RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Paulette Vickery via Talk]

I am now able to use my iPhone to download things from the skills of the
Alexa app, yay! But now I can't download anymore skills. It just says that
it is enabling the skill. How much can the Alexa hold. I was planning to go
through every page over the week end and download all of the skills I want.
I don't want to have to do this again, accept for the new skills as they are
added.

Paulette

-Original Message-
From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 6:32 PM
To: Butch Bussen; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

 Hi. I didn't even have to do that, I just used the amazon echo 
app for my iPhone and it connected via my iPhone's wi-fi.




On 5/28/2016 3:38 PM, Butch Bussen via Talk wrote:
> Not true  Here is how it works.  You need wifi for the echo to 
> talk to your router.  Only wifi computer or device you need is to tell 
> windows seven to connect to the echo which shows up under wireless 
> devices it sees.  Once it establishes connection, that goes away and 
> the echo is on your network just like any wifi device.  The computer, 
> once this is done, does not have to be wifi.  When I first plugged my 
> echo in, I used a laptop with wifi and it showed up as amazon 
> ssomething.  I told it to connect, and that was all I had to do.  It 
> is not that complicated.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Sat, 28 May 2016, Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Paulette:
>>
>> The Amazon Echo, based on what I've read about it, uses wireless
>> connectivity to access the Internet.  Does your router not support 
>> wireless
>> connectivity?  If it does, you'll need to install a wireless access 
>> point
>> card on your computer for the Echo to work as advertised.
>>
>> If it is working with your iPhone, it is connecting using WI-FI.  I 
>> don't
>> know whether your computer comes with WI-FI built-in; the latest crop of
>> laptop computers in particular come with WI-FI already built-in, the 
>> service
>> just needs to be turned on.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Olusegun
>> Denver, Colorado
>>
>>
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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Chris Skarstad via Talk]

Hi. I didn't even have to do that, I just used the amazon echo 
app for my iPhone and it connected via my iPhone's wi-fi.





On 5/28/2016 3:38 PM, Butch Bussen via Talk wrote:
Not true  Here is how it works.  You need wifi for the echo to 
talk to your router.  Only wifi computer or device you need is to tell 
windows seven to connect to the echo which shows up under wireless 
devices it sees.  Once it establishes connection, that goes away and 
the echo is on your network just like any wifi device.  The computer, 
once this is done, does not have to be wifi.  When I first plugged my 
echo in, I used a laptop with wifi and it showed up as amazon 
ssomething.  I told it to connect, and that was all I had to do.  It 
is not that complicated.

73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat, 28 May 2016, Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk 
wrote:



Hi Paulette:

The Amazon Echo, based on what I've read about it, uses wireless
connectivity to access the Internet.  Does your router not support 
wireless
connectivity?  If it does, you'll need to install a wireless access 
point

card on your computer for the Echo to work as advertised.

If it is working with your iPhone, it is connecting using WI-FI.  I 
don't

know whether your computer comes with WI-FI built-in; the latest crop of
laptop computers in particular come with WI-FI already built-in, the 
service

just needs to be turned on.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado


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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[net bat via Talk]

the echo still needs a wy fi connection  and a modem to the internet. without 
it you have a door stop.


-Original Message- 
From: Butch Bussen via Talk

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 12:33 PM
To: Paulette Vickery ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

You only need the wifi computer to get the echo on the network.  Once
that is done, it doesn't matter.  The computers I use are not wifi
either.  Is your echo working?  If so, don't need wifi computer any
more.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat, 28 May 2016, Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:


When I go to the Alexa website, nothing happens. My husband tried using WE
and not having it turned on. He couldn't do it either. On the Amazon website
it says that my computer must be a wy fi computer. My computer is hard
wired. So, does that mean that it does not have to be wy fi?

Paulette

-Original Message-
From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 10:22 AM
To: Amanda Lee; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

I was able to successfully use the echo under both windows 7
and 10.





On 5/28/2016 10:07 AM, Amanda Lee via Talk wrote:

You may need to upgrade to IE11, if you're only using WE9.0, this mayalso
pose compatibility issues as well.  The Echo is supposed to be downward
compatible to Windows Seven.  Therefore, prior to upgrading to Windows

Ten,

be certain to review the system requirements and other specifications for
the Echo.


- Original Message -
From: "Butch Bussen via Talk" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
To: "Paulette Vickery" <paule...@evickery.com>; "Window-Eyes Discussion
List" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!


