Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Hi, I have never tried it with Windows 7, as I am still running XP, but I believe that it also works with Windows 7. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Misty, Does this work with windows home 7. Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Misty Dawn Bradley Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, The scanner is an Epson Perfection V. 3300, and I got it at Staples for about $100. It has four buttons on it, but I usually don't use them because I do the scanning with the ABBYY Fine Reader software that came with the scanner. It comes with some Epson software also for photos and other things, but I mainly just use the OCR software. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Your epson scanner costs about how much?and which model is it as it sounds intriguing! Thanks for any info as I am considering one of these now too Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Misty Dawn Bradley Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Hi If you are using a HP scanner, You may want to try the HP Document Scan program that loads with the full installation of the scanner software. I have scanned countless textbooks with this software. Once it is set up it works great. God bless, Mark God Loves you! You can visit my website at: http://christiantraditions.info Please visit my blog at: http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:50 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi Cathy. Openbook may have a few bells and whistles that Text Cloner does not have, but it reads typed text quite well using your own screen reading program which is what I want. I highly recommend the trial version which is free and is the full version. It meets my needs quite nicely. Becky - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Misty, Does this work with windows home 7. Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Misty Dawn Bradley Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:46 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, The scanner is an Epson Perfection V. 3300, and I got it at Staples for about $100. It has four buttons on it, but I usually don't use them because I do the scanning with the ABBYY Fine Reader software that came with the scanner. It comes with some Epson software also for photos and other things, but I mainly just use the OCR software. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Your epson scanner costs about how much?and which model is it as it sounds intriguing! Thanks for any info as I am considering one of these now too Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Misty Dawn Bradley Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
What is the best at OCR feature both written and tiped text? Kurzweil 1000, Openbook 9 or ABBYY Finereader 9.0, ReadIris 12 Pro, Text Cloner Pro. I've just checked ABBYY Website, there is now Finereader 11. Nam - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, Yes it works well, and I know of a few universities that use it also in their Student Disabilities Office to scan textbooks for the students that are visually impaired. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com (336) 375-7707 (Home) (336) 314-3373 (Cell) - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? hello Misty. Thanks, FineReader is indeed the one I was thinking of, and I believe I will give that one a try. Sounds like many people have had plenty of success with it. - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
What is the best at OCR feature both written and typed texts? Kurzweil 1000, Openbook 9 or ABBYY Finereader 9.0, ReadIris 12 Pro, Text Cloner Pro. I've just checked ABBYY Website, there is now Finereader 11. Nam - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:47 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, Yes it works well, and I know of a few universities that use it also in their Student Disabilities Office to scan textbooks for the students that are visually impaired. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com (336) 375-7707 (Home) (336) 314-3373 (Cell) - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? hello Misty. Thanks, FineReader is indeed the one I was thinking of, and I believe I will give that one a try. Sounds like many people have had plenty of success with it. - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages?
That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Your epson scanner costs about how much?and which model is it as it sounds intriguing! Thanks for any info as I am considering one of these now too Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey Senior Division Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Misty Dawn Bradley Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Hey Gerald. Thanks for the response. I know about Open Book as my messaged stated, but a minstream OCR package is specifically what interests me at the moment. Also, the currency feature wouldn't be of much use to me as I'm on a desktop here. Curious to know if it works for a wide variety of nations' currencies though all the same... - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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hello Misty. Thanks, FineReader is indeed the one I was thinking of, and I believe I will give that one a try. Sounds like many people have had plenty of success with it. - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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But this openbook animal costs $1,000. Donna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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It is not only on the Pearl, it is on any new scanner using Open Book 9. Apparently this is some type of new Federal Legislation to cut down on counter fitting. Glad there are other options. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:11 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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If you check around on some lists , Blind Bargains, etc., many times you will find someone willing to sell their license to you. In the past, FS would allow this and charge only like $75 to transfer to the new owner. Just a FYI Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of tcors...@cfl.rr.