Re: [Blind-Computing] USB Hubs
You can purchase a USB hub with 7 ports. That should take care of your problems. - Original Message - From: "Niamh" To: Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 8:24 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] USB Hubs I am using Jaws 12 and Windows XP at work. I have for different USB connections constantly, and occasionally I have to unplug and attach another. I looked on Amazon at hubs and got a headache. What should I be looking for? I am plugging in two printers, a second keyboard, a harddrive backup and so on. Niamh For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy ofMicrosoft2003program
Does the Mac work with JAWS? - Original Message - From: "John M." To: Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy ofMicrosoft2003program 1. Outlook is included in Office 2003 Standard and Pro. 2. As far as I have been able to find, Office 2003 is the minimum that is officially supported on Win 7. Office XP can be installed, but has reported issues with no work-around. 3. As far as I know, it can only be installed on one computer. But, once I open the package, I will have my wife read the license to verify that fact. If I recall, some MS products do allow you to install on more than one computer, as long as not more than one of the copies is being used concurrently. Not a problem for me, as I will only have one computer running Win 7. Next new computer is going to be a Mac. John - Original Message - From: "Alan Robbins" To: Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of Microsoft2003program John, Couple of questions. Does this include Outlook as well? Is this the minimum Office that will work on Window's 7? How many computes can you install it on with the serial # they provide? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of John M. Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:54 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of MicroSoft 2003program Hi, I completely agree with you. I just purchased a shrink-wrapped copy of Office 2003 for $50, which included shipping. I have not installed it yet, but I am in the process of upgrading my main computer from XP to Win 7. I currently use Office XP, which still serves me fine, but there are some issues with it running on Win 7. For what I do with Office, 2003 will be just fine. There are tons of them available on eBay, but I am always leery of getting bootleg stuff. The seller I bought from had 100% positive feedback, which I always look for. It also said that it was a shrink-wrap package and in fact it was. I still haven't broken the seal on the package. I setup my main computer to dual boot XP and Win 7. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time to get everything installed on Win 7, as I am always working on other peoples computers. Good luck, John - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "blind-computing" Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 1:10 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of MicroSoft 2003 program Yes, I want to purchase a full version of MS Office 2003 for my computer. I do not want to keep up with the Jonses at this point so, can anyone tell me where I can purchase Version 2003? Everybody is selling 2007 and 2010 but I am not ready for those just yet. Hope to hear from you soonest. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of MicroSoft 2003program
Thanks for the information. I understand that you can have a virtual XP system on your Windows 7 installation and I was told that you need to use Windows 7 professional. My nephews are trying to persuade me to upgrade to 7 professional and they have also offered to assemble a 64-bit system with 6 or 8 GB of RAM. Let me think about the offer. - Original Message - From: "John M." To: Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of MicroSoft 2003program Hi, I completely agree with you. I just purchased a shrink-wrapped copy of Office 2003 for $50, which included shipping. I have not installed it yet, but I am in the process of upgrading my main computer from XP to Win 7. I currently use Office XP, which still serves me fine, but there are some issues with it running on Win 7. For what I do with Office, 2003 will be just fine. There are tons of them available on eBay, but I am always leery of getting bootleg stuff. The seller I bought from had 100% positive feedback, which I always look for. It also said that it was a shrink-wrap package and in fact it was. I still haven't broken the seal on the package. I setup my main computer to dual boot XP and Win 7. Unfortunately, I haven't had much time to get everything installed on Win 7, as I am always working on other peoples computers. Good luck, John - Original Message ----- From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "blind-computing" Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 1:10 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of MicroSoft 2003 program Yes, I want to purchase a full version of MS Office 2003 for my computer. I do not want to keep up with the Jonses at this point so, can anyone tell me where I can purchase Version 2003? Everybody is selling 2007 and 2010 but I am not ready for those just yet. Hope to hear from you soonest. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of MicroSoft 2003 program
Yes, I want to purchase a full version of MS Office 2003 for my computer. I do not want to keep up with the Jonses at this point so, can anyone tell me where I can purchase Version 2003? Everybody is selling 2007 and 2010 but I am not ready for those just yet. Hope to hear from you soonest. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"?
Years ago when I was a student in the United Kingdom, the pound sign was typed by holding the shift key and typed 5 on the numbers row. - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" To: Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? Hi Yvonne; When you type, shift + 3, does Jaws say pound or number? The reason I ask is because, I switched my keyboard settings to UK English in, Regional and Language Options, in the control panel. After doing so, when I pressed shift + 3, Jaws still said, number. Also, I apologize if I appeared to be contradicting you about this pound / pounds keystroke thing. I wasn't contradicting you, I was merely giving other options. Especially when British currency never crossed my mind, as I stated earlier in this thread. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Yvonne Oliver To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? And is your keyboard set for UK English? Yvonne -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Francis E. Khan Sent: 27 March 2011 14:05 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? It depends on the keyboard you have. If I press the shift and the number 3 on the keyboard I get the number sign. - Original Message - From: "Yvonne Oliver" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? > Hi > Would it not be easier to do what I suggested earlier today?shift and > number > 3 on the number keys under the f keys. > Sureley that must be easier and faster > And of course the quote doller keys are shift 2 and 4 respectfully > > > Yvonne > > -Original Message- > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Francis E. > Khan > Sent: 26 March 2011 17:08 > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? > > There are two ways to do this. The easiest one is to press the insert key > and the 4 on the keyboard and use the down arrow key until you hear the > pound sign and press the enter key. The other way is to press the numlock > key and type 156 using the keypad on the computer. > - Original Message - > From: "Cliff Smales" > To: > Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 11:42 AM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? > > >> Could someone, out there, please tell me the keyboard combination for the >> "pound sign"? I had to type one into some information, recently, and >> don't > >> know how to do it. >> >> Many thanks. >> >> Cliff Smales >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> Send any questions regarding list management to: >> blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"?
No. USA setting - Original Message - From: "Yvonne Oliver" To: Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? And is your keyboard set for UK English? Yvonne -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Francis E. Khan Sent: 27 March 2011 14:05 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? It depends on the keyboard you have. If I press the shift and the number 3 on the keyboard I get the number sign. - Original Message - From: "Yvonne Oliver" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? Hi Would it not be easier to do what I suggested earlier today?shift and number 3 on the number keys under the f keys. Sureley that must be easier and faster And of course the quote doller keys are shift 2 and 4 respectfully Yvonne -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Francis E. Khan Sent: 26 March 2011 17:08 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? There are two ways to do this. The easiest one is to press the insert key and the 4 on the keyboard and use the down arrow key until you hear the pound sign and press the enter key. The other way is to press the numlock key and type 156 using the keypad on the computer. - Original Message - From: "Cliff Smales" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 11:42 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? Could someone, out there, please tell me the keyboard combination for the "pound sign"? I had to type one into some information, recently, and don't know how to do it. Many thanks. Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"?
It depends on the keyboard you have. If I press the shift and the number 3 on the keyboard I get the number sign. - Original Message - From: "Yvonne Oliver" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? Hi Would it not be easier to do what I suggested earlier today?shift and number 3 on the number keys under the f keys. Sureley that must be easier and faster And of course the quote doller keys are shift 2 and 4 respectfully Yvonne -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Francis E. Khan Sent: 26 March 2011 17:08 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? There are two ways to do this. The easiest one is to press the insert key and the 4 on the keyboard and use the down arrow key until you hear the pound sign and press the enter key. The other way is to press the numlock key and type 156 using the keypad on the computer. - Original Message - From: "Cliff Smales" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 11:42 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? Could someone, out there, please tell me the keyboard combination for the "pound sign"? I had to type one into some information, recently, and don't know how to do it. Many thanks. Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"?
Yes, I know that but I did forget the alt key. Do you know, there are lots of different signs and other symbols can be replicated this way. - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? Hi Francis; In order to get the, £ , sign using the number pad, you have to hold down the, Alt key, then while holding down the, Alt key press156 on the number pad with num pad lock on. I'm sure that you know this, but, just thought I would throw in the Alt key note for those that do not. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? There are two ways to do this. The easiest one is to press the insert key and the 4 on the keyboard and use the down arrow key until you hear the pound sign and press the enter key. The other way is to press the numlock key and type 156 using the keypad on the computer. - Original Message - From: "Cliff Smales" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 11:42 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? > Could someone, out there, please tell me the keyboard combination for the > "pound sign"? I had to type one into some information, recently, and don't > know how to do it. > > Many thanks. > > Cliff Smales > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"?