I don't know what is wrong, but it works fine in windows seven.  That is
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


how I set mine up, don't have ten on the place.  On Sat, 28 May 2016,
Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:


Hi all,



I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last
year
and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I

wasn't

going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge,
or
shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by
Amazon.
In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to

install

and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed

it

on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it

is

using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still

don't

know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely
to
the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came
when
I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because

it

does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death
to
use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind

people

please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using

it,

as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going
stark
raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep

Microsoft

from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window

Eyes

9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.



Paulette

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RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Butch Bussen via Talk]

Not true  Here is how it works.  You need wifi for the echo to talk 
to your router.  Only wifi computer or device you need is to tell 
windows seven to connect to the echo which shows up under wireless 
devices it sees.  Once it establishes connection, that goes away and the 
echo is on your network just like any wifi device.  The computer, once 
this is done, does not have to be wifi.  When I first plugged my echo 
in, I used a laptop with wifi and it showed up as amazon ssomething.  I 
told it to connect, and that was all I had to do.  It is not that 
complicated.

73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat, 
28 May 2016, Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk wrote:



Hi Paulette:

The Amazon Echo, based on what I've read about it, uses wireless
connectivity to access the Internet.  Does your router not support wireless
connectivity?  If it does, you'll need to install a wireless access point
card on your computer for the Echo to work as advertised.

If it is working with your iPhone, it is connecting using WI-FI.  I don't
know whether your computer comes with WI-FI built-in; the latest crop of
laptop computers in particular come with WI-FI already built-in, the service
just needs to be turned on.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado


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RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Butch Bussen via Talk]

Why?  It plays well with windows seven, so try a different color.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat, 
28 May 2016, Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk wrote:



Hi Paulette:

I'm tickled pink to learn that the Amazon Echo is not playing ball well with
your Windows7 machine.  I don't have one, so I truly can't give any advice.
However, you can get more assistance with respect to Windows10 issues on the
TechTalk mailing list.  To subscribe, send a blank text message to:

techtalk+subscr...@groups.io

If you do upgrade from Windows7 to Windows10 using the Get Windows10 app,
you'll have 30 days to roll back to Windows7 if it's not working for you.
Thereafter, you can reinstall Windows10 into a separate partition on your
computer's hard drive and enjoy the benefits of a dual boot at startup.
This way, you can keep learning Windows10 if necessary and still use
Windows7 for everything else all on the same computer.

For reasons largely work-related, I still play pinball with Windows XP and
Windows7 and won't consider an upgrade to Windows10 for as long as is
possible.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado




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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[net bat via Talk]

you don't need to download an app to the desktop.
and the program works just fine on windows 7.
but the echo has to be turned on before you can make any changes in the echo 
app.

but you do need a tablet or laptop that uses wy fi to setup the echo.
once it is setup you can use the desktop to view your echo settings for the 
alarm volumes
view or delete your to do list. or shopping list. these lists , so far can not 
be deleted from the echo with speech.
you can select from the skils and select what you want to play for the news 
brief etc.

use the web program
echo.amazon.com
-Original Message- 
From: Paulette Vickery via Talk

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 12:32 AM
To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List'
Subject: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

Hi all,



I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last year
and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge, or
shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by Amazon.
In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely to
the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came when
I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death to
use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going stark
raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.



Paulette

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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[net bat via Talk]

they don't want to upgrade to windows 10.
they just want to use the amazon echo.
you don't have to upgrade to use the echo app. it works just fine with windows 
7 because you are useing there webb version.

echo.amazon.com
is the web version. but the echo has to be on to use the web app.


-Original Message- 
From: Edward Green via Talk

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 2:39 AM
To: Paulette Vickery ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

Hi Paulette,

It sounds as though you want to upgrade so that you can install the Amazon Echo 
app, but you should be aware that the July deadline to upgrade Windows 10 for 
free does not apply to screen reader users should you decide to hang on to 
Windows 7.


You need to check which version of Window-Eyes you are running.  You need 
Window-Eyes 9.2 or higher in order to upgrade to and use Windows 10, 9.0 and 
9.1 won't work and you won't be able to upgrade with these versions installed.


GW Micro produced a 2-part tutorial on upgrading to Windows 10.  you can access 
it from this Knowledge Bite 
http://www.gwmicro.com/Support/Knowledge_Base/?kbnumber=GWKB2066.


