[Blind-Computing] jaws and intel video

2007-12-18 Thread Negoslav Sabev
Hello all, A friend wants to buy a laptop and asked me a question, but I don't know the answer, so I'll be glad if you can help. Will the video cart intel gma x3100, up to 358mb will work well with jaws? Thanks in advance, Negoslav Address for the list archives:

[Blind-Computing] another new member of the moderating team

2007-12-18 Thread David Ferrin
Well a friend of mine who has been with me since the beginning of the jaws users list has joined up over here to help out as well. So this is to welcome Mr. Bob Gilman to the team. Now there are 3 of us so in my opinion things are coming along just fine after last week's shake up. We should be

Re: [Blind-Computing] another new member of the moderating team

2007-12-18 Thread Tony Hernandez
Hi. Welcome, Bob. It's very kind of you to take on this responsibility. Thank you. Tony Hernandez: SpeaksClan Patriarch http://www.tonyspeaks.com http://www.speaksclan.net - Original Message - From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Blind-Computing] another new member of the moderating team

2007-12-18 Thread scott
Welcome bob Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: David Ferrin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:30:18 To:blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] another new member of the moderating team Well a friend of mine who has been with me since

[Blind-Computing] rss reader

2007-12-18 Thread Tony Hernandez
Hello. I would like to subscribe to some rss feeds on blogs and news sites. Will someone please point me to a good, accessible RSS reader that will allow me to receive notifications in my system tray and also allow me to view the text of the various updates to the feeds? Thanks in advance.

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws and intel video

2007-12-18 Thread Jacob Kruger
No idea. My one laptop has an Intel 915gm/gms display adapter, and it mostly works fine, but I have had one or two minor issues which were mostly sorted out by making the correct display settings, but this isn't really relevant to the display adapter, since according to FS, it's merely a set

Re: [Blind-Computing] rss reader

2007-12-18 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hi, there has been discussions recently of News Aloud. I can't remember if it was this list, but if you go to www.nextup.com you can find out more and download it and try it out for a limited time, probably 15 days. Hope that helps. - Original Message - From: Tony Hernandez [EMAIL

[Blind-Computing] greater

2007-12-18 Thread Steve Crews
Is there a way to have Jaws to not pronounce the greater sign at the beginning of the sentence in emails? I use MS OUTLOOK. Thanks, Steve Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to

Re: [Blind-Computing] greater

2007-12-18 Thread Maria Campbell
Go to the pronunciation dictionary with insert D. Tab to add. Under actual word type the greater than sign. In the replace with, press the spacebar. Save changes. Sunny Day Maria Campbell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lord, let me be a shining light In all I say and do, That Your great love displayed in me

[Blind-Computing] maximizing outlook express

2007-12-18 Thread Dan Mccurley
My outlook express works fine until I try to listen to something with windows media and read my emails; then I have to maximize outlook express in order to read my mail; is there a way to permanently maximize outlook express? thanks for the help. Dan Address for the list archives:

Re: [Blind-Computing] another new member of the moderating team

2007-12-18 Thread Victor Gouveia
There goes the list. Evil Grin. Victor Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to blind-computing@jaws-users.com To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws and intel video

2007-12-18 Thread Negoslav Sabev
Thank you Jacob. If someone has an idea for this model please share it, so that the people don't spend money for something that may not work correctly. Thank you, Negoslav - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday,

[Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread aiden gardiner
Hi all. Does anyone know a way i can remotely connect to my home computer without having to install Jaws at that end. I'm going to use it to help family and friends with any problems they have. Thanks in advance Aiden Address for the list archives:

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Sarah
Hello. go to the system access website witch I don't remember the url for and search for the remote incident management package. SAG - Original Message - From: aiden gardiner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 11:52 AM Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] maximizing outlook express

2007-12-18 Thread Sarah
There's auto sizer. I don't now if that will do the trick though. SAG - Original Message - From: Dan Mccurley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 8:52 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] maximizing outlook express My outlook express works

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Folks, There is a program that comes with Windows, which allows you to connect via remote connection with any computer on the net. The best part is that it's free, so no exorbitant costs involved. Well, none, save for buying Windows XP. Smile. It's called Remote Access, and it's quite

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Sarah
narator is not the best of screen readers out there so if you were to view a dialogue or try and view something it does not work. SAG - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread David Ferrin
I'd suggest NVDA for systems 2000 XP or Vista. It works great in a pinch with out installing anything at all. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Sarah [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 4:19 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] maximizing outlook express

2007-12-18 Thread David
Hi, You can set the size of the window by putting your cursor on the OE icon, bringing up the properties dialogue box with, say, Alt Enter. You should now be on the ShortCut page. Just tab to the Run combo box and move up or down to the Maximized part, then tab to Ok and that's it. David

