Re: Digest for macvisionaries@googlegroups.com - 24 Messages in 12 Topics
What is apple TV? Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com On Nov 8, 2011, at 5:15 PM, macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries/topics > > Mail and Safari [2 Updates] > Why Winamp? [3 Updates] > changing imap server to pop3 on the mac. [3 Updates] > Drop ship! was Re: any alternatives to Drop box yet? [2 Updates] > can't get winamp to do anything [3 Updates] > Emails on the Ipod Touch [2 Updates] > Apple TV and triple clicking VO on and off [3 Updates] > moving pdf file to ibooks [1 Update] > Good iPhone Scannar app [2 Updates] > Yoru problem reports [1 Update] > Winamp for Mac [1 Update] > icloud as dropbox: possibilities and/or limitations [1 Update] > Mail and Safari > Johnny Angel! Nov 08 05:08PM -0500 > > Hi Ricardo, > > Well it's like this: > > First of all lets take care of the minor things. When I first installed Lion > back in the beginning of July, I set up mail in classic view without > conversations. When I would open up a message, VO would start reading > immediately. After the large update of about a week and a half ago, when > opening up a message in mail, I am left in message headers group. In order to > get VO to read automatically, I need to VO + left or right arrow to get into > text view and then VO will start reading the message automatically once > again. Is this making sense to you? I would like to get things back to the > way it was before. > > Thanks Ricardo! BTW, I'm the guy that was asking about how to re-subscribe to > the accessible aphone listserv. > > Thanks again for all the help, > > Johnny Angel > Happy student > On Nov 7, 2011, at 9:42 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > > > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > Johnny Angel! > beefca...@neo.rr.com > > Gavin Nov 09 12:12AM +0200 > > Hi guys, > > Forgive me if this question has already been addressed, but how does one set > up Boxcar on the Mac without sighted assistance? Every time I launch it, I > get told that there was a problem with the server. > > Regards, > > Gavin > > > Phone: +27 (0) 83 713-6191 > Secondary Phone: +27 (0) 79 157-2466 > Fax: +27 (0) 86 617-5792 > Email: g.batw...@gmail.com > Mobile Email/MSN: customtra...@live.co.za > Skype: batworx > Mobile Skype: batworx.iPhone > Facebook: http://facebook.com/batworx > Twitter: http://twitter.com/batworx > > Why Winamp? > Ricardo Walker Nov 08 11:19AM -0500 > > Lol, > > So you don't like something that you don't even know if it really exists or > not? May I suggest actually trying it to see if there is really a problem > before deciding there is a problem? :). I'm not trying to be a jerk but, > maybe your friend was in error or, the problem is just happening on their > machine. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter & Skype: rwalker296 > www.mobileaccess.org > > On Nov 8, 2011, at 12:50 AM, Jessica wrote: > > > "Jessica" Nov 08 04:21PM -0800 > > I didn't decide there was a problem here, I was stating what someone told > me, and asking someone to conferm or deny it, and possibly give me some more > info here, seeing as how I'm new to the system entirely. > - Original Message - > From: "Ricardo Walker" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 8:19 AM > Subject: Re: Why Winamp? > > > Lol, > > So you don't like something that you don't even know if it really exists or > not? May I suggest actually trying it to see if there is really a problem > before deciding there is a problem? :). I'm not trying to be a jerk but, > maybe your friend was in error or, the problem is just happening on their > machine. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter & Skype: rwalker296 > www.mobileaccess.org > > On Nov 8, 2011, at 12:50 AM, Jessica wrote: > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > Chris Blouch Nov 08 05:07
Re: lion is pretty good
I did get a ew adapter today at the apple store, but the only thing i do regret is not putting the apple care plan. That was a pretty big mistake because i could have saved myself 60 bucks from getting another adapter. I don't have another backup cord because i can't be buying extra cords. they cost quite a bit. Other than that it's now fine. I don't know how my chord died on me. it was working fine except that there was a tare on the end of the cable but that's because my cat decided to play with the cable and think it's a mouse that he can chase. Bad kitty! he tore the cable alittle bit. now i'm going to be careful and put in the drawer when not in use. Does anyone know how i can wrap the cable without forcing the parts where both the brick joins the cable to wear out? I often put that together along with a lot of other things inside my mesenger bag. the bag only has 2 pockets for a binder, computer and another one for all else so i just throw some other stuff in like my recorder and keys and small personal items. no wonder why my focus 40 blue doesn't fit in the bag. damn that's the only con. Thank you. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com On Oct 17, 2011, at 5:12 PM, macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries/topics > > icloud and itunes [3 Updates] > How do I download something? [5 Updates] > moving appointments between calendars? [1 Update] > Lion's pretty good [1 Update] > commands for the mac using the Focus 40 Blue braille display [2 Updates] > braille display question with VO [2 Updates] > How to download all purchases from iTunes? [2 Updates] > Running Internet Radio on Mac [1 Update] > Lion and Safari Help [1 Update] > partitioning an external drive for a bootable backup [2 Updates] > [Mac-cessibility News] AppleTV VoiceOver Activation Clarification [1 Update] > Chrome and Chromevox [2 Updates] > Glitch with Nuance Voices In Lion Getting Worse [1 Update] > Topic: icloud and itunes > Paul Erkens Oct 17 02:05PM +0200 ^ > > Hi Paul, > No I didn't wait for to sync automatically but I hit sync now. > Hth, > Paul. > On Oct 16, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: > > > Paul Hunt Oct 17 03:13PM -0500 ^ > > Hello Paul. I haven't had my IPhone on the charger all day. When the battery > runs down I'm going to plug it in and see if it synchs automatically. We'll > see. > On Oct 17, 2011, at 7:05 AM, Paul Erkens wrote: > > > Paul Erkens Oct 17 11:03PM +0200 ^ > > Hi Paul Hunt, > For wifi sync to happen, it seems that the mac must be turned on an not in > standby or sleep mode, and itunes must be running. Until I ran itunes, the > iphone's sync now button remained gray. > Hth, > Paul. > On Oct 17, 2011, at 10:13 PM, Paul Hunt wrote: > > > Topic: How do I download something? > David Eagle Oct 16 11:16PM +0100 ^ > > Did you follow my other steps? You need to change a few settings. Press VO > Shift M and then enter on the options Display as folder and view as list. > Then when you've made these two changes, press enter on your downloads folder > in the dock and you get a list of downloaded files and programmes, in the > order of most recent first. To use open with, get info etc, you need to open > the downloads folder in the dock with VO shift M, then press O to get to the > open option, then press enter. Follow the steps in my last email, step by > step and you should be fine. You've only done step 1 so far. > > I hope you understand and that I've managed to help. Sorry if I've not > explained it well enough. > On 16 Oct 2011, at 22:54, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > > > Jennifer Perdue Oct 16 06:42PM -0500 ^ > > Hi, > > I'm trying to change these steps but when I get into the doc and thenpress > enter and then press VO shift M and then enter it shoots me back to the > finder. What am I doing wrong please. > > Sorry to keep bothering you but I'm missing something. > > Jenny and my goofy buide Brooks > On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:16 PM, David Eagle wrote: > > > "Red.Falcon" Oct 17 12:54AM +0100 ^ > > Hi Jennifer! > When just sitting on the documents do not press enter first! > Just start with vo+shift+m! > And the rest of the instructions should be ok! > Colin > > On 17 Oct 2011, at 00:42, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > > > Vaughn Bennison Oct 17 04:38PM +1000 ^ > > Missing sync for windows mobile was what I used to use with my sony xperia. > Don't know if it works or not with units like the hims or human ware products. > > Vaughn. > On 16/10/20
Re: Lion's pretty good
well i haven't had any issues so far. the only problem i do have with lions is when i have to correct stuff in other languages using pages and that it won't read bulleted lists. I also have problems when formating with pages so i choose to use text edit. I think text edit is pretty good for my needs and is similar to pages. The only reason why i got iWork's is because of the keynote software which i haven't played with it much. but what's better in lion is the fact that i can switch languages which i really like because i'm reading extensive materials in spanish. I do wish that voiceover changes languages when reading multilanguage documents.Jaws changes voices when reading documents that are in both english and spanish. But i have been having an unrelated problem, my charger stopped working since this friday for some reason. when it chaerges my laptop, the plug that magnetically connects to my laptop got burning hot, i couldn't touch it because it was really hot. I don't know why i am having this issue. i thought that the charger should last more than 2 years at least. I'm currently a college student and need my laptop for research. If i had a braille note that would have been good, but because of the state's budget, they said a braille display was more cost effected which i still liked because i can use that with my iPhone as a PDA. I'm more concerned because i have a lot of assignments and need the laptop obviously to do them. is there anything i should do in the future as a backup? I can't always be going to the apple store since it's quite far from where i live. Thank you very much. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com On Oct 16, 2011, at 9:56 AM, macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries/topics > > Glitch with Nuance Voices In Lion Getting Worse [5 Updates] > deleting guest user account on my MBA? [4 Updates] > i r c with adium i've conected to the chat surver but what's next? [1 Update] > hd does not open [1 Update] > A program like active sync for the mac? [3 Updates] > using Classic view in Mail in Lion but [2 Updates] > Twitter makin me bitter [2 Updates] > Downloading Lion and [3 Updates] > Pages Numbers and KeyNote [1 Update] > icloud and itunes [3 Updates] > Topic: Glitch with Nuance Voices In Lion Getting Worse > Shawn Krasniuk Oct 16 05:27AM -0500 ^ > > Hey guys. I don't know if any of you guys noticed but when using the Nuance > voices with Voice Over in Lion 10.72, the bug with the freaky pitch changes > has gotten worse. I like using Samantha a lot and it would be too bad if I > had to use Alex for everything because of this bug. So I'd like to encourage > everyone to get on Apple Accessibilities aces and tell them to fix this > stupid bug once and for all. > > Shawn > > Massimo Vettoretti Oct 16 12:32PM +0200 ^ > > In data Domenica 16 Ottobre 2011 12.27.55, Shawn Krasniuk > > Hey guys. I don't know if any of you guys noticed but when using the Nuance > > voices with Voice Over in Lion 10.72, the bug with the freaky pitch changes > > has gotten worse. I like using Samantha a lot and it would be too bad if I > > had to use Alex for everything because of this bug. So I'd like to > > encourage everyone to get on Apple Accessibilities aces and tell them to > > fix this stupid bug once and for all. > I'm a registered developer and I'm sending bug-repors about this problem > since the first pubblic release of Lion, but no one is listening... > > Gavin Oct 16 02:20PM +0200 ^ > > Hi listers, > > Is there a way to sort folders before files in Finder windows? I can't seem > to find an option for it anywhere. > > Regards, > > Gavin > > "Missy Hoppe" Oct 16 08:59AM -0400 ^ > > Hi! Maybe it's just me, but I've even started noticing occasional freaky > pitch changes with Alex under Lion. It's just 1 more > reason that I keep SL on my main drive and only run lion from an external > drive to see if things are getting fixed. If > anything, it seems that the more Lion is updated, the more it's broken, but I > still run it every once in a while just to > check on it. It can't read my pandora app, pianopub at all, something which > SL has no problems with, but the 1 thing that > does read better, at least for me, under lion is Skype. I don't know why it's > different, but it is. > Anyway, I still have trouble where VO doesn't run at start-up, or if it does, > it never gives its welcome message, and now, > instead of com.doc.apple.extra, I seem to be getting stuck in so
interacting with items using the focus 40 blue
Hey all, I would like to know the comands for interacting with voice over on the focus 40 blue. I got the display yesterday, it was great. i never immagined it interacting with voice over like a breeze once i pluged in the USB. Anyway. how do i interact with tables with the braille display without using my computer keyboard? Does anyone happen to take the braille display with them in addition to the laptop? I'm planning to do that, the only problem, it doesn't fit inside my current messenger bag without the need of a backpack. it's pretty slim but is horizontally long. other than that the display makes reading easier and especially that the braille is smoother like paper. it sure was a bit more than what i thought i'd expect. I at most expected at least a 32 cell display, but i guess the focus 40 blue was the cheaper option verses the braille note. thank you. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Braille display
Hello I'm considering getting the focus 40 blu Braille display. Has anyone kno how feels like if it's portable? I haven't felt one but I've heard it's like reading Braille on regular paper is that true? I'm taking a couple courses requiring extensive reading and especially editing in Spanish. I plan on taking French too and think Braille will help me learn another language. can I use it with lion on the mbp? Actually the state is provitamins me with one in addition to other software like iris pro. Has anyone used read iris pro? What are the comparisons between KurtzWeil 1000? Thank you very much. Priscilla priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com Sent from my iPhone On Sep 23, 2011, at 5:16 PM, macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries/topics > > installing bootcamp accesible? [2 Updates] > Installing Lion [1 Update] > payroll program [1 Update] > ftp