There are two ways to do this. The easiest one is to press the insert key and the 4 on the keyboard and use the down arrow key until you hear the pound sign and press the enter key. The other way is to press the numlock key and type 156 using the keypad on the computer. - Original Message - From: "Cliff Smales" To: Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2011 11:42 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] By the "pound sign"? Could someone, out there, please tell me the keyboard combination for the "pound sign"? I had to type one into some information, recently, and don't know how to do it. Many thanks. Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Using and creating graphs with JAWS
I received a request from a student who wants to create his graphs and use AJAWS for reading the results for those which were created by other people. Do you have any tips for doing this? And are there any programs for creating these graphs? Years ago (back in 1988 I remember seeing something about graphs but then, I was using DOS and a computer with 640 kilobytes of ram. We have come a long way since then! Thanks for any help. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Using text boxes
I have a 2012 calendar and need to put notes next to items on each of the twelve months of the year. Some years ago when I was using MsWord 2002 I could click the mouse and was able to find exactly where I needed to put the note by the date on the calendar that I wanted. Now that I am using Office 2003 and JFW 12, I cannot access the text boxes where I want to add a note to a date. Unfortunately, approaches to Freedom Scientific over some years on using text boxes have not been answered. If anybody on this list knows how to use the text boxes, please drop me a line with some help so that I can finish this project. I can get sighted assistance but it would be a lot better if I can find a way to do the project myself. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] I need some advice on getting Outlook toworkagain
I can find the Outlook program but when I try to open it nothing happens and I am told that I need to retry to access the exchange server. Any other suggestions? - Original Message - From: "David" To: Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] I need some advice on getting Outlook toworkagain hello there; first you could, redo the email account, so, either remove the account completely, or, you could make changes, to the current setting you have. - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "blind-computing" Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 4:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] I need some advice on getting Outlook to workagain A few days ago I tried to set up an e-mail account using Outlook which is part of my Office 2003 program on my computer. Somehow, I didn't configure the Exchange server and the Outlook component is not working. I also wanted to use the calendar in Outlook and that can't be done now. How do I fix this problem or do I need to reinstall the Office 2003 and start over. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] I need some advice on getting Outlook to work again
A few days ago I tried to set up an e-mail account using Outlook which is part of my Office 2003 program on my computer. Somehow, I didn't configure the Exchange server and the Outlook component is not working. I also wanted to use the calendar in Outlook and that can't be done now. How do I fix this problem or do I need to reinstall the Office 2003 and start over. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
Re: [Blind-Computing] skype 5 sounds to soft, help please?
Do you have a volume control to adjust the sound up or down when listening to music or voice messages? - Original Message - From: "Steve Boodram" To: Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 7:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] skype 5 sounds to soft, help please? I have that same problem too. - Original Message - From: "Daleen" To: Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 7:28 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] skype 5 sounds to soft, help please? Hi all Can someone please help me to get my skype to sound louder when I receive a message and send one. I have checked my volume settings in windows and all is on 100 percent. Thanks. Daleen For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Getting my Outlook component to work
I am using Office 2003 which works well for me for the time being. A friend was trying to configure Ms Outlook to set up an e-mail account but for some reason I can't access the microsoft exchange server. All I hear is to retry but nothing happens. Can I undo his handiwork so that I can get my outlook to work? The alternative is to reinstall the Office 2003 program and try again. Any suggestions? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Looking to purchase a Mr. Coffee Junior coffee maker
Hello all: Sorry for my first attempt at sending this message and am now resending it with my request. I hope someone on this list can help me. My coffee maker has died after ten years of excellent service and I need to purchase a new one. Does anyone know an internet site where I can purchase the same type of Coffee Maker? The last time I logged on to Amazon I was not able to find what I wanted except for the paper filters that go with the product. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Looking for a Mr. Coffee Junior coffee maker
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Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information
From your daily tip today, I am getting the feeling that most of us are being conned by people who manufacture batteries. Can I be right? - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 7:30 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily information Daily Tip: Large Charge No one is really satisfied with the state of rechargeable batteries these days. Laptops have grown so powerful that you may not be able to watch a whole DVD movie before the battery quits. And expensive battery packs can wear out in as little as a year, depending on usage patterns. If you're faced with buying a replacement, and you're willing to accept some extra weight, bulk, and cost, look into the availability of an extended battery pack for your model of notebook. An extended battery has more cells and can provide significantly longer charge life. Daily Term: LOL An abbreviation for the phrase "Laughing out loud" that is commonly used in email messages. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Learning the Intricaties of using Facebook
Hello Josh: Thank you for replying to my message. I will look at the site and see what they can offer. - Original Message - From: "Josh" To: Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Learning the Intricaties of using Facebook Francis, I use the computer version of facebook. However, many people say that the mobile version is more accessible "m.facebook.com". I enjoy using the computer version of facebook because it allows me to chat directly from the application without using a third party application. A couple of emails that I have saved regarding facebook did not contain a tutorial, but rather suggested that people check out blind cooltech and search for tutorials there. I also am going to include an email address to a blind facebook group that may be able to help you with any questions you have. b-f-b-subscr...@yahoogroups.com. - Original Message ----- From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 4:00 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Learning the Intricaties of using Facebook Someone suggested to me that I should joint Facebook and I received one lesson on being acquainted with it. Are there any tutorials on learning to navigate Facebook? I was told about walls and pictures and getting information about threads on my computer but they mean nothing to me now. Any advice would be welcome. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Learning the Intricaties of using Facebook
Someone suggested to me that I should joint Facebook and I received one lesson on being acquainted with it. Are there any tutorials on learning to navigate Facebook? I was told about walls and pictures and getting information about threads on my computer but they mean nothing to me now. Any advice would be welcome. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Learning to use Facebook
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[Blind-Computing] Getting out of Facebook
Yesterday, one of my nephews was showing me how to use Facebook and he opened an account. This site is not for me and I need to close my account. Those of you who adre on facebook, please give me instructions on how to delete the account. I prefer my normal e-mail contacts. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer
Thanks for the information. When I use my flash drives on computers other than mine I ensure that I scan them using McAfee when I return home. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer The best example is a flash drive. Solid state meaning no moving parts. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi, What is a solid state drive? Recently Dale Leavens wrote: Something which interests me is that I have a solid state drive. Presumably defragmenting it doesn't result in much by way of performance improvements but I haven't read anything on the subject. Does anyone else know? Thanks. Dale leavens. - Original Message - From: "Denny Huff" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Yes, it is accessible and it can be used on all platforms. -Original Message- From: Jim Syme Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 9:43 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi Denny, is this free defrag program speech accessible and can it be used with XP 32 home edition? Thanks - Original Message - From: "Denny Huff" To: Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Here is a free defrab utility that I believe works better than the one that comes with Windows. It can be set to run daily, weekly or monthly automatically. http://mydefrag.com/ -Original Message- From: Chris Feist Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 11:45 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi. I've never done a defrag on my computer, and I suspect I better start doing so. I'm wondering, how often should one do it, and how does one do it? Is it easy to do without sight? I have Windows 7. Thanks. Chris Feist - The one and only! "What is the difference between the government and the Mafia? One of them is organized." For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] windows update
You will receive a message asking you to install any updates that are on your computer. Sometimes, the update is downloaded to your computer and you are asked to restart the computer so that the download will be installed. - Original Message - From: "Anna Vimini" To: Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:18 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] windows update How can I tell if the windows update is up to date with the latest updates? I know I have it set to automatic updates but I just want to make sure it is up to date. I am using windows xp home and service pack three. thanks in advance anna For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Using wsm...@wordsmith.org
Thanks. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Using wsm...@wordsmith.org Check the tips and tricks page, I believe it is still up there. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:00 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Using wsm...@wordsmith.org I used this online dictionary several years ago and it worked for me. My memory has failed me on how one uses this e-mail so please jog my memory. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Using wsm...@wordsmith.org
I used this online dictionary several years ago and it worked for me. My memory has failed me on how one uses this e-mail so please jog my memory. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast
I agree about the podcast. After listening to a few words I aborted the link. - Original Message - From: "Andre Williams" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast I'm sorry David. I was referring to the quality of Chris' podcasts. I've never heard any of yours David. Are they on the jaws users website? Please give me a title and I'll give it a listen Andre - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:50 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast What specifically are you referring? I always endeavor to speak clearly when doing a recording. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "Andre Williams" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast Before getting into issues of editing, how about working on basics such as volume, clarity, and getting a good microphone. I mean no offense but its very difficult to understand what the presenter is saying over the extraneous sounds. Maybe some enunciation is in ordr too. It's a tremendous waste of time and effort if no one can understand the podcast and therefore can't follow along. I gave up on the podcast after about 3 minutes. Andre - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast So if I understand you correctly the ability to edit a pod cast is not really within your purview, interesting. When I do a tutorial it is recorded with gold wave in wave format and only when it is finished do I make the conversion to MP3 at a reduced bit rate so as to maintain the quality of the recording. You have to be able to do the same thing with all of the technology at your command. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast Hi Rick. See, this would be fine, except I use MP3 format with the default attributes. My podcast on Cobra is over 23 MB in size. Not bad but like you said you may be put off with it because of the size. I am exactly to the point. I even edited the bit where I couldn't get Cobra to launch at first (you will not get that in the podcast I uploaded), but I'm just saying I try to make it short and to the point. But easy said than done for a podcast. I may have to end up doing several NVDA podcasts. What do you think? Take care. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net On 30/11/2010 13:45, Rick Justice wrote: Hi Chris, Just a thought here, If you are going to do a podcast, take it to a better level than those found over there. Keep the file to a small bit rate, remember we are talking about a monologue here, not a concert. And editing is very helpful to remove extraneous material that is not relevant to the topic being discussed. The only reason I bring this up, is that long-winded podcasts reaching into the 20 to 100mb range are unnecessary, and I have seen plenty of them over there. Just my opinion, Rick Justice Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 4:08 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] NVDA podcast Hello all. If anyone is interested in me doing a podcast on NVDA 2010.2, please let me know. The thing is there are podcasts out there, but they are mostly out of date. For example the one on www.blindcooltech.com talks about NVDA 2009.1 Beta 1. We are now at 2010.2, and there has been significant improvements between the former and the latter. Many thanks in advance for your interest. Take care. -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information