Re: [Blind-Computing] updating Jaws

2007-12-18 Thread Alex Stone
Steve, There's no need to remove the old version before installing a new one. Cheers. Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Crews Sent: 18 December 2007 22:45 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] updating Jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] updating Jaws

2007-12-18 Thread David Ferrin
No you do not need to remove an older version prior to installing the next in line as they all go in their own directories. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Steve Crews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 5:44

Re: [Blind-Computing] confusion about CD types

2007-12-18 Thread John Justice
Sharon, I'm coming into this a bit late but maybe what I have to say is going to be helpful. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to disagree to some extent with Rick. There are indeed disks which are designed specifically for music files. In most cases, they are called music disks and have been

Re: [Blind-Computing] updating Jaws

2007-12-18 Thread Alex Stone
Steve, Yes I believe there is new training material in version 9. Cheers. Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Crews Sent: 18 December 2007 23:04 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] updating Jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Jacob Kruger
Again, I've already been thinking about something like automatically logging on to a remote machine, and then starting up either NVDA, or maybe even the built-in MS narrator thingy on a remote machine. Only problem is I'm not 100% sure info being sent to a sound card would in fact be relayed

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Jacob Kruger
Ok. So it might in fact be worth, along these lines, trying out NVDA on the remote machine as well? Just need to get my two machines hooked up and will definitely try this out. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' -

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
The only way I can think of is by having your jaws on a cd the way you want it. In other words have your jaws to go. put it on their computer. Another thing is to have your their computers connected by a remote . I'm not an expert on that,but just thinking. PEACE John Carvalho - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
Thanks Victor,that's just what I was thinking of. PEACE John Carvalho - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access Hi Folks, There is a program

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Shockley, Jeffrey
Hi, It would be awesome if it would work, that way, I can fix my grandmother's computer when she has a problem with it, instead of waiting until I go to her house to find a computer acting verry strange with lots of spyware and installed toolbars everywhere! It's not that fun havin to get

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Sarah, I have to disagree with you on some things. First and foremost, since all he wants to do is provide temporary speech on his system before he connects remotely to his computer at home already running a screen reader, then I think it will do in a pinch. Secondly, I think it's a matter

Re: [Blind-Computing] confusion about CD types

2007-12-18 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi John, I think I should add a note to what you have said here. While I agree that some media is more practical for audio rather than data, I couldn't help but notice that the media types you stated in your message all use the gold dye on their CD's. I have found that the colour dye used on

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Jacob, As I stated, for the remote access to work, all one needs is for both systems to be connected to the internet. No need for cables to be run connecting the two computers together. I also mentioned that the checkbox to allow sound to be sent through the host computer to the remote

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Victor Gouveia
Hi Jacob, I've heard mention of NVDA from a couple of members. What is it, and is it a free package to be downloaded onto an XP machine? Victor Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, send email to

Re: [Blind-Computing] confusion about CD types

2007-12-18 Thread Sharon
John, I'm still having major problems with this cd disc issue. I bought music discs, but it keeps adding headings every few seconds. They were music cdr discs. I bought three kinds. Can we talk off list about the quirks of ptr1 so I can indeed figure out if what I have is right? It does say audio

Re: [Blind-Computing] tutorial needed;

2007-12-18 Thread Sarah
I believe petro did one but I don't have a url for it at the moment. SAG - Original Message - From: Dan Mccurley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:03 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] tutorial needed; Does anyone know if there is a

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Frank Ventura
Victor, I think that quick tutorial would be a great help to some of us. I have used remote access as you have described myself and it is a great tool for troubleshooting. Frank -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Frank Ventura
Victor, OK sounds good. Just one more question. Did your brothers copy of JFW have the $200 remote access upgrade (From Freedom scientific) installed? Frank -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread Frank Ventura
I have been giving this some thought as well. Eventually we will be upgrading to Windows Server 2008. That only runs as a 64 bit operating system. This kind of gives me the shivers as I don't think any of the major screen readers work on a 64 bit OS. What I was thinking of was using Remote Access

Re: [Blind-Computing] updating Jaws

2007-12-18 Thread Lali
Hi Steve! If the authorization is the same, must not, if it ILM is. Greatings from: Lali Skype: b.lali86 msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] aim: [EMAIL PROTECTED] yahoo: [EMAIL PROTECTED] gadu-gadu: 1543670 icq: 365387059 jabber: lalee1 - Original Message - From: Steve Crews [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access

2007-12-18 Thread aiden gardiner
The computer i need to connect to doesn't have a screen reader installed. Aiden - Original Message - From: Victor Gouveia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:40 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access Hi Sarah, I have to