As for what Windows 10 is like once you've actually installed it, a lot of 
people really like it.  For my part I'm agnostic really.  It's fine as far as 
it goes, but I wouldn't say that it had revolutionised my Windows experience. 
I haven't used my Windows PC for a few weeks, but when I did, Windows 10's 
default web browser (Microsoft Edge) was not accessible.  This isn't 
particularly a problem though, as you can use Internet Explorer or a third 
party browser if required.


Cheers,

Ed
On 28 May 2016, at 08:32, Paulette Vickery via Talk 
<talk@lists.window-eyes.com> wrote:


Hi all,



I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last year
and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge, or
shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by Amazon.
In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely to
the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came when
I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death to
use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going stark
raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.



Paulette

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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Bob Tinney via Talk]

Hi Paulette


When you are first setting up your echo, you must use a wifi connected  
computer or phone.  A hard wired computer will not work.  Any windows 
computer will work as long as it is using wifi!



When you start the setup process, you first start entering information 
on the echo.amazon.com website.  At some point, you will be instructed 
to switch to the WIFI connection coming from your echo to enter the 
login information that the echo needs.


Bob, K8LR, tinn...@charter.net

On 5/28/2016 10:34 AM, Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:

When I go to the Alexa website, nothing happens. My husband tried using WE
and not having it turned on. He couldn't do it either. On the Amazon website
it says that my computer must be a wy fi computer. My computer is hard
wired. So, does that mean that it does not have to be wy fi?

Paulette

-Original Message-
From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 10:22 AM
To: Amanda Lee; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

  I was able to successfully use the echo under both windows 7
and 10.





On 5/28/2016 10:07 AM, Amanda Lee via Talk wrote:

You may need to upgrade to IE11, if you're only using WE9.0, this mayalso
pose compatibility issues as well.  The Echo is supposed to be downward
compatible to Windows Seven.  Therefore, prior to upgrading to Windows

Ten,

be certain to review the system requirements and other specifications for
the Echo.


- Original Message -
From: "Butch Bussen via Talk" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
To: "Paulette Vickery" <paule...@evickery.com>; "Window-Eyes Discussion
List" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!


I don't know what is wrong, but it works fine in windows seven.  That is
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


how I set mine up, don't have ten on the place.  On Sat, 28 May 2016,
Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:


Hi all,



I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last
year
and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I

wasn't

going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge,
or
shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by
Amazon.
In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to

install

and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed

it

on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it

is

using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still

don't

know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely
to
the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came
when
I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because

it

does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death
to
use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind

people

please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using

it,

as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going
stark
raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep

Microsoft

from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window

Eyes

9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.



Paulette

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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Michael Capelle via Talk]

also, you can join blindtech.
blindtech+subscr...@groups.io
or the win10 list:
win10+subscr...@groups.io

-Original Message- 
From: Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD,Inc. via Talk

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:41 AM
To: 'Paulette Vickery' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List'
Subject: RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

Hi Paulette:

I'm tickled pink to learn that the Amazon Echo is not playing ball well with
your Windows7 machine.  I don't have one, so I truly can't give any advice.
However, you can get more assistance with respect to Windows10 issues on the
TechTalk mailing list.  To subscribe, send a blank text message to:

techtalk+subscr...@groups.io

If you do upgrade from Windows7 to Windows10 using the Get Windows10 app,
you'll have 30 days to roll back to Windows7 if it's not working for you.
Thereafter, you can reinstall Windows10 into a separate partition on your
computer's hard drive and enjoy the benefits of a dual boot at startup.
This way, you can keep learning Windows10 if necessary and still use
Windows7 for everything else all on the same computer.

For reasons largely work-related, I still play pinball with Windows XP and
Windows7 and won't consider an upgrade to Windows10 for as long as is
possible.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado




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RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk]

Hi Paulette:

The Amazon Echo, based on what I've read about it, uses wireless
connectivity to access the Internet.  Does your router not support wireless
connectivity?  If it does, you'll need to install a wireless access point
card on your computer for the Echo to work as advertised.  

If it is working with your iPhone, it is connecting using WI-FI.  I don't
know whether your computer comes with WI-FI built-in; the latest crop of
laptop computers in particular come with WI-FI already built-in, the service
just needs to be turned on.  