Where can I get this program? - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information Core Temp is a small program that displays the internal temperature of your PC's processor in the System Tray. This is useful for monitoring your PC to prevent it from overheating. Gerald - Original Message - From: "yvonne oliver" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information hi what is cor temp when it is at home Yvonne - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information You can download free Core Temp at: http://download.cnet.com/Core-Temp-32-bit/3000-2094_4-10794077.html Gerald - Original Message - From: "Wayne Scott" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information Are these programs free? I am using my laptop quite a bit and once it starts getting hot, everything goes sluggish. the room temperature is fine. If these programs are free, how do I go about installing and using them? Wayne Scott "A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones." - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 10:12 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information With some compatible processors, Speed Fan can adjust the fan speed when the internal temperature gets too high. Gerald - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information Can either of these programs throttle the CPU if the temperature gets too high? Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: "Gerald Levy" Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 9:29 AM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] daily information It's probably also a good idea to monitor your PC's internal temperature with an accessible free program like Core Temp or Speed Fan, which displays the CPU temperature in the System Tray. You can't always tell when your PC is running dangerously hot just by the sound of its fan. Gerald - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 8:12 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] daily information Daily Tip: Keep It Cool Computers generate quite a bit of internal heat, especially if they are running video or audio applications or multiple programs simultaneously. Excess heat over prolonged periods of time can damage components and connections, not to mention affect performance. All computers are equipped with fans that dissipate the heat, but sometimes they can't keep up, especially if the vents are blocked or occluded by dirt and dust. In addition to keeping the vents clear, you can keep your computer cool and healthy by keeping the room temperature lower and making sure air can circulate around your computer. Daily Term: light bar A highlighted item on a computer screen that will appear with a different color to make it stand out from the rest of the screen. David Ferrin Most people don't know what they're doing and a lot of them are really good at it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] A vexing problem trying to get information
Yes, you have. - Original Message - From: "Marilyn Walker" To: Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] A vexing problem trying to get information If the numbers are there, you could copy and paste them into the edit field instead of trying to remember and type them. Hope I understood your vexing problem. marilyn - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 7:33 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] A vexing problem trying to get information : There are times when I want to get information from the Internet and find that I am asked to type a series of numbers in order to get what I want. There are occasions when I can get sighted help but when there is none, I have to try again later. : : Is there a way now to get around this vexing problem? Any advice would be welcome. : : Francis Khan : For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] A vexing problem trying to get information
There are times when I want to get information from the Internet and find that I am asked to type a series of numbers in order to get what I want. There are occasions when I can get sighted help but when there is none, I have to try again later. Is there a way now to get around this vexing problem? Any advice would be welcome. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer
A family member will be doing the work. TEhanks for reminding me about the mother board and processor. 4 GB of RAM will work and I can live with a 32-bit computer. - Original Message - From: "Andre Williams" To: Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer Firstly, who will be building the machine? You, or a family member, or a computer store? I'm asking because prices will range significantly depending on who is building the machine. What is it that you're doing? no need to build a powerhouse of a computer if you will only be using NotePad and casually browsing the internet. Why is Windows7 Pro a necessity? the Jaws license will cost you about $300 more than regular license. Window eyes license will not demand this outrageous additional cost. A 64-bit machine will allow for more ram to be used--up to 24 gigs. A 32-bit version of Windows 7 will only allow for 4 gigs of ram max. If you will be processing large audio or video files as is the case with a media center PC then you will want Windows 64-bit. If you want a good high-end sound card then expect to pay an additional $150+--at the very least. My motherboard came with an 8-channel sound card that seems to be doing the job for me. I use it with a 2.1 speaker system and it sounds great. You can install Office 2003 on your Windows 7 machine without a problem. Motherboards vary in cost from under $100 to $350+. You may also need to buy a new processor that will run with your current motherboard. A TV tuner card will cost you about $90+ for a good one. You can buy a remote control for about $15. If all this is a mystery to you then plan on spending the next couple of weeks doing your research, or get an experienced person to help you build the computer. In all honesty, unless that friend or family member is willing to be your go to tech support, you should buy an already assembled off the shelf Home Theatre PC. for what you want, I'm thinking you will probably be spending about $1000 for a low-end machine or up to $1700 for a nice almost top of the line home-built machine. An equivalent machine from Dell will cost you about $2400 to $3200 respectively. If I were you I'd jump on the newegg.com or amazon.com and look around because its black Friday today and there's lots of good deals on these items. Andre ----- Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 10:21 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer I have been advised to get a new computer to help me do what I am doing and wonder whether it would be better to build a machine instead of purchasing one from the brands that are now available. This is what I want. My computer should be equipped with Windows 7 professional and I am told that it should be a 64-bit setup. What is the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit machine and what are the advantages of having either one. It should also have at least 4 GB of RAM and a fast enough processor. It should be equipped with a good sound card that can show up the music that I am listening to but I have no idea of choosing a sound card. At this point in time I am using Office 2003 professional which I can use pretty good but my nephew has sent me Office 2007 and I don't know anything about using the ribbon menus. What about the motherboard which I should purchase to get the best out of the package. One other thing: I have been told that some software is not available for 64-bit computers. The last thing I need to have is a TV card so that I can listen to programmes on television. I hope my message makes some sense and I look forward to all the advice you can give. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Advice on getting a new computer
I have been advised to get a new computer to help me do what I am doing and wonder whether it would be better to build a machine instead of purchasing one from the brands that are now available. This is what I want. My computer should be equipped with Windows 7 professional and I am told that it should be a 64-bit setup. What is the difference between a 32-bit and 64-bit machine and what are the advantages of having either one. It should also have at least 4 GB of RAM and a fast enough processor. It should be equipped with a good sound card that can show up the music that I am listening to but I have no idea of choosing a sound card. At this point in time I am using Office 2003 professional which I can use pretty good but my nephew has sent me Office 2007 and I don't know anything about using the ribbon menus. What about the motherboard which I should purchase to get the best out of the package. One other thing: I have been told that some software is not available for 64-bit computers. The last thing I need to have is a TV card so that I can listen to programmes on television. I hope my message makes some sense and I look forward to all the advice you can give. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader
It's free. - Original Message - From: "Nancy Shackelford" To: Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader I have always used JAWS, but I would like to know what this NVDA is and how much it costs! TIA, Nance Nancy Shackelford Walk On Faith & Trust In Love - Michael Reed - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 5:27 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader Hello all. Just interested to find out how many of you use NVDA as your primary. I am one of them. Many thanks in advance. Take care. -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog: http://chrishallsworth.klangoblogs.net For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Setting volume when listening to programs ontheInternet
Hi Mike and Barbara: I did what you suggested and it worked! The up down setting has been adjusted to 75% and when I went to the sacred site at FBC and Classical King FM in Seattle to listen to classic music, both sites sounded a lot beteter. The stereo is great and I can hear the music a lot better and the choral items are sounding a lot better. - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" To: Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Setting volume when listening to programs ontheInternet Hi Francis; I think you have used all your options but, 1 thing you could try is to turn the volume level on the up down slider down to around 75 or 80% and see if that helps. You will have to turn the volume control on your speaker knob a little more but, it might keep it from blowing you out of the chair. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan To: Blind Computing Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 12:46 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Setting volume when listening to programs on theInternet The volume on my computer is set using the volume control on the control on one of the speakers attached to the machine. However, when I want to listen to BBC radio programs or perhaps sacred music from FDC radio, it is necessary for me to increase the volume so that I can hear what is being said on the BBC Radio or on FDC. If I use the volume control on the speaker it is deafening. Is there another type of setting to adjust the volume for listening to the internet? In the control panel I have set the up down setting to 100 per cent and the left right speakers to 50 per cent. Any advice would be welcome. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Setting volume when listening to programs on the Internet
The volume on my computer is set using the volume control on the control on one of the speakers attached to the machine. However, when I want to listen to BBC radio programs or perhaps sacred music from FDC radio, it is necessary for me to increase the volume so that I can hear what is being said on the BBC Radio or on FDC. If I use the volume control on the speaker it is deafening. Is there another type of setting to adjust the volume for listening to the internet? In the control panel I have set the up down setting to 100 per cent and the left right speakers to 50 per cent. Any advice would be welcome. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3
When I was downloading it I thought that my internet was slow but I now know why the computer was behaving the way it did. Thanks again. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3 I forgot to mention it is 117 MB. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:30 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/confirmation.aspx?FamilyId=E25B7049-3E13-433B-B9D2-5E3C1132F206&displaylang=en Look for the click here link to start your download. Now I know this day is going to get tough if the first thing I do is that easy, good luck my friend. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. ----- Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:19 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3 I am trying to download the Office 2003 service pack 3 but can't find a site to download the software. Google is not helpful as I am having trouble to access the site. Any help in tracking the software would be appreciated. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3
