital drives use Seagate drives, and the only thing you're actually paying for is the name, so, you'll end up paying an extra 50 to 80 dollars just because you opted to go with a name brand rather than the lesser known names like LACI or Razor, both of which use Seagate drives in their enclosures. In fact, the biggest consideration when purchasing an external drive is what type of enclosure you'd like to get, either a self powered one, which means forget about plugging it into a USB 1.0 port, or an enclosure that utilizes an outside power source like an AC Adapter. The second consideration is the type of interface you want to choose. For the price the gentleman stated of 160 dollars, you'll end up paying for a 1 TB drive from Western Digital and you'll have to end up with a USB connection, when, for the same price, you can shop around, not go with a name brand drive, and get one with a higher seek time and RPM, multiple interfaces like network connectivity, which means you'll be able to access it across the board on all of your computers connected to the same network independently of a second computer, or firewire and SCSI interfaces. Either way, don't flush money down the toilet going for a name brand when the enclosure is more apt to fail than the drive, assuming no accidents happen. I just purchased a rugged 2.5 terabyte drive which can be dropped from a height of three to four feet and it won't get damaged. It cost me all of 110 dollars at Best Buy, and it's a LACI drive, which, as I mentioned, uses Seagate drives inside their enclosures. Speaking of the drive I purchased, . I just remembered another consideration you may want to consider, especially if you're going to be sitting this drive on an unstable surface that rocks just from the typing action of your keyboard. Get a drive/enclosure that doesn't require it stand up on it's end, and must lay down on it's side. I don't want to tell you the number of horror stories I've heard of people who've bumped their desks with their hips, *I mean, we are blind after all*, and then hear a clunk when their hard drives tip over, then they're surprised that they can't access their drives and it's ticking like a time bomb. Smiles. Either way, I would seriously not recommend you get a name brand drive like Western Digital, and pick yourself up a more economical drive that is loaded with features and not branding, I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Dropbox help creating links
Hi friends, Using Win XP IE 7 and Jfw 10. I am a new comer to dropbox. So far I have managed to create an account, put some files in the dropbox public folder which I found on My documents folder. I also followed the instructions how to put a file in the public folder. I would be very happy if some one can tell me how to create a HTTP web link for this files. Because when I go on the web and enter my public folder, all the files that I put are there, but they still have the normal extentions, such as: letter.txt or song.mp3. Thank you. Samson For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Hi List! Anyone know where I can find a good tutorial that would teach me how to use a thumb drive in simple detail and from scratch? Thanks. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
Does Lexar put out a line of external hard drives? I have one of their thumb drives that has served me well. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives First and foremost, I disagree with the gentleman that said it mattered what type of hard drive manufacturer you decide to opt for. Western Digital drives use Seagate drives, and the only thing you're actually paying for is the name, so, you'll end up paying an extra 50 to 80 dollars just because you opted to go with a name brand rather than the lesser known names like LACI or Razor, both of which use Seagate drives in their enclosures. In fact, the biggest consideration when purchasing an external drive is what type of enclosure you'd like to get, either a self powered one, which means forget about plugging it into a USB 1.0 port, or an enclosure that utilizes an outside power source like an AC Adapter. The second consideration is the type of interface you want to choose. For the price the gentleman stated of 160 dollars, you'll end up paying for a 1 TB drive from Western Digital and you'll have to end up with a USB connection, when, for the same price, you can shop around, not go with a name brand drive, and get one with a higher seek time and RPM, multiple interfaces like network connectivity, which means you'll be able to access it across the board on all of your computers connected to the same network independently of a second computer, or firewire and SCSI interfaces. Either way, don't flush money down the toilet going for a name brand when the enclosure is more apt to fail than the drive, assuming no accidents happen. I just purchased a rugged 2.5 terabyte drive which can be dropped from a height of three to four feet and it won't get damaged. It cost me all of 110 dollars at Best Buy, and it's a LACI drive, which, as I mentioned, uses Seagate drives inside their enclosures. Speaking of the drive I purchased, . I just remembered another consideration you may want to consider, especially if you're going to be sitting this