Sincerely,
Olusegun
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RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc. via Talk]

Hi Paulette:

I'm tickled pink to learn that the Amazon Echo is not playing ball well with
your Windows7 machine.  I don't have one, so I truly can't give any advice.
However, you can get more assistance with respect to Windows10 issues on the
TechTalk mailing list.  To subscribe, send a blank text message to:

techtalk+subscr...@groups.io

If you do upgrade from Windows7 to Windows10 using the Get Windows10 app,
you'll have 30 days to roll back to Windows7 if it's not working for you.
Thereafter, you can reinstall Windows10 into a separate partition on your
computer's hard drive and enjoy the benefits of a dual boot at startup.
This way, you can keep learning Windows10 if necessary and still use
Windows7 for everything else all on the same computer.  

For reasons largely work-related, I still play pinball with Windows XP and
Windows7 and won't consider an upgrade to Windows10 for as long as is
possible.

Sincerely,
Olusegun
Denver, Colorado  




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RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Paulette Vickery via Talk]

When I go to the Alexa website, nothing happens. My husband tried using WE
and not having it turned on. He couldn't do it either. On the Amazon website
it says that my computer must be a wy fi computer. My computer is hard
wired. So, does that mean that it does not have to be wy fi?

Paulette

-Original Message-
From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 10:22 AM
To: Amanda Lee; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

 I was able to successfully use the echo under both windows 7 
and 10.





On 5/28/2016 10:07 AM, Amanda Lee via Talk wrote:
> You may need to upgrade to IE11, if you're only using WE9.0, this mayalso
> pose compatibility issues as well.  The Echo is supposed to be downward
> compatible to Windows Seven.  Therefore, prior to upgrading to Windows
Ten,
> be certain to review the system requirements and other specifications for
> the Echo.
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Butch Bussen via Talk" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
> To: "Paulette Vickery" <paule...@evickery.com>; "Window-Eyes Discussion
> List" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:26 AM
> Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!
>
>
> I don't know what is wrong, but it works fine in windows seven.  That is
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> how I set mine up, don't have ten on the place.  On Sat, 28 May 2016,
> Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>>
>>
>> I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last
>> year
>> and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
>> 29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I
wasn't
>> going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
>> Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge,
>> or
>> shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by
>> Amazon.
>> In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to
install
>> and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
>> and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed
it
>> on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
>> problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it
is
>> using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still
don't
>> know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely
>> to
>> the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came
>> when
>> I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because
it
>> does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
>> because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death
>> to
>> use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind
people
>> please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using
it,
>> as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going
>> stark
>> raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep
Microsoft
>> from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window
Eyes
>> 9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.
>>
>>
>>
>> Paulette
>>
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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Lloyd Rasmussen via Talk]

I would also say that just because there is an app for Windows 10 doesn't 
mean that Window-Eyes or another screen reader will be able to help you work 
with it. Take your time. You don't have to leap into Windows 10.




Lloyd Rasmussen, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-Original Message- 
From: Butch Bussen via Talk

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:32 AM
To: Butch Bussen ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

If you want to write off list, I'll see if I can help   write to
but...@shellworld.net

The page is a lilttle strange, but it does work.

73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat,
28 May 2016, Butch Bussen via Talk wrote:

I don't know what is wrong, but it works fine in windows seven.  That is 
73

Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


how I set mine up, don't have ten on the place.  On Sat, 28 May 2016, 
Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:



 Hi all,


 I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last
 year
 and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
 29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I 
wasn't

 going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
 Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle 
nudge,

 or
 shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by
 Amazon.
 In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to 
install
 and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an 
iPhone,
 and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed 
it
 on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with 
no
 problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it 
is
 using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still 
don't

 know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely
 to
 the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came
 when
 I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because 
it

 does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
 because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death
 to
 use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind 
people
 please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using 
it,

 as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going
 stark
 raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep 
Microsoft
 from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window 
Eyes

 9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.


 Paulette

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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Chris Skarstad via Talk]

I was able to successfully use the echo under both windows 7 
and 10.






On 5/28/2016 10:07 AM, Amanda Lee via Talk wrote:

You may need to upgrade to IE11, if you're only using WE9.0, this mayalso
pose compatibility issues as well.  The Echo is supposed to be downward
compatible to Windows Seven.  Therefore, prior to upgrading to Windows Ten,
be certain to review the system requirements and other specifications for
the Echo.


- Original Message -
From: "Butch Bussen via Talk" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
To: "Paulette Vickery" <paule...@evickery.com>; "Window-Eyes Discussion
List" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!


I don't know what is wrong, but it works fine in windows seven.  That is
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


how I set mine up, don't have ten on the place.  On Sat, 28 May 2016,
Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:


Hi all,



I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last
year
and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge,
or
shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by
Amazon.
In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely
to
the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came
when
I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death
to
use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going
stark
raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.