Thanks. I am about to add the software to Office 2003. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 9:30 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/confirmation.aspx?FamilyId=E25B7049-3E13-433B-B9D2-5E3C1132F206&displaylang=en Look for the click here link to start your download. Now I know this day is going to get tough if the first thing I do is that easy, good luck my friend. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message ----- From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:19 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3 I am trying to download the Office 2003 service pack 3 but can't find a site to download the software. Google is not helpful as I am having trouble to access the site. Any help in tracking the software would be appreciated. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] MS Office 2003 Service Pack 3
I am trying to download the Office 2003 service pack 3 but can't find a site to download the software. Google is not helpful as I am having trouble to access the site. Any help in tracking the software would be appreciated. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] The latest version of NVDA
Thanks. - Original Message - From: "Jackie McBride" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] The latest version of NVDA No problems here. The url is: www.nvda-project.or in case that helps.g On 11/16/10, Francis E. Khan wrote: I have been trying to connect to the NVDA site to download the latest version of NVDA but, unfortunately, the internet stops at 37% so the process was aborted. Is there another site where I can download the software? Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- Change the world--1 deed at a time Jackie McBride Scripting Classes: http://jawsscripting.lonsdalemedia.org homePage: www.abletec.serverheaven.net For technophobes: www.technophoeb.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] The latest version of NVDA
I have been trying to connect to the NVDA site to download the latest version of NVDA but, unfortunately, the internet stops at 37% so the process was aborted. Is there another site where I can download the software? Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] The Freedom Scientific Sara Ce reading product
Has anybody on this list heard about this gadget from Freedom Scientific? I am interested in purchasing a camera/reading tool which is robust, easy to use and has a voice which is not metalic. Any information on the Sara ce or other product doing the same thing would be welcome. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Rearranging my desktop
You have made my day. Thank you for your help in restoring my desktop to the way it should look. - Original Message - From: "Jackie McBride" To: Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Rearranging my desktop Well, Andre's right--u didn't give us a lot--but, assuming this is xp, here's what let's do. 1) Go to control panel, display, then control tab to 'desktop page'. 2) Tab to the 'customize desktop' button & activate it w/enter/spacebar. 3) Check the 'my documents' button, then down arrow to 'my computer' & 'network places' & check those as well. HTH. On 11/14/10, Andre Williams wrote: Frances. You're essentially asking: my car doesn't start, what part do I have to buy to make it work? In other words, we will need more information such as the operating system to start. Andre - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 4:41 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Rearranging my desktop I got help from a colleague after my computer crashed and was able to get most of my programs sorted out. However, somehow, the desktop layout isn't the same as when I bought the system. Now, the first item on the desktop is the recycle bin. Originally, the first icon was the "my documents" folder followed by My Computer, My Network Places and then Recycle Bin. How do I reconfigure the desktop the way I want it? Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- Change the world--1 deed at a time Jackie McBride Scripting Classes: http://jawsscripting.lonsdalemedia.org homePage: www.abletec.serverheaven.net For technophobes: www.technophoeb.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Rearranging my desktop
Windows XP home with Service Pack 3 - Original Message - From: "Andre Williams" To: Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Rearranging my desktop Frances. You're essentially asking: my car doesn't start, what part do I have to buy to make it work? In other words, we will need more information such as the operating system to start. Andre - Original Message ----- From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 4:41 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Rearranging my desktop I got help from a colleague after my computer crashed and was able to get most of my programs sorted out. However, somehow, the desktop layout isn't the same as when I bought the system. Now, the first item on the desktop is the recycle bin. Originally, the first icon was the "my documents" folder followed by My Computer, My Network Places and then Recycle Bin. How do I reconfigure the desktop the way I want it? Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Rearranging my desktop
I got help from a colleague after my computer crashed and was able to get most of my programs sorted out. However, somehow, the desktop layout isn't the same as when I bought the system. Now, the first item on the desktop is the recycle bin. Originally, the first icon was the "my documents" folder followed by My Computer, My Network Places and then Recycle Bin. How do I reconfigure the desktop the way I want it? Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JFW and Windows 7 friendly appointment calendarprogram
Is the calendar you mentioned in your message works with Windows XP? - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JFW and Windows 7 friendly appointment calendarprogram The free appointment Calendar program which is part of the WebbIE package was designed for screen readers and is very easy to use. You can download it at: http://www.webbie.org.uk/download.htm Gerald - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 12:02 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JFW and Windows 7 friendly appointment calendarprogram Hi all, does anyone know of a easy to use appointment calendar program which can do reminders that is both JFW and Windows 7 friendly? This is for someone who does not have Outlook. Thanks Frank For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Compatibility pluggin for reading 2007 word files in Office 2003
I need to get the compatibility program to convert 2007 files to read them in Office 2003 but can't remember the link to download it. So far, I haven't done anything about installing Office 2007 but will get around that during the course of this year or early next year. One more thing. Where can I purchase or download tutorials for learning Ms Access. The tapes I bought from Freedom Scientific many moons ago only scratch the surface of learning the program and I need tutorials that will tell me all about using databases and a lot more. Since I don't live in the USA I can't access the information from Recording for the Blind. However, I was told that thare are cassette tapes on the subjects which I can borrow or purchase but haven't received a reply to my query. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] MicroSoft Essentials
Hello: I need to send a copy of the MicroSoft Essentials antivirus program to a friend and would appreciate it if someone on this list can tell me the link to access the file. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Using McAfee antivirus to cleanup a flash drive
I have been using the McAfee antivirus program for a number of years and it has kept my computer clean 99 times out of one hundred. What I want to do now is to ask the program to scan a flash drive and to get rid of any unwanted spyware, etec. How do I get the computer to scan the flash drive and not the rest of the stuff on the computer? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] synthesizer for NVDA
Thanks for the instructions. - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara Arcadia" To: Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] synthesizer for NVDA Hi Francis; Here is a tip for when you run / install the pico-0.1.exe file. I tried running it from where I had saved it from the download and not all of the folders installed in the right place so, therefore the new synthesizer didn't show up in the list of synthesizers in NVDA. I did this using 2 computers running XPSP3 Home Here is how I got everything to work correctly; 1. After downloading / saving the the pico-0.1.exe file, I went to where it was saved & cut it from that folder. 2. Now, paste it into the synthDrivers folder. This folder canbe be found in Local Disk C / Documents& Settings / YourName or Owner folder / applications / NVDA / synthDrivers. 3. With the file / program pasted into the synthDrivers folder, run the program. 4. You should now be able to select it from the synthesizer list, combo box found in preferences / synthesizer in the NVDA program. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message ----- From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] synthesizer for NVDA What is the website to download Pico? I tried pico.com but got a company dealing with exhibition stands and things related. - Original Message - From: "Negoslav Sabev" To: Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] synthesizer for NVDA I've downloaded this not so long ago so you may search for pico-0.1.exe or just for pico. Try this and tell us what you find. Negoslav - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] synthesizer for NVDA Hi, everyone, Yesterday I downloaded a synthesizer called Svox Pico for NVDA and now I can't find it. I wanted to install it and extract the files so I could try out the human voice. I've done everything from a windows search to looking in the control panel for the synthesizer and can't find it at all. What do I do now? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] synthesizer for NVDA
What is the website to download Pico? I tried pico.com but got a company dealing with exhibition stands and things related. - Original Message - From: "Negoslav Sabev" To: Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] synthesizer for NVDA I've downloaded this not so long ago so you may search for pico-0.1.exe or just for pico. Try this and tell us what you find. Negoslav - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 10:07 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] synthesizer for NVDA Hi, everyone, Yesterday I downloaded a synthesizer called Svox Pico for NVDA and now I can't find it. I wanted to install it and extract the files so I could try out the human voice. I've done everything from a windows search to looking in the control panel for the synthesizer and can't find it at all. What do I do now? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Upgrading to Windows 7
John: Thank you for the information contained in your message. Now that I have more information about Windows 7, it will help me to decide on what I want. Yes, I know about the odd behavior in Yahoo. Francis Khan - Original Message - From: "John Justice" To: Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 8:55 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 Francis, I think that I can straighten this out a little. Jaws Professional will work on any Windows 7 version. I believe that there's a really limited version called Windows 7 Home but I've never worked with it. The more popular versions are below. Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate: There's another step between Professional and Ultimate but I can't remember what it's called. Those higher functioning versions run a lot of money. Steve was right though. You can get an upgrade package which will take you from Windows XP to Windows 7 Home Premium. The price may vary depending on your particular locale and on promotional considerations. If you can afford it, Windows 7 Ultimate is an amazing piece of software. I'm using Professional, myself. If you'd like to learn more about what the differences mean, there's a Windows 7 for Blind Users group. The link for that group is below. It's run by a man called Rick who is intelligent and knowledgeable but he doesn't have David's personality. (grins) Anyway, they are pretty sticky about things staying on topic over there, namely Windows 7. It isn't our Rick that runs that group. I can't think of his last name but he has a site called BLIND-GEEK-ZONE.NET. Here's that link I promised you. http://www.blindwindows7-j...@yahoogroups.com As I'm sure you are already aware, beware of Yahoo and its numerous odd behaviors. Good luck, Francis. I think you'll like Windows 7. I know I do. John Justice -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Francis E. Khan Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:26 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 I use JAWS Professional. - Original Message - From: "Steve Stewart" To: Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 you can get an upgrade that will not coss that much. i think around 120 dollars. if you are using jaws home, then you need windows 7 home. if you are using jaws pro, then the other windows 7 is what you need. sorry i do not know what windows 7 for jaws pro is call. Steve - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:36 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Upgrading to Windows 7
I use JAWS Professional. - Original Message - From: "Steve Stewart" To: Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 you can get an upgrade that will not coss that much. i think around 120 dollars. if you are using jaws home, then you need windows 7 home. if you are using jaws pro, then the other windows 7 is what you need. sorry i do not know what windows 7 for jaws pro is call. Steve - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:36 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading to Windows 7 I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Upgrading to Windows 7