drive on an unstable surface that rocks just from the typing action of your keyboard. Get a drive/enclosure that doesn't require it stand up on it's end, and must lay down on it's side. I don't want to tell you the number of horror stories I've heard of people who've bumped their desks with their hips, *I mean, we are blind after all*, and then hear a clunk when their hard drives tip over, then they're surprised that they can't access their drives and it's ticking like a time bomb. Smiles. Either way, I would seriously not recommend you get a name brand drive like Western Digital, and pick yourself up a more economical drive that is loaded with features and not branding, I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed. Scorpio For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives
Here again a thumb drive is pretty much the same as any other drive other than the fact they have much less storage capacity. So far as using them is concerned they're like any other drive. Just plug them in and they work, nothing to it. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Linda Vanderlitz dra...@color-country.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:30 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Thumb drives Hi List! Anyone know where I can find a good tutorial that would teach me how to use a thumb drive in simple detail and from scratch? Thanks. Linda When you come to a fork in the road...take it. )Yogi Berra) 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] USB Re: need recommandation on external harddrives
You're welcome, basically shop for a good deal and get the biggest bang for your buck that you feel you need. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: dgcnc dg...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] USB Re: need recommandation on external harddrives Thank you for this good explanation. So, now I really don't have to worry that my drive is going to become obsolete and if I find a great price on a 2.0 USB, I'm safe to buy it. For what I use an external drive for, speed is not critical. My goal is to insure that I have multiple copies of some very important files so only a true tragedy would destroy all of them. And, they are not huge complicated files. Thanks for being the first computer teacher I've ever had being this group. Greg -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:10 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives One good thing about USB is that it is cross compatible. What that means is you can plug a 3.0 drive in to any USB port and it will work but only to the maximum speed of the given port in question. Conversely you can plug a 1.1 drive in to a 3.0 port and it will work but only at the 1.1 speed. The only way to obtain the maximum speed for let's say a 3.0 drive is to plug it in to a 3.0 port. The rule of thumb is it will always default to the slowest link in the chain. Another example is if you have a 3.0 drive and a 3.0 port but use a 1.1 cable then it will perform at the 1.1 level. Off hand I don't recall how to determine what the drive speed is without checking the specifications. Also although 3.0 is the hottest interface right now 2.0 isn't going to be bumped out completely as many devices do not need that level of performance and it would be expensive to equip a system with more than a couple of 3.0 ports. Keyboards, mice are a couple of examples of devices that operate at a slow speed, probably at the 1.1 level if memory serves. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: dgcnc dg...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives I have seen external drives running USB 2.0 and 3.0. If I buy a 2.0 does that mean that it is going out and soon won't be useful? How can I tell what my current external drive is 2.0 or 3.0? Greg -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The majority of drives at this time are NTFS as that is a more efficient format. Drive speed ETC depends on how much you wish to spend along with the size of the drive. External drives are normally used for backup purposes and as such speed is not always a factor most of the time. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Oh yes, I see that now regarding the subject line request for information on an external drive. There is still more than just buy USB. the person's needs have to be explored a bit more. There are other options such as drive speed as I mentioned and file system NTFS or Fat32 though this can be done after the fact. Let's see what Melissa wants. -M W7HPe32bit - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives The subject line indicates an external hard drive, you're discussing internal drives. There are many things to consider about internal drives I agree but that is not what it seemed to me based on the subject. External drives are almost totally USB to the computer so it doesn't matter what their actual interface needs might be. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: Madison Espinoza wysiwy...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives Hi David, I'm very sorry to disagree, but I think you are very wrong on this point. A hard drive has many factors to consider. Do you want to accidentally purchase a Parallel ATA100 IDE hard drive when your