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:16 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? But this openbook animal costs $1,000. Donna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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The currency identification feature in Open Book only works for American and Canadian currency, and is not very accurate. It is a poor substitute for the IBill. Gerald - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hey Gerald. Thanks for the response. I know about Open Book as my messaged stated, but a minstream OCR package is specifically what interests me at the moment. Also, the currency feature wouldn't be of much use to me as I'm on a desktop here. Curious to know if it works for a wide variety of nations' currencies though all the same... - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Also, for those that have an IPhone, the Look Tell money identifier will do American and many other currencies Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:11 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? The currency identification feature in Open Book only works for American and Canadian currency, and is not very accurate. It is a poor substitute for the IBill. Gerald - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hey Gerald. Thanks for the response. I know about Open Book as my messaged stated, but a minstream OCR package is specifically what interests me at the moment. Also, the currency feature wouldn't be of much use to me as I'm on a desktop here. Curious to know if it works for a wide variety of nations' currencies though all the same... - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Hi Cathy. Openbook may have a few bells and whistles that Text Cloner does not have, but it reads typed text quite well using your own screen reading program which is what I want. I highly recommend the trial version which is free and is the full version. It meets my needs quite nicely. Becky - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Becky, Obviously it will be able to read printed books as well. Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:50 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi Cathy. Openbook may have a few bells and whistles that Text Cloner does not have, but it reads typed text quite well using your own screen reading program which is what I want. I highly recommend the trial version which is free and is the full version. It meets my needs quite nicely. Becky - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Yes it says it will work with windows 7. - Original Message - From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Okay, will try to download it again. Thank you. Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 3:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Yes it says it will work with windows 7. - Original Message - From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? I really want to try the trial version but am having difficulty. Does it work with Windows 7? Donna -Original Message- From: Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Hi, Yes it works well, and I know of a few universities that use it also in their Student Disabilities Office to scan textbooks for the students that are visually impaired. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com (336) 375-7707 (Home) (336) 314-3373 (Cell) - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:45 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? hello Misty. Thanks, FineReader is indeed the one I was thinking of, and I believe I will give that one a try. Sounds like many people have had plenty of success with it. - Original Message - From: Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hi, I just use standard OCR software. The two programs that I use that both work well with JAWS are Abby Fine Reader 9.0 as well as ReadIris 12 Pro. My Epson scanner already came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and I found that it works well, and you can scan to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF, or to your email. ReadIris 12 is also good for scanning documents, and it allows you to take image files in your computer and turn them into editable text, which is good to have to gain access to text that may be in an image file that we cannot read. Also, ReadIris 12 Pro can recognize hand-printed text, so if someone writes you a note, it will be recognized, although the note has to be written very neatly in print letters, and you have to draw a frame around the text. I've never tried this feature myself, because most documents I have are typed, but it is built into the software. My Epson scanner came with the CD to install Abby Fine Reader, and my all-in-one printer came with a limited version of ReadIris with the option to upgrade at a discounted price (I think it was $79 if I remember correctly.) If you check the CD and documentation that came with your scanner, you may find that there is an OCR program already on the CD, although it depends on the scanner that you get. Anyway, I have found both softwares to work well. I use them on a daily basis to scan mail, documents, and textbooks without any problems. Hope this helps. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
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Hi, Yes, the cost is one of the main reasons that I went with mainstream OCR products in the first place, because both OpenBook and Kurzweil, while they are great products, cost a lot. Thanks, Misty Dawn Bradley mistydbrad...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? HahaI seem to remember the price of Open Book being more reasonable back in the day. Well, I may check out that bargains thing as was recommended but really, that kind of price is simply absurd. - Original Message - From: tcors...@cfl.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? But this openbook animal costs $1,000. Donna -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 11:10 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? That's interesting if not a bit troublesome to hear it is blocked out on the Pearl camera. I don't have such an animal but I still find that strange. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Gerald, I believe the currency recognition in Open Book only works with old scanners. I know it is blocked out with the Pearl Camera al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:23 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? None of the mainstream OCR programs like ABBYY Fine Reader or Reading Made EZ are as comprehensive or feature-laden as Open Book. For instance, Open Book has a currency identification feature and a photo copying feature, neither of which are available in mainstream OCR programs. Gerald - Original Message - From: Kathy Pingstock kpingst...@zoominternet.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 10:09 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Becky, Does this program do everything that openbook does? Kathy -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Becky B. Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:56 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello. Before you decide on a scanning program, check out http://www.readingmadeez.com/products/TextClonerPro.html I've been using it for several years. It does the job quite nicely for me and at a fraction of the cost of other programs. Cost is $99.95 and you can download a trial version to check out. Becky - Original Message - From: JM Casey crystallo...@ca.inter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] mainstream OCR packages? Hello everyone. Finally got a scanner for the first time in years. Just wondering if anyone uses standard commercial OCR software (iE, not kurzweil or OpenBook) and which ones you feel most comfortable with? I may shell out for Open Book, but I'm not the only one using this computer, and it'd be nice if I could just acquire a standard OCR package. I remember someone telling me years ago that something they were using worked well with JAWS and possibly other screenreaders as well...may have been FineReader, but I can't honestly remember. So, any experiences to share? JM For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