server usable in os10? [2 Updates] > Fusion 4 and Window-Eyes [1 Update] > More about Window-Eyes and VMware Fusion 4 [3 Updates] > Problem with the order page on the fusion order page [1 Update] > Topic: installing bootcamp accesible? > Ioana Gandrabur Sep 23 04:22PM -0400 ^ > > Hi all, > > I was wondering if the installation of bootcamp is accessible. > > I am concerned that when it comes to setting up windows vo will stop speaking. > > Still hoping to hear some feedback for installing xp on lion. > > Thanks for all your help! > > Ioana > > > Cody Sep 23 04:26PM -0400 ^ > > As far as installing xp on lion I'm doubting it will work, but then again, I > will say I've installed Vista, which is officially unsupported by apple now, > so that means xp will be unsupported as well. However this doesn't mean it > will not work, because it might but you'r going to have to find drivers, > which apple will not support, unless you've got a leopard or snow leopard > disk and upgraded to lion, that might work. Voiceover will not speak during > the windows install, so you will need an unattended setup, or sighted help. > > Cody > On Sep 23, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > > > > Topic: Installing Lion > ezzie bueno Sep 23 12:15PM -0700 ^ > > Hi, > > Sorry for my late reply. > When I go into "About This Mac", it says that it's running > version 10.6.8. > > Ezzie > > > - Original Message - > From: Paul Erkens To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Date sent: Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:32:01 +0200 > Subject: Re: Installing Lion > > Hi, > Could it be that installation simply resumed without noticing it? > What does it say when you go to the apple menu, and then about > this mac? > > On Sep 22, 2011, at 6:43 AM, ezzie bueno wrote: > > Hello List: > > I bought Lion through the Mac App store. It said it was > installing Lion when I last checked. However, my roommate closed > my laptop, not realizing that I had Lion installing. > When I tried reinstalling Lion, it wouldn't start. What could I > possibly be doing wrong? > Thanks in advance. Any help will be appreciated. > > > Ezzie Bueno > Sent from my BrailleNote Apex > Skype: sillyez > Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sillyez > Google Talk: sill...@sillyez.com > Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sillyez > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the > Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to > macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the > Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to > macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > Topic: payroll program > Eugenia Firth Sep 23 02:14PM -0500 ^ > > Does anyone here know if there is a payroll program that will work with > VoiceOver? I have employees, and right now I am using Numbers which is not > specifically for that. Luckily, I have experience with calculating employment > taxes, but it would be faster to use a payroll program because the computer > could automatically put in withholding. > > Regards, > Gigi > > > Topic: ftp server usable in os10? > Paul Erkens Sep 23 02:41PM +0200 ^ > > Dear listers, > I have an ftp server running under windows. It has over 50 user accounts now, > but the machine is very old, and some day sooner or later, I will have to > replace it. Do I need ftp server software on a mac, or is it already built in? > If it is built in, can it have separate user accounts, so that I don't have > to create each one in users and groups, but rather inside the ser
reasons to get a mac
for that price. Add the cost of jaws on top of the price of either $400 at Walmart or $600 at Best buy which comes out to at least from $1300-1500 assuming that you get the standard version of jfw which costs about $900. That assumes you got your computer within the price range of $400-600 whereas you get the mac, you spend 1199 1 time but you get the screenreader included at no charge. no one can beatt that. In fact, it's cheaper because if you get a discount you get the mac for $1099 if you get the macbook pro, but if you can't afford that you can get the smaller macbook air which is around 800 or even the ipad if you decide to get something as a supplement for the pc. I got the mac for the reason stated in thispost including the long term cost. > 5. Unknown makes unwanted. Why do funds, insurance companies etc, stick with > windows, when there could be a better alternative for a particular user and > with respect to price? > windows is still the main operating system in many workplaces because microsoft office keeps being the main sourse of productivity where as the word processing on the mac is not as feasable for some especially if you do a whole lot of advanced formatting or editing such as making labels or very detailed powerpoint presentations. But, i tried keynote and it outweighs powerpoint although i wish it fixes some bugs with voice over but that's a minor complaint. I don't do much in terms of formatting except write resumes or essays and basic wordprocessing so that's not an issue. I just hope iwork fixes some kinks with voiceover such as reading tables and slides and bullets. other than that i'm pretty happy overall. Anyone have any opinions you can talk about them off list or reply to the list, whichever is better. Thank you. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