I have been using Windows XP for a while and now that I have heard a lot about Windows 7 and what it can do, I want to purchase a full version of the program to update my computer. However, I have heard that there are several versions to choose from such as Home Premium, etc. I want a version that won't cost a figure which will cause me to apply to the bank for a loan to be paid off in three years. I understand that there are many experts on what Windows 7 does and I hope you can give me advice on what I can buy. Will $200 be enough to purchase my copy of Windows 7? And from where, directly from Microsoft or Amazon. One more thing. How do I keep my programs that I use now so that they can work after the Windows 7 has been installed. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE
Thanks for the information. I could try NVDA Version 10.1. There is a beta version of 10.2 but I haven't checked it out yet. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, Francis, I visited that program and they really haven't done any improvements to thunder as far as I can see. Rosemarie - Original Message ----- From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE I use JAWS now but when Thunder was around at the beginning, I couldn't understand what it was all about. At this time, I could revisit that program and check it out. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, Francis, Thanks very much for the tip. I forgot about mike's radio world. I'll log on to the site and see what interesting stations I can find. Do you use Jaws or Thunder? I heard web IE works great with thunder. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE When I realized that Webbie needs a bit more work as far as listening to the radio component, I simply logged in to Mikesradioworld.com and looked for the stations I wanted to hear. There are lots of stations from the USA, the United Kingdom and Australia. For example, I listen to KING 981 from Washington State as I like classic music or I can listen to any of the NPR stations. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, Francis, How do you access them if the radio won't work? Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE I tried it yesterday and it won't work. Fortunaately, I can access all of the BBC radio streams as well as those from the USA and they are easy to access. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:56 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, everyone, I wanted to check out the radio that's in web IE but I can't get it to open. I hit enter on it like you would in other programs but nothing happened. Is there a certain way to open the radio so you can select a station? Any help will be very graciously accepted and appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3134 - Release Date: 09/14/10 06:35:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3134 - Release Date: 09/14/10 06:35:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3141 - Release Date: 09/17/10 12:24:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] opening the radio in web IE
I use JAWS now but when Thunder was around at the beginning, I couldn't understand what it was all about. At this time, I could revisit that program and check it out. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, Francis, Thanks very much for the tip. I forgot about mike's radio world. I'll log on to the site and see what interesting stations I can find. Do you use Jaws or Thunder? I heard web IE works great with thunder. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE When I realized that Webbie needs a bit more work as far as listening to the radio component, I simply logged in to Mikesradioworld.com and looked for the stations I wanted to hear. There are lots of stations from the USA, the United Kingdom and Australia. For example, I listen to KING 981 from Washington State as I like classic music or I can listen to any of the NPR stations. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, Francis, How do you access them if the radio won't work? Rosemarie ----- Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE I tried it yesterday and it won't work. Fortunaately, I can access all of the BBC radio streams as well as those from the USA and they are easy to access. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:56 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, everyone, I wanted to check out the radio that's in web IE but I can't get it to open. I hit enter on it like you would in other programs but nothing happened. Is there a certain way to open the radio so you can select a station? Any help will be very graciously accepted and appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3134 - Release Date: 09/14/10 06:35:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3134 - Release Date: 09/14/10 06:35:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] opening the radio in web IE
When I realized that Webbie needs a bit more work as far as listening to the radio component, I simply logged in to Mikesradioworld.com and looked for the stations I wanted to hear. There are lots of stations from the USA, the United Kingdom and Australia. For example, I listen to KING 981 from Washington State as I like classic music or I can listen to any of the NPR stations. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, Francis, How do you access them if the radio won't work? Rosemarie - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 6:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE I tried it yesterday and it won't work. Fortunaately, I can access all of the BBC radio streams as well as those from the USA and they are easy to access. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:56 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, everyone, I wanted to check out the radio that's in web IE but I can't get it to open. I hit enter on it like you would in other programs but nothing happened. Is there a certain way to open the radio so you can select a station? Any help will be very graciously accepted and appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3134 - Release Date: 09/14/10 06:35:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] opening the radio in web IE
I tried it yesterday and it won't work. Fortunaately, I can access all of the BBC radio streams as well as those from the USA and they are easy to access. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:56 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] opening the radio in web IE Hi, everyone, I wanted to check out the radio that's in web IE but I can't get it to open. I hit enter on it like you would in other programs but nothing happened. Is there a certain way to open the radio so you can select a station? Any help will be very graciously accepted and appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] The accessible calendar
Thanks for the information. In addition to listening to my computer, I was also listening to a program from the BBC World Service stream from the United Kingdom. - Original Message - From: "Martina Letochová" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] The accessible calendar Hi, the site is http://www.webbie.org.uk Martina -- From: "Francis E. Khan" Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:50 PM To: "Blind Computing" Subject: [Blind-Computing] The accessible calendar What is the name of the website where I can download the accessible calendar? I thought it was www.webbie.org and even when I substituted the *.org for *.com, I couldn't access anything. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] The accessible calendar
What is the name of the website where I can download the accessible calendar? I thought it was www.webbie.org and even when I substituted the *.org for *.com, I couldn't access anything. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track ofmymoney and how much I spend.
Excel is a beautiful program and if you really want to use it, Freedom Scientific has a number of tapes which are great for learning how to work with the program. After listening to the tapes you can do amortization schedules, budgets and other spreadsheets. Don't allow the program to intimidate you. - Original Message - From: "Mich" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track ofmymoney and how much I spend. Hi al. no I don't have excell I have ms word I have found excell verry comfuzing and not that easy to use with jaws. from Mich. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track of mymoney and how much I spend. Mitch, Do you have Excel? If so, I've found it just as easy to make your own spreadsheet for this purpose. Very powerful and JAWS friendly Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Mich Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:11 AM To: blind-computing @jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track of my moneyand how mutch I spend. Hi all. I am looking for a program to keep track of my money and how much I spend. I know there is money talks from afb but I am not sure if that is the right program that I want to use. what I am looking for is something that will keep track of my money and how much I spend a month and then tell me how much I have left over. Right now I have a ms word file that I have written out where I have put in bills that I have to pay and how much they cost a month. for instance. rent 475 cable 50 phone 80 etc. what I am looking for though is a program that will do this for me and then after tell me how much I have left in my account. I of korce would like it to be jaws friendly as well. does any one know of such a program? many thanks. from Mich. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] looking for a program to keep track of mymoneyand how mutch I spend.
How much does Money Talks cost? - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:14 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track of mymoneyand how mutch I spend. First off there are no longer any free such programs available. Money talks is certainly a good option, and probably the best option as there is even a mailing list to support it. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: "Mich" To: "blind-computing @jaws-users.com" Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 8:10 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] looking for a program to keep track of my moneyand how mutch I spend. Hi all. I am looking for a program to keep track of my money and how much I spend. I know there is money talks from afb but I am not sure if that is the right program that I want to use. what I am looking for is something that will keep track of my money and how much I spend a month and then tell me how much I have left over. Right now I have a ms word file that I have written out where I have put in bills that I have to pay and how much they cost a month. for instance. rent 475 cable 50 phone 80 etc. what I am looking for though is a program that will do this for me and then after tell me how much I have left in my account. I of korce would like it to be jaws friendly as well. does any one know of such a program? many thanks. from Mich. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7
I thought the bottles contained beer. - Original Message - From: "Marilyn Walker" To: Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 George, someone just found a cache of 200 old sealed wine bottles under the sea and it appears that those bottles will go for a pretty penny, maybe over $100,000. a pop. If aged wine is such an attractive drink, well, being age 76 is makes you a standout. marilyn - Original Message - From: "George Marshall" To: Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 : What does that make me at 76? : George R. Marshall : marshall.geo...@gmail.com : - Original Message - : From: "Gerald Levy" : To: : Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 4:41 PM : Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 : : : > : > The "elderly" members of your family are in their 40's? I guess that : > makes me a doddering old geezer at the age of 60. : > : > Gerald : > : > : > - Original Message - : > From: "chris hallsworth" : > To: : > Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 4:32 PM : > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 : > : > : >> No I completely understand that. Me and my sister both use Windows 7, but : >> my elderly members of my family are using XP, simply because I didn't : >> want them to learn a whole new operating system as they are in their : >> 40's! They just want to turn on a computer, surf the web, turn off again. : >> That's all. So thought why not go for XP as it's something they're used : >> to. They have both a desktop and a netbook running XP Home and they're : >> happy with it. : >> : >> : >> From Chris H in Derbyshire : >> : >> On 10/09/2010 21:19, Marilyn Walker wrote: : >>> Chris, it is all a matter of opinion. Most of us are not computer : >>> experts : >>> or developers or geeks or whatever. If xp is working for many of us it : >>> seems sort of silly to change and spend all that money just to say you : >>> have : >>> the latest of whatever. I have college teacher friends who are being : >>> forced : >>> into windows 7 at work (the college skipped Vista for good reason) and : >>> they : >>> are having fits about the new stuff. I don't see that Microsoft or : >>> anyone : >>> else takes into consideration that a lot of already harried educators : >>> keep : >>> getting slammed into all the new stuff whether it is necessary to do it : >>> or : >>> not. THen constant Blackboard upgrades enter the mix with the end : >>> result : >>> that all their time is devoted to computer hassles rather than to : >>> teaching : >>> students history, literature and the other things that they are in : >>> college : >>> to learn. Just my opinion. In my former life, I was quite able to : >>> teach : >>> just fine with chalk, walk and talk. I'm not convinced that all the : >>> newest : >>> technology can substitute for that unless one such as we cannot see : >>> without : >>> the technology. If xp serves one well, he or she could do worse than to : >>> change until forced to do so. : >>> What exactly, is so great about windows 7? Marilyn : >>> - Original Message - : >>> From: "chris hallsworth" : >>> To: : >>> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 1:43 PM : >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 : >>> : >>> : >>> : Hum, what do you exactly mean by this? Nothing is better than Windows : >>> 7 : >>> : so far. : >>> : : >>> : : >>> : From Chris H in Derbyshire : >>> : : >>> : On 10/09/2010 19:36, Francis E. Khan wrote: : >>> :> Thank you for the information. By 2014 we might be able to get : >>> :> something better than Windows 7. : >>> :> ----- Original Message - From: "Marilyn Walker" : >>> : >>> :> To: : >>> :> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:33 PM : >>> :> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 : >>> :> : >>> :> : >>> :>> Why would you want to do that? XP will be supported into 2014 and I : >>> am : >>> :>> sticking with it because it has been a super operating system for : >>> me. : >>> One : >>> :>> of my
Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7
The technology can change for the better and cheaper. I haven't used Windows 7 yet and when I ask about the cost of the software, it would appear that my computer erases anything that deals with the cost of stuff like software. I am wondering whether there is a virus at work! I am trying to ascertain the cost of a full version of 7. - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:43 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 Hum, what do you exactly mean by this? Nothing is better than Windows 7 so far. From Chris H in Derbyshire On 10/09/2010 19:36, Francis E. Khan wrote: Thank you for the information. By 2014 we might be able to get something better than Windows 7. - Original Message - From: "Marilyn Walker" To: Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 Why would you want to do that? XP will be supported into 2014 and I am sticking with it because it has been a super operating system for me. One of my nephews is the networking director of an important midwestern university medical school and he has urged me to stick witih xp as long as I can. Marilyn - Original Message ----- From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 1:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 :I am using XP and wonder whether I can upgrade to Version 7. Do I need to purchase an upgrade or do I have to purchase a full version of Windows 7? : For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7
Thank you for the information. By 2014 we might be able to get something better than Windows 7. - Original Message - From: "Marilyn Walker" To: Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 Why would you want to do that? XP will be supported into 2014 and I am sticking with it because it has been a super operating system for me. One of my nephews is the networking director of an important midwestern university medical school and he has urged me to stick witih xp as long as I can. Marilyn - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 1:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 :I am using XP and wonder whether I can upgrade to Version 7. Do I need to purchase an upgrade or do I have to purchase a full version of Windows 7? : For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7
I am using XP and wonder whether I can upgrade to Version 7. Do I need to purchase an upgrade or do I have to purchase a full version of Windows 7? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] guide
But you didn't give the link to try out the software. Hope you can get it for us. - Original Message - From: "ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:08 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] guide Hi, everyone, I just learned about a new screen reader on another list. It's called guide. I'm tempted to download it and try it out but is it free software like NVDA is? Just wondering. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Blind Cooltech podcasts
Yes, I do want to monitor these feeds and will certainly follow your advice. For the time being, I have about 15 feeds on my Internet program and whenever I see something that is interesting, I check it out. On the Blindcooltech feeds I am looking at recordings made by a gentleman who is on the Bookport Plus mailing list as I hope to hone my skills in recording items of interest. - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts If you want to keep track of podcasts on this feed as they are created, you will want to subscribe to this feed. There are many separate programs that do this. I prefer to watch feeds in Internet Explorer 8. Here are some basics. Often when browsing the web, JAWS will announce when it finishes loading that there is a feed and so many links on the page. If it says there are feeds available, pressing Alt + J will bring up a context menu near the address bar listing the various feeds available on that page. News sites always have such feeds available. It is also possible to use the Search for feeds menu item in the Tools menu. Once an XML RSS feed is being viewed, if you are interested in getting updates from that site or listen regurarily to their podcasts, subscribe to the feed. Most feed pages have a plus sign near the top of the page that will subscribe you to that feed by pressing Enter on the link. I finsd some sites, especially feedburner pages might not be in the right format for to subscribe in IE. If you select the Subscribe to this feed... menu item in the Tools menu. this seems to geyt put into the correct format for IE. When you subscribe to a feed, it gets added to your feed list. This is much like the favorites list. In fact, it is handled from the same area on the toolbars. To go to your feeds list, press Control + J. It will present a tree view of your feeds. It is possible to place them in groups, much like favorites. If the site has added items or articles to the feed since the last time you viewed the page, a "- new" will be announced after the feed name in the list. Press Enter to view the latest items in the feed. It will only show the new items. It keeps track of what you have viewed before. The very last link at the bottom of every feed page is a link for Properties. Hitting Enter here will bring up a dialog. These properties let you select if you want IE to automatically download attached files, which are also commonally called podcasts. You might also want to sabe space on your hard disk by adjusting the number to be archived. For weekly podcasts, reducing the default from 200 to 4 will still retain a copy for a month. I normally copy podcasts I am interested in to a podcaasts folder which I use a couple of times a week to copy to my Victor Reader for relaxed speeded up listening. To copy to this podcast folder, I use the previously mentioned keystrokes. Press Insert + NumPad Minus (-), followed by Numpad Star (*)., and select "Save target...". Sorry, I have no idea what the laptop keystrokes would be. I think that might cover the verry basics of RSS feeds. By the way, RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It is a technology to allow the viewer, like IE to check every so often for new materieral from a website and download it automatically. The default frequency can be set to once a day or every 15 minutes, depending on your needs. This is set on the content page of the Internet Options dialog. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen ---------- From: "Francis E. Khan" Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 2:54 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts I do apologize for my stupidity. After listening to your last post, I saved the link in my Internet favorites and everything is fine now. It is now so easy to go online and hit enter on the Blindcooltech item and hit the enter key. Thank you again and I can now listen to all the things I need to know about. - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts I have no idea what you have attempted to do. The link below. if opened in Internet Explorer 7 or 8, will just display all of the items in that feed. If you are using JAWS, you can move to the next item, sometimes called articles, simply by pressing the 2 key, since these are level 2 headings. There is a link after the description for the attached MP3 file. Clicking on this link will start your media player. If you want to download it, press Insert + NumPad Minus (-), followed by Numpad Star
Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts
I do apologize for my stupidity. After listening to your last post, I saved the link in my Internet favorites and everything is fine now. It is now so easy to go online and hit enter on the Blindcooltech item and hit the enter key. Thank you again and I can now listen to all the things I need to know about. - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts I have no idea what you have attempted to do. The link below. if opened in Internet Explorer 7 or 8, will just display all of the items in that feed. If you are using JAWS, you can move to the next item, sometimes called articles, simply by pressing the 2 key, since these are level 2 headings. There is a link after the description for the attached MP3 file. Clicking on this link will start your media player. If you want to download it, press Insert + NumPad Minus (-), followed by Numpad Star (*). This will bring up the context menu. Select "Save target..." and select where you want to save the file. If you decide you like the feed you are using, press Alt + T, followed by f to subscribe to the feed. If you need more information about viewing feeds and subscribing to podcasts with IE, hust ask. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen ---------- From: "Francis E. Khan" Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 12:55 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts I downloaded the feeddemon option and installed it. There is a Feed station and the Feeddemon menu. The Blindcooltech is affiliated with Google so, how do I download all the feeds I want. Nothing seems to work. - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts I just use the IE 7/8 compatible RSS feed. That is currently how I get all of my podcasts. The feed is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/blindcooltech Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen ---------- From: "Francis E. Khan" Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:35 PM To: "Blind Computing" Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts Does anybody know the address of Blind Cooltech? When I type the internet address of that site I am getting a company which deals with air-conditioning hardware. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Blind Cooltech podcasts
I downloaded the feeddemon option and installed it. There is a Feed station and the Feeddemon menu. The Blindcooltech is affiliated with Google so, how do I download all the feeds I want. Nothing seems to work. - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts I just use the IE 7/8 compatible RSS feed. That is currently how I get all of my podcasts. The feed is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/blindcooltech Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: "Francis E. Khan" Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:35 PM To: "Blind Computing" Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blind Cooltech podcasts Does anybody know the address of Blind Cooltech? When I type the internet address of that site I am getting a company which deals with air-conditioning hardware. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Blind Cooltech podcasts
Does anybody know the address of Blind Cooltech? When I type the internet address of that site I am getting a company which deals with air-conditioning hardware. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] windows media 11 and real alternitive
Is the Real alternative from www.whitestick.co.uk? - Original Message - From: "heather kd5cbl" To: Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:56 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] windows media 11 and real alternitive Hello, I have windows media 11 and the real alternative that has the media player classic which I like to play my mp3s. I cant seem to find the real alternative when I use applications and open with submenu on the mp3 file, it does not come up as an option for playing media. I am sure it is installed and I selected it to be my default player during the install. I tried to uninstall windows media11 but the computer said I could not. Any suggestions to how I can make real alternative media player my default player? Thank you Heather For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Do I need to change from Skype 3.8
I have been using Skype for since about 2002 and it was only on Sunday last that I changed from 3.8 to Skype 4.2. Google have been asking people to upgrade to the later versions of Skype but I don't know how long Version 3.8 will remain as it is. I know that scripts for this version might not be upgraded. The Skype 4.2 works well and the audio is fantastic. However, scripts for the newer versions are upgraded frequently and there is also a program called Skype Talking which alerts users to people who are online or those who have left and several other things which I can't remember. Now that I have upgraded to Skype 4X - there is a beta version of Skype 5) I am learning how to use all the new features and over time - a couple of weeks - everything will grow on you. I hope this e-mail will help. Francis Khan Skype Name: fekhan - Original Message - From: "Alan Dicey" To: Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:20 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Do I need to change from Skype 3.8 Dear Friends, I have been using Skype 3.8 for a year and a half and very successfully, just perfect! Yesterday, I received a message when on Skype that it wanted to download a current version, I clicked "No" or "Cancel Download" I think both LOL! Anyway, today, a friend said that she heard Skype was going to not allow Skype 3.8 from being used any longer! This would be very bad for me, as I hate to change programs that are working Perfect, as Perfect is good enough. Has anyone heard this "rumor" which I must call it now? Thanks for any comments on using Skype 3.8. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA "Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!!" United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Information about the Braille 'n Speak