Paulette

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RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Paulette Vickery via Talk]

Hi Chris,

Thanks so much for the information about updating my iPhone for the best
results from the Alexa app. You give me hope. Now I know why it doesn't work
well and I can't go to the next page easily.
Also, since my husband is a computer IT guy, I think that he will be able to
update it to Windows 10 for me. That is, when he has time. You know that old
saying about the cobbler's children, Smile. After it is installed, I will go
from there.

Paulette

-Original Message-
From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of Chris Skarstad via Talk
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:15 AM
To: Rod Hutton; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

 Hi.  In my experience, going directly from Windows 7 to 10 
has not yielded the best results.  Lots of people have trouble when 
doing the upgrade.  Have no fear, though.  If you're having trouble with 
the Alexa app on your iPhone, you'll need to upgrade to iOS 9.3.2 which 
is the latest version.

   You should then be able to access most things, although admittedly 
I'm having trouble accessing some of the sounds Alexa makes when asking 
a question.  It simply will not work no matter what screenreader I'm 
using.  It should be fixed in the next firmware update, though.  Trust 
me there are workarounds for this.  I also do have to say, though that I 
have a brand new Windows 10 machine here and it is running extremely 
smooth indeed.  sSo if you're going to get Windows 10, it is best to get 
it on a brand new computer.



On 5/28/2016 8:06 AM, Rod Hutton via Talk wrote:

> Hi Paulette,
>
> If you have questions on these related issues, simply post them to the
list.
> I'm certain list members will continue to graciously reply to all your
> questions.
>
> Hth,
>
> Rod
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Talk
> [mailto:talk-bounces+rod_hutton=hotmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On
Behalf
> Of Paulette Vickery via Talk
> Sent: May 28, 2016 3:33 AM
> To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
> Subject: Making the leap to Windows Ten!
>
> Hi all,
>
>   
>
> I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last
year
> and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
> 29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
> going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
> Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge,
or
> shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by
Amazon.
> In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
> and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
> and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
> on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
> problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
> using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
> know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely
to
> the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came
when
> I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
> does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
> because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death
to
> use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
> please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
> as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going
stark
> raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
> from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
> 9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.
>
>   
>
> Paulette
>
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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Amanda Lee via Talk]

You may need to upgrade to IE11, if you're only using WE9.0, this mayalso 
pose compatibility issues as well.  The Echo is supposed to be downward 
compatible to Windows Seven.  Therefore, prior to upgrading to Windows Ten, 
be certain to review the system requirements and other specifications for 
the Echo.


- Original Message - 
From: "Butch Bussen via Talk" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
To: "Paulette Vickery" <paule...@evickery.com>; "Window-Eyes Discussion 
List" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!


I don't know what is wrong, but it works fine in windows seven.  That is
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


how I set mine up, don't have ten on the place.  On Sat, 28 May 2016,
Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:

> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last 
> year
> and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
> 29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
> going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
> Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge, 
> or
> shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by 
> Amazon.
> In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
> and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
> and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
> on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
> problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
> using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
> know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely 
> to
> the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came 
> when
> I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
> does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
> because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death 
> to
> use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
> please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
> as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going 
> stark
> raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
> from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
> 9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.
>
>
>
> Paulette
>
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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Butch Bussen via Talk]

If you want to write off list, I'll see if I can help   write to
but...@shellworld.net

The page is a lilttle strange, but it does work.

73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat, 
28 May 2016, Butch Bussen via Talk wrote:



I don't know what is wrong, but it works fine in windows seven.  That is 73
Butch
WA0VJR
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Wallace, ks.


how I set mine up, don't have ten on the place.  On Sat, 28 May 2016, 
Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote:



 Hi all,



 I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last
 year
 and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
 29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
 going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
 Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge,
 or
 shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by
 Amazon.
 In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
 and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
 and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
 on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
 problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
 using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
 know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely
 to
 the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came
 when
 I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
 does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
 because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death
 to
 use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
 please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
 as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going
 stark
 raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
 from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
 9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.



 Paulette

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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Chris Skarstad via Talk]

Hi.  In my experience, going directly from Windows 7 to 10 
has not yielded the best results.  Lots of people have trouble when 
doing the upgrade.  Have no fear, though.  If you're having trouble with 
the Alexa app on your iPhone, you'll need to upgrade to iOS 9.3.2 which 
is the latest version.