organizing apps on itunes
How do I organize apps into folders on my computer? Is there a way where I can organize my apps using itunes with voice over? Any tips are welcome. Thank you very much. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
reasons to get a mac
standard version of jfw which costs about $900. That assumes you got your computer within the price range of $400-600 whereas you get the mac, you spend 1199 1 time but you get the screenreader included at no charge. no one can beatt that. In fact, it's cheaper because if you get a discount you get the mac for $1099 if you get the macbook pro, but if you can't afford that you can get the smaller macbook air which is around 800 or even the ipad if you decide to get something as a supplement for the pc. I got the mac for the reason stated in thispost including the long term cost. > 5. Unknown makes unwanted. Why do funds, insurance companies etc, stick with > windows, when there could be a better alternative for a particular user and > with respect to price? > windows is still the main operating system in many workplaces because microsoft office keeps being the main sourse of productivity where as the word processing on the mac is not as feasable for some especially if you do a whole lot of advanced formatting or editing such as making labels or very detailed powerpoint presentations. But, i tried keynote and it outweighs powerpoint although i wish it fixes some bugs with voice over but that's a minor complaint. I don't do much in terms of formatting except write resumes or essays and basic wordprocessing so that's not an issue. I just hope iwork fixes some kinks with voiceover such as reading tables and slides and bullets. other than that i'm pretty happy overall. Anyone have any opinions you can talk about them off list or reply to the list, whichever is better. Thank you. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
USB modem
Hey mac users, I have a question about Portable USB modems. Does anyone know if they are accessible for the blind? I'm planning to travel outside the US and have to take my computer in the near future. I plan to travel to Ecuador and I know that the internet rates are pretty high. I want to avoid that by getting a USB modem that permits the computer to get satellite internet and you only pay like $14 a month approximately. I knew this because I have a friend in Honduras who is currently there for a missionary project and recommended me to get one since it's cheaper in the long run. Does anyone know if there are any accessible USB modems that can be configured by the blind and work with the mac? Are they voice-over friendly? I hope I can go to Ecuador to visit my family if that does happen. Any concerns, please contact me. Thank you very much. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com PS. I did research but there aren't many reviews in terms of accessibility in terms of USB modems. I've heard of the Tigo modem which my friend has but I don't know if it works with the mac and is voice-over friendly. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
getting additional voices in different languages
Hello listers, I am planning to study french at some point. How do I go about getting additional voices in other languages besides english? Sometimes I want to even read stuff in spanish? Do you know if anyone has any success with the rosetta stone software? I bought a french course but the CD are only audio and the book is obviously not accessible because it's in print. I would like to learn another foreign language, but for me to do that I would like to know where I can get good voices that speak various languages? Any feedback, please contact me. Thank you very much. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
formatting and Voice-over
Hey all listers, Is there a way in which I can check formatting with voice over when I use pages? I know that with Jaws you use Ctrl F in order to tell you the format of the document or line. What is the command for VO to check formatting? Any questions, please contact me. Thank you very much Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
alternative for accessing federal websites