This sounds better all the time. - Original Message - From: "Mitchell" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Information about the Braille 'n Speak It is, and much more. I have The bx moddle, and I love it. There many things that make it surpass the brail and speak. It has pockit Jaws on it for voice output, and braildisplay that is remooviable to conect with your computer. It also sinks with the computer like a pompilit. Look on there websight for the leenk for products and the newone is the Packmate omney which I don't have one of those. Good luck -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Scott Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 2:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Information about the Braille 'n Speak From what I know, it is. I don't know much about the Pac Mate. "A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones." - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:12 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Information about the Braille 'n Speak Does anybody remember the Braille 'n Speak which was manufactured by Blazie? Freedom Scientific acquired Blazie so I am wondering whether the Packmate is is an up to date version of the Braille 'n Speak. Any information would be appreciated as i can't find any information of what the packmate does. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Information about the Braille 'n Speak
Does anybody remember the Braille 'n Speak which was manufactured by Blazie? Freedom Scientific acquired Blazie so I am wondering whether the Packmate is is an up to date version of the Braille 'n Speak. Any information would be appreciated as i can't find any information of what the packmate does. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] How does one change the subject line torelate to the current thread
Thank you again. - Original Message - From: "Martina Letochová" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How does one change the subject line torelate to the current thread Simply delete the old subject in the subject line and replace with the new one, or still better start a new message. Martina -- From: "Francis E. Khan" Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 3:00 PM To: "Blind Computing" Subject: [Blind-Computing] How does one change the subject line to relate to the current thread Yesterday I posted a message about Windows Service Pack 3 but over time the subject changed to other matters not related to the service pack 3 thread. There was a post a few days ago but I might have deleted it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] How does one change the subject line to relate to the current thread
Yesterday I posted a message about Windows Service Pack 3 but over time the subject changed to other matters not related to the service pack 3 thread. There was a post a few days ago but I might have deleted it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3
Can I save e-mails in bulk or do I have to save each one? - Original Message - From: "Martina Letochová" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 When you're on some email you want to save just go to the file menu in OE and then save as... The default .EML format will do, then save it into any folder you wish, best on some external drive or whatever you keep for data only; then you can be sure no emails get lost in an update or so. Martina ------ From: "Francis E. Khan" Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:46 PM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 There is something I need to ask you. On a number of occasions when my system has to be repaired, I often lose my e-mails and it takes a while to get everything setup again. I believe that there is a way that e-mails can be stored in some other part of the computer or elsewhere. Do you know anything about exporting e-mails to some other place and retrieve them later? If I could do that, I can keep my hair almost black, although there are several patches of grey which seem to thrive better than the rest. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Just so you got it is the main thing. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com ----- Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I stored the e-mail in another folder. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I forgot to add that this is the direct link to the file. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:47 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 It didn't take but a couple of seconds as it turns out, here you go: http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/3/0/d30e32d8-418a-469d-b600-f32ce3edf42d/WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Does anybody on this list have a link where I can download Windows XP Service pack 3? I need it like yesterday! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3
I will check the servers. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 In fact there an easy method for doing that with no less than 2 different programs located on the server. UnDBX and DBXtract. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 13:46 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 There is something I need to ask you. On a number of occasions when my system has to be repaired, I often lose my e-mails and it takes a while to get everything setup again. I believe that there is a way that e-mails can be stored in some other part of the computer or elsewhere. Do you know anything about exporting e-mails to some other place and retrieve them later? If I could do that, I can keep my hair almost black, although there are several patches of grey which seem to thrive better than the rest. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Just so you got it is the main thing. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I stored the e-mail in another folder. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I forgot to add that this is the direct link to the file. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:47 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 It didn't take but a couple of seconds as it turns out, here you go: http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/3/0/d30e32d8-418a-469d-b600-f32ce3edf42d/WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Does anybody on this list have a link where I can download Windows XP Service pack 3? I need it like yesterday! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3
There is something I need to ask you. On a number of occasions when my system has to be repaired, I often lose my e-mails and it takes a while to get everything setup again. I believe that there is a way that e-mails can be stored in some other part of the computer or elsewhere. Do you know anything about exporting e-mails to some other place and retrieve them later? If I could do that, I can keep my hair almost black, although there are several patches of grey which seem to thrive better than the rest. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Just so you got it is the main thing. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I stored the e-mail in another folder. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I forgot to add that this is the direct link to the file. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:47 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 It didn't take but a couple of seconds as it turns out, here you go: http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/3/0/d30e32d8-418a-469d-b600-f32ce3edf42d/WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com ----- Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Does anybody on this list have a link where I can download Windows XP Service pack 3? I need it like yesterday! For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Windows XP Service Pack 3
I stored the e-mail in another folder. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I forgot to add that this is the direct link to the file. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:47 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 It didn't take but a couple of seconds as it turns out, here you go: http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/3/0/d30e32d8-418a-469d-b600-f32ce3edf42d/WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Does anybody on this list have a link where I can download Windows XP Service pack 3? I need it like yesterday! For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Windows XP Service Pack 3
Will wait. Thanks. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 If you can wait a couple of hours I can get you a link to download it. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Does anybody on this list have a link where I can download Windows XP Service pack 3? I need it like yesterday! For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Windows XP Service Pack 3
Does anybody on this list have a link where I can download Windows XP Service pack 3? I need it like yesterday! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name
Thanks. I found it and all is well. - Original Message - From: "Wayne Scott" To: Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name You can go into the Start menu. Once there, find 'My Computer". Hit your Applications key. Look for either "Send To" submenu or show on desktop. If you see the Send to submenu, Enter on that. in that list, there is a selection called, "Send ot Desktop." Hit Enter on this. then it's on our desktop. Hope this helps! Wayne Scott "A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones." - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name I can access "my computer" on my desktop by pressing alt-e as I don't have an icon to do this. How can I create an icon for "my computer"? - Original Message - From: "Negoslav Sabev" To: Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name 1. Go to my computer icon on the desktop. 2. Press alt+enter for properties. 3. Press ctrl+tab to land on computer name tab. 4. Tab to the change button and press space. 5. In the computer name field enter the new computer's name and press enter. 6. Tab to ok and press space. 7. You may be asked to restart. Confirm and it's done. Negoslav - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara Arcadia" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 3:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name HI All; I recently inherited a computer and I need to change the computer name, along with a ton of other stuff! Would someone please provide me the steps to change the computer name? It is an XPSP3 Pro Operating system and I have Jaws10 latest installed, finally. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name
I can access "my computer" on my desktop by pressing alt-e as I don't have an icon to do this. How can I create an icon for "my computer"? - Original Message - From: "Negoslav Sabev" To: Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name 1. Go to my computer icon on the desktop. 2. Press alt+enter for properties. 3. Press ctrl+tab to land on computer name tab. 4. Tab to the change button and press space. 5. In the computer name field enter the new computer's name and press enter. 6. Tab to ok and press space. 7. You may be asked to restart. Confirm and it's done. Negoslav - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara Arcadia" To: "Blind Computing" Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 3:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Changing computer name HI All; I recently inherited a computer and I need to change the computer name, along with a ton of other stuff! Would someone please provide me the steps to change the computer name? It is an XPSP3 Pro Operating system and I have Jaws10 latest installed, finally. 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] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder
McAfee is quite a good piece of software and I have been using it for more than ten years. At this point, I have opted to access their subscription plan and I renew it every year. If anything doesn't work on the system I can use the DM setup and redownload the software so that I get a clean and usually a better version than the one before. You need to use the Jaws cursor to access the components and you have the option to adjust how you wish to clean files and what you want to do. You might wish to go to the McAfee site to determine whether you need to install the McAfee suite or opt for the subscription package which costs somewhere in the region of USD 39.00. - Original Message - From: "Dan Mccurley" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 6:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder Hi; I notice you have mcafee; I, too, have it and I think it is causing me pain, also. How does one get to the area where one can configure mcafee; I am having trouble getting to various sites and I think mcafee is stopping me; I keep hearing thing like references to my trusted sites and so fourth. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder I thought that would help. However, the McAfee programme on my computer was configured so that the items in the sent items folder would be deleted at 4 a.m. on Mondays. That feature has now been unchecked and everything is working well again. - Original Message - From: "Ishe Chinyoka" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder Hi Francis Just go to Tools. Select Options. From the property sheet that appears, press control+Tab and switch to the "Send" page. Here tab once you wil find a field labelled "Keep a copy of sent items in my 'sent' folder": make sure it is checked. Once you check this one, click okay. your problem will disappear once and forever. Cheers, Ishe - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind-Computing" Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder I hope someone will be able to help me with this vexing problem. For a couple of weeks now, I have noticed that copies of messages I have sent are deleted from the "sent items" folder on my computer and I can't find out why this is happening. Normally, I would keep messages in that folder for about five or six months and then delete those messages that I don't want. Now, all messages are deleted after about five days so, what can I do to correct this problem. I am using Outlook Express Version 6. What should I check or uncheck and where I go to do this. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder
I thought that would help. However, the McAfee programme on my computer was configured so that the items in the sent items folder would be deleted at 4 a.m. on Mondays. That feature has now been unchecked and everything is working well again. - Original Message - From: "Ishe Chinyoka" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder Hi Francis Just go to Tools. Select Options. From the property sheet that appears, press control+Tab and switch to the "Send" page. Here tab once you wil find a field labelled "Keep a copy of sent items in my 'sent' folder": make sure it is checked. Once you check this one, click okay. your problem will disappear once and forever. Cheers, Ishe ----- Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind-Computing" Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder I hope someone will be able to help me with this vexing problem. For a couple of weeks now, I have noticed that copies of messages I have sent are deleted from the "sent items" folder on my computer and I can't find out why this is happening. Normally, I would keep messages in that folder for about five or six months and then delete those messages that I don't want. Now, all messages are deleted after about five days so, what can I do to correct this problem. I am using Outlook Express Version 6. What should I check or uncheck and where I go to do this. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Messages deleted from the "sent items" folder
I hope someone will be able to help me with this vexing problem. For a couple of weeks now, I have noticed that copies of messages I have sent are deleted from the "sent items" folder on my computer and I can't find out why this is happening. Normally, I would keep messages in that folder for about five or six months and then delete those messages that I don't want. Now, all messages are deleted after about five days so, what can I do to correct this problem. I am using Outlook Express Version 6. What should I check or uncheck and where I go to do this. Francis Khan For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Cobra
What is Cobra and what does it do? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] GMail
Yes, it does. - Original Message - From: "Hamid AITOUZNAG" To: Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 1:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] GMail Hi there, WebVisum is a service that's provided by Mozilla to help blind and visually impaired people solve the capchas while registering or signing up for websites and online services. A capcha is a visual verification that one has to solve in order to get an account or access to the needed service. Hope that helps... Hamid AITOUZNAG On 08/07/2010 16:29, Francis E. Khan wrote: Pardon my ignorance on this but what is web bisum. What does it do and where do I find it? - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:03 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] GMail After all of the discussion on hear regarding this topic I decided to go and take a look at setting up such an animal. I'm pleased to report that thanks to web visum and about 10 or 15 minutes of my time the account was successfully created and in business. There really isn't much to do so give it a try those of you who have not taken the plunge so to speak. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] GMail
Pardon my ignorance on this but what is web bisum. What does it do and where do I find it? - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:03 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] GMail After all of the discussion on hear regarding this topic I decided to go and take a look at setting up such an animal. I'm pleased to report that thanks to web visum and about 10 or 15 minutes of my time the account was successfully created and in business. There really isn't much to do so give it a try those of you who have not taken the plunge so to speak. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Looking for tutorial on learning Powerpoint
Hi Megoslav: Thank you very much for the information. - Original Message - From: "Negoslav Sabev" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 4:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Looking for tutorial on learning Powerpoint Here something free for you: http://www.utexas.edu/disability/ai/resource/tutorials_classes/JAWS/ppt_overview.htm http://www.freedomscientific.com/Training/training-powerpoint.asp And if you want to invest in tutorials http://www.blindtraining.com/shop/textbooks.htm Negoslav - Original Message - From: "Francis E. Khan" To: "Blind-Computing" Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 7:31 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Looking for tutorial on learning Powerpoint Does anybody know where I can obtain a tutorial or tutorials for learning Powerpoint? Any help would be appreciated. I remember having an acquaintance with a site in California (California Institute . . .) offering tutorials and hope that someone will rember the internet site. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Looking for tutorial on learning Powerpoint
Does anybody know where I can obtain a tutorial or tutorials for learning Powerpoint? Any help would be appreciated. I remember having an acquaintance with a site in California (California Institute . . .) offering tutorials and hope that someone will rember the internet site. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] GDI Window
I started my computer this morning and got a message that there was some program called GDI Window which needed to be repaired. What is GDI window? and how do I get rid of it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer Start Up
Will these instructions work with Windows XP? It is 10.48 PM in the UK so I will await your reply tomorrow. - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer Start Up 1. Press Windows+r to open the run dialogue box. 2. Type: control userpasswords2 and press enter. 3. Uncheck the "users must enter a username and password to log onto this computer" check box, and press enter. 4. Follow any further instructions. Hope this helps. Signed by Chris Hallsworth On 08/06/2010 14:28, Donnie Parrett wrote: My computer is set up, so that on start up, it automatically goes to a log in screen because originally, it was used by four different people. Now, it is only used by me. How can I change the setting, so that it will go straight to my desktop instead of the log in screen. I am using Windows XP and JAWS 11. Thanks, Donnie Have a great day, unless you have made other plans. ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom& Daily Bible reading, please send an email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Then, reply to the confirmation email that you will receive from Yahoo Groups, and you will be on the list. Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Unpacking books downloaded from Bookshare.org
I haven't downloaded books from Bookshare for a while and now that I have done so today, how do I access these books from my computer. The two books are The Holy Bible in DAISY format and the same book in BRF format. I want to put them on my Bookport Plus player. How do I start. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Adobe Flash player
Does anybody have a link where I can download a version of flash player? I tried the Adobe site and although I found the link it won't oblige me by downloading what I want. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files
>> light version of the Daisy Pipeline is part of what you added to Open >> Office. >> >> After the conversion you will have three folders under the filename that >> you choose to save the Daisy document as. >> An audio book >> a Daisy book >> a z3986 >> >> I do not know what the z3986 is, if you find out let me know. >> >> I have given the download urls below: >> >> OpenOffice.org Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB >> drives >> http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable >> >> >> >> Download Open XML to DAISY XML Translator from SourceForge.net >> http://sourceforge.net/projects/openxml-daisy/files/DAISYTranslator%20Word%20Add-Ins/Release%202.1.1/DaisyTranslator_WordAddin_24March2009.zip/download >> >> Download Open XML to DAISY XML Translator from SourceForge.net ( manual ) >> http://sourceforge.net/projects/openxml-daisy/files/DAISY%20Translator%20User%20Document/Release%202.1.1/Daisy_Translator_Instruction_Manual_24March2009.docx/download >> >> >> HTH >> >> TJ >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: Francis E. Khan >> To: Blind-Computing >> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:00 PM >> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files >> >> >> I purchased the Bookport Plus player/recorder from the American Printing >> House for the Blind in March this year and downloaded approximately 129 >> books from Gutenberg.org. What I want to do is to change these books >> from >> plain text to a DAISY format so that I can listen to them on the Bookport >> Plus. >> >> Does anybody on this list have any expertise in doing this conversion >> and >> is it an expensive venture? I tried setting the pitch to minus 5 and the >> resulting playback sounded very gravelly like a famous jazz trumpeter by >> the name of Louis Armstrong also known as Sachmo. Any help would be >> greatly appreciated. >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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/ -- Alasdair King For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Converting plain text files to DAISY files
Hello TJ: Thanks for the comprehensive instructions for getting the files from Sourceforge.net. I will attend to this as soon as I have read my e-mails and paid some bills. - Original Message - From: "TJ McElroy gMail" To: Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files Hello Francis, Sorry it took so long to get an answer to your question. I was also interested in converting text to Daisy and here is a free and quite easy to do just that. It will require three downloads: 1. Open Office portable 2. Open XML to DAISY 3. Open XML to DAISY manual I am using the portable version of Open Office because I was unhappy how the normal install version slowed down my computer. The conversion still works with the portable version and you have the added bonus of being to save every thing on a USB drive. You can read the manual for the step by step, but in a nut shell here is what to do. 1. install Open Office 2. unzip the Open XML to DAISY plug in. 3. Start open office 4. navigate to the Tools > Extension Manager > 5 Add > Odt2DaisyAddOn.oxt ( located in the file that you unzipped earlier ) 6. Restart Open Office Once you restart Open Office there will be an export to Daisy option under the files menu. When that option is selected, it will prompt for a file name, then a screen will appear telling you of the data that will be stored in the Daisy document. you will have to choose ok from this screen. Ok and cancel are located at the bottom of the screen This screen does not speak for me, maybe it will for you. The first Daisy book conversion might give a message that the Daisy Pipeline was not found. This message has only appeared once for me. A light version of the Daisy Pipeline is part of what you added to Open Office. After the conversion you will have three folders under the filename that you choose to save the Daisy document as. An audio book a Daisy book a z3986 I do not know what the z3986 is, if you find out let me know. I have given the download urls below: OpenOffice.org Portable | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable Download Open XML to DAISY XML Translator from SourceForge.net http://sourceforge.net/projects/openxml-daisy/files/DAISYTranslator%20Word%20Add-Ins/Release%202.1.1/DaisyTranslator_WordAddin_24March2009.zip/download Download Open XML to DAISY XML Translator from SourceForge.net ( manual ) http://sourceforge.net/projects/openxml-daisy/files/DAISY%20Translator%20User%20Document/Release%202.1.1/Daisy_Translator_Instruction_Manual_24March2009.docx/download HTH TJ - Original Message ----- From: Francis E. Khan To: Blind-Computing Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 12:00 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Converting plain text files to DAISY files I purchased the Bookport Plus player/recorder from the American Printing House for the Blind in March this year and downloaded approximately 129 books from Gutenberg.org. What I want to do is to change these books from plain text to a DAISY format so that I can listen to them on the Bookport Plus. Does anybody on this list have any expertise in doing this conversion and is it an expensive venture? I tried setting the pitch to minus 5 and the resulting playback sounded very gravelly like a famous jazz trumpeter by the name of Louis Armstrong also known as Sachmo. Any help would be greatly appreciated. For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Problem With IE8
alt-f and up arrow to exit and hit the enter key. It works for me. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" To: Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE8 What is the correct way to exit? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Francis E. Khan Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE8 When you don't exit IE8 in the correct way, that message comes up when you next open the program. s - Original Message - From: "Jenny Dawson" To: Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 9:47 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE8 Hi everyone Whenever I open IE8 I get a message saying that my last browser session closed unexpectedly and would I like to return to it or go to home page. It's been happening for about a week now. I have tried a reset but nothing's changed. Any ideas? Thanks in anticipation. Kind regards Jenny Dawson Phone: 08 94961024 Email: jjdaw...@iinet.net.au For answers to frequently asked questions about this 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] Problem With IE8
When you don't exit IE8 in the correct way, that message comes up when you next open the program. s - Original Message - From: "Jenny Dawson" To: Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 9:47 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem With IE8 Hi everyone Whenever I open IE8 I get a message saying that my last browser session closed unexpectedly and would I like to return to it or go to home page. It's been happening for about a week now. I have tried a reset but nothing's changed. Any ideas? Thanks in anticipation. Kind regards Jenny Dawson Phone: 08 94961024 Email: jjdaw...@iinet.net.au For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