  You should then be able to access most things, although admittedly 
I'm having trouble accessing some of the sounds Alexa makes when asking 
a question.  It simply will not work no matter what screenreader I'm 
using.  It should be fixed in the next firmware update, though.  Trust 
me there are workarounds for this.  I also do have to say, though that I 
have a brand new Windows 10 machine here and it is running extremely 
smooth indeed.  sSo if you're going to get Windows 10, it is best to get 
it on a brand new computer.




On 5/28/2016 8:06 AM, Rod Hutton via Talk wrote:


Hi Paulette,

If you have questions on these related issues, simply post them to the list.
I'm certain list members will continue to graciously reply to all your
questions.

Hth,

Rod

-Original Message-
From: Talk
[mailto:talk-bounces+rod_hutton=hotmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf
Of Paulette Vickery via Talk
Sent: May 28, 2016 3:33 AM
To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' 
Subject: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

Hi all,

  


I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last year
and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge, or
shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by Amazon.
In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely to
the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came when
I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death to
use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going stark
raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.

  


Paulette

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RE: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Rod Hutton via Talk]

Hi Paulette,

If you have questions on these related issues, simply post them to the list.
I'm certain list members will continue to graciously reply to all your
questions.

Hth,

Rod

-Original Message-
From: Talk
[mailto:talk-bounces+rod_hutton=hotmail@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf
Of Paulette Vickery via Talk
Sent: May 28, 2016 3:33 AM
To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' 
Subject: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

Hi all,

 

I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last year
and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge, or
shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by Amazon.
In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely to
the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came when
I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death to
use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going stark
raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.

 

Paulette

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Re: Making the leap to Windows Ten!

[Edward Green via Talk]

Hi Paulette,

It sounds as though you want to upgrade so that you can install the Amazon Echo 
app, but you should be aware that the July deadline to upgrade Windows 10 for 
free does not apply to screen reader users should you decide to hang on to 
Windows 7.

You need to check which version of Window-Eyes you are running.  You need 
Window-Eyes 9.2 or higher in order to upgrade to and use Windows 10, 9.0 and 
9.1 won't work and you won't be able to upgrade with these versions installed.

GW Micro produced a 2-part tutorial on upgrading to Windows 10.  you can access 
it from this Knowledge Bite 
http://www.gwmicro.com/Support/Knowledge_Base/?kbnumber=GWKB2066.

As for what Windows 10 is like once you've actually installed it, a lot of 
people really like it.  For my part I'm agnostic really.  It's fine as far as 
it goes, but I wouldn't say that it had revolutionised my Windows experience.  
I haven't used my Windows PC for a few weeks, but when I did, Windows 10's 
default web browser (Microsoft Edge) was not accessible.  This isn't 
particularly a problem though, as you can use Internet Explorer or a third 
party browser if required.

Cheers,

Ed
> On 28 May 2016, at 08:32, Paulette Vickery via Talk 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> 
> 
> I know that there has been lots of talk about Windows 10 over the last year
> and that I absolutely have to make the change from Windows 7 before July
> 29th. But I didn't pay much attention to the conversation because I wasn't
> going to make the change for a long time and I was perfectly happy with
> Windows 7. Now something has happened to give me the not so subtle nudge, or
> shove, to make the change, right now! We purchased an Echo, made by Amazon.
> In order to use it and customize it to the way I want it I have to install
> and use a free app that you download to your phone, in my case an iPhone,
> and/or a computer. My husband put it on his Android phone and installed it
> on my iPhone. He also installed it on his computer and can use it with no
> problems. I am having a great deal of trouble using it on my iPhone, it is
> using IOS 8.2, I believe, but I can get it to work, sort of. I still don't
> know how to move around the Skills section, for example by moving freely to
> the next selection or going to the next page. But the real kicker came when
> I discovered that I couldn't use the app on my computer at all, because it
> does not work in Windows 7! So now I must get Windows 10 this week end
> because I want to use this app. The problem is that I am scared to death to
> use it and have no idea how to make it do anything. Could some kind people
> please tell me the best places to get reliable information about using it,
> as well as a few tried and true tips and tricks to keep me from going stark
> raving mad? Is Cortana worth using? What do I have to do to keep Microsoft
> from becoming Big Brother? I am using Internet Explorer 10 and Window Eyes
> 9, I think. Thanks so much in advance for your help.
> 
> 
> 
> Paulette
> 
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