Hay listers, Is there an alternative for accessing certain websites like some of the federal web sites like USAjobs.gov? I ask because there are some job listings I am applying for and some of the agencies have a message saying, "Note, this browser is not supported for this website, for best results, please exit this browser and use Internet Explorer." I had a PC but the laptop I have is now not connecting to the internet. That laptop was issued by the school and I got to keep it after graduation. I don't know if the school has to put in a code only because i'm no longer a student there. Any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
statement about microsoft's accessibility on the mac
I did give some feedback on Microsoft's inaccessibility since I have tested the Microsoft products on the mac. I bought the mac and before i did they let me test the mac with Microsoft word and it was very inaccessible I wrote the following statement: "To Who May concern, "I am very interested in purchasing your Office Suite for The Macintosh platform. However, i understand your product is not accessible as it is not compatible with VoiceOver which is the built in Screen reader for the blind for OS X. I tried to use word as a test at the apple store when I bought the mac and had to buy iworks2009 in order to substitute Microsoft, but although the apple version is enough for my needs, Microsoft Office suite is necessary for the work environment being that most employers are offering Microsoft's products as part of the equipment for employees. If you were to add support for VoiceOver, this would result in thousands of Sales and more profits will be gained. In addition, many people in the blind community who are already mac users will also have the choice of either operating system. It is imperative that Microsoft products become accessible on the mac platform. For this reason, apple should step up and get Microsoft to consider the large gain in profitability towards accessible features in the mac platform." What do all of you think? Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
debating whether or not to extend my warrantee on the macbook pro
Hey folks, How are yo? I have a few questions about the mackbook pro since I am kind of a newby to the mac. I got an email from the apple store saying that my 1 year warrantee for the mac is about to expire next month. I am debating wether or not I should get the apple care plan mostly because of the cost. I know that this piece of equipment is very expensive and serves all of the needs I have. I can't be anymore happier with the mac myself since I first got it. I'm still learning a lot about the mac even though i've had it for 1 year. What do you think about the apple care plan. Should I go ahead and pay the $249$ for the extension of the warranty which is 2 years or should I just forgo that? What are the benefits of the apple care plan? When is it necessary to have the extended warrantee? Is there a payment plan in case I can't afford the high cost of the warrantee extension? Thank you very much, I really appreciate it. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
re: docuscan +
Hey all Where do I go about downloading the software for docuscan+ for the mac? Is there a direct link for that because I can't seem to find it when I go to serotek.com? Thank you very much. Priscilla On Apr 17, 2011, at 5:26 PM, macvisionaries+nore...@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries/topics > > introduction [1 Update] > braille and voice over? [4 Updates] > apple script [3 Updates] > Bookshare DAISY files and default behavior of Safari [1 Update] > macbook pro specks? [1 Update] > Need accessible Youtube to MP3 converter [1 Update] > Topic: introduction > "Tony Hernandez" Apr 17 04:41PM -0400 ^ > > Hi all. I'm Tony Hernandez, and I just joined today. I see from the archives > that this group has been around for quite some time. I just ordered a not so > new MacBook and haven't even received it yet, but I hope to hit the ground > running with Voice Over. I can already see this group is full of kind > people. I hope to be able to help others soon as well. > > > > Now, of course, I do have a question. Proofreading is part of my job, and > although I do have a, dare I say it, Windows PC to do it with, I might > switch everything to the Mac at some point in the future. I am able to use > the windows screen reader to tell when something is either in all caps or in > proper case. Can this be done with Voice Over? I'll probably find out the > answer to this in due course as I play with the Voice Over Utility, etc., > but I've been itching to know this for a long time. I might need to know > about it if Objective C has any case-sensitive keywords or variable syntax, > etc. Of course if it doesn't give that feedback, it's far from a deal > breaker. I have no need to use my Mac for my regular job. > > > > I'm very excited to get a Mac. I've been salivating over them since Mike > Arrigo demonstrated voice Over. I already have an iPod Touch. the most > challenging thing so far for me regarding Apple is resisting the temptation > to be the ever-criticized fan boy. Lol. Hard not to be loyal to a mainstream > company that would make its own screen reader, do a wonderful job on it, and > include it with its $30 operating system at no extra charge. > > > > Tony Hernandez > > http://dutyofman.net/ > > Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His > commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every > work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether > it be evil. (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) > > Topic: braille and voice over? > carolyn Haas Apr 17 12:29PM -0600 ^ > > Hi Priscilla: > Another option to consider is the Btraillino. > I've worked with it only once with a mac and an iPhone. But, it left such a > strong and a good impression that I'm happy to say I will be getting one as > soon as Handytech NA ships. That is, assuming DVR placed the order on Friday > as they said they would.:) > I've heard no serious complaint about this display, and As erik points out, > displays and preference are pretty arbitrary. > Have fun with your search and check out as many as you can. > > Carolyn > On Apr 17, 2011, at 8:27 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > > > carolyn Haas Apr 17 12:40PM -0600 ^ > > Hi Pricilla: > Welcome! I didn't notice your scan question before I replied about braille > displays. > Scaning is an area that in my very humble opinion is not well addressed on > the Mac platform. There are some applications that can perform scanning. But, > they are not as simple as for example an openbook or krzweil interface. Some > people on list have successfully been using a combination of apps very > successfully. That is, an app called Vuescan, which can scan well, but > doesn't address page orientation, combined with Abbyy Fine Reader, which does > excellent OCR, but is very scanner choosy. > > Top solution for scanning, albeit an expensive one is the eye-pal. It is a > good system. But, the Mac interface is currently being re-built. > > The two applications I mentioned run about $150 US, while the eye-pal is I > think, around $1200. > Hope this helps a little. > > Carolyn > > > On Apr 16, 2011, at 6:54 PM, Priscilla Garces wrote: > > > "David Tanner" Apr 17 01:42PM -0500 ^ > > I have a Braillino with the latest firmware and Bluetooth upgrade. You are > absolutely going to love how it works with iPhone / iTouch. Good luck! > > > > - Original Message - > From: "carolyn Haas" > To: > Sent: Sund
braille and voice over?
Hey all listers, I'm new to the Mac operating system being that I switched from windows after I graduated from college. What made me switch is because of the cost effectiveness in terms of accessibility out of the box. When I used a PC I used a screen reader called jaws for windows and these can run from the range of $600 to upgrade and $1000 to purchase the screen reader + the annual fee which is high in order to maintain the SMA's. That is separate in addition to the cost of the hardware itself based on research on the various costs of computers ranging from 400 to $900 even more for quality computing. Another reason is the fact that tech support is available for the computer in person and the time and inconvenience in resolving the various troubles faced when using Jaws and the added fact that you need sighted assistance which is not granted by phone. With Apple I can go to the center which is near my house and have all of my computer problems and even receive training on the accessibility depending on the knowledge of the person who has experience with its use. That and many other reasons most of them being financial and personal as well as the added fact that the state refuses to pay for the upgrade or purchase of new software to perform the appropriate tasks independently is the factor that made me consider buying the mac being that I wanted to try something different. Hence the long story I have questions regarding the use of braille displays and the mac as well as scanning software that is accessible for mac users using voiceover. Does anyone have experience using braille displays with the mac? If so, which braille display do you use and what is your experiences with its ease of reading, accessibility etc? Would the braille note be useful a braille display? Which braille displays are cheaper, the braille note or a standalone braille display? I have an old braille lite millennium, would that work with the mac? Because if it does that would be great and I won't have to deal with the commission refusing to purchase anything and deal with the stress of fighting them to get what I really need. If not I understand the need for new equipment which I need for grad school or work anyway. Based on your experiences, which braille display or notetaker works better with the mac? Also which scanning program works well with voice over based on experience? Any advise is appreciated. Thank you very much. Priscilla Garces priscillagarces1...@hotmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
