Re: [Blind-Computing] windows update question

2008-03-14 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Allen, Give this a try: http://www.blind-computing.com/windows/tutorials/txt/using_automatic_updates.txt HTH, Richard Q. Justice-website owner www.blind-computing.com - Original Message - From: "allen dunbar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [Blind-

Re: [Blind-Computing] free braille cook book

2008-03-14 Thread Moderator
Hi John, This is not the proper list for this subject. Thank you, Richard Q. Justice-list moderator Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "John Melia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 1:22 PM Subject: [Blind-Co

Re: [Blind-Computing] mac and windows

2008-03-14 Thread orhan deniz
a note for jaws users like me, if you install windows XP on a mac inside a VM (virtual machine) you will have keyboarding issues. you need to use a keymapper to correct these. since i do not use a mac, i can not outline the proceeger for which keys have issues. the problem why you would have the

[Blind-Computing] windows update question

2008-03-14 Thread allen dunbar
hi I have update scheduled to download updates automatically I recently got a notice in my system tray that automatic update had updates that were ready to be installed one of the updates for a ether net card I am no longer using I told it to cancel the update now each time I start the machine I

Re: [Blind-Computing] mac and windows

2008-03-14 Thread Sarah
Wow guys. Thanks for the help. I'm trying to get all of this done before my lapotp dies. and i don't know when that will be. The reason I'm thinking of purchasing a copy of an windows xp is cause the training center I go to runs xp and If I have homework to do on xp I need that versitility. Be

Re: [Blind-Computing] OPEN BOOK VERSION 8 PROBLEM, RESPONSE TO RICK

2008-03-14 Thread John Justice
Wow! Thanks very much David. John Justice - Original Message - From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] OPEN BOOK VERSION 8 PROBLEM, RESPONSE TO RICK > Microsoft Document Scanning is a little hard to find. If

Re: [Blind-Computing] amd and dual core processors

2008-03-14 Thread Hi-Tech Tarheel
Kathy, I prefer Intel processors over AMD for the simple fact that the AMD chips generally run a lot hotter. Sometimes this fact can cause system instability. Overall performance is comparable between the models from what I've read. Thanks, Hi-Tech Tarheel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [Blind-Computing] mac and windows

2008-03-14 Thread Hi-Tech Tarheel
An OEM copy of Windows XP is a full version with most drivers that you'll need. The hardware between Mac and PC is basically the same. Typically you will want to check manufacturer websites for updated drivers to improve your system performance. If looking for Mac accessories and memory, check

Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a new laptop

2008-03-14 Thread Hi-Tech Tarheel
My biggest advice is to spend as much as you can for RAM memory. Vista is a hog for memory and it will make your JAWS experience much better. I recommend 2 gigs. Just an FYI, if using Windows you can only use 3 gigs of memory, unless you got Vista64 (don't do it!). Thanks, Hi-Tech Tarheel [EMAI

[Blind-Computing] amd and dual core processors

2008-03-14 Thread Kathy Pingstock
Is there a difference between these processors? I would like some opinions. Kathy Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com 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

Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a new laptop

2008-03-14 Thread Linnette Whalen
Hello, I have both a laptop and desktop running Vista and I have no problems using it with JAWS 9. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Pingstock Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 10:48 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Com

Re: [Blind-Computing] mac and windows

2008-03-14 Thread Sarah
O wow. I don't know what mac books come wiht in reguards to sound cards so we'll have to see. Sarah Alawami MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: marrie1 Website; www.marrie.org To check out my podcast go to http://feeds.feedburner.com/funfilled For information on the list where you can discuss the podcas

Re: [Blind-Computing] mac and windows

2008-03-14 Thread aiden gardiner
hi sarah, That will depend on which hardware your using. in my case, I have a machine which came with windows xp home edition. I wanted to upgrade it to xp pro, but after my sighted friend and i performed the clean install, there was no sound. It finally turned out that the sound drivers and th

[Blind-Computing] free braille cook book

2008-03-14 Thread John Melia
I have a 10 volume betty crockery cook book that I am giving away for free. write me off list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/ To post to this group, s

[Blind-Computing] mac and windows

2008-03-14 Thread Sarah
Hello. I'm thining of purchasing a mac notebook, and an OEM copy of windows cd so I can run two OS's. Now I was wondering, does a windows xp cd you buy from new egg or where ever comewith drivers for all devices? or will I have to scrounge around for them? Thanks. Sarah Alawami MSN: [EMAIL PR

Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a new laptop

2008-03-14 Thread Denny Huff
Yes, it will. You only need Jaws Pro if you have anything above Vista Home. Denny Huff If you like good Gospel music, then I invite you to join, The Songs Of Zion Broadcast Hosted By: Denny Huff Each week I will present you with a 60 minute broadcast feathuring Southern, Country and Bluegr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a new laptop

2008-03-14 Thread Kathy Pingstock
Denny, If I have JAWS 9 home edition and my laptop has Vista home that will work fine? Kathy - Original Message - From: "Denny Huff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a new laptop > Vista works great with Jaws 9. > > >

Re: [Blind-Computing] having trouble signing in to my hotmail account

2008-03-14 Thread James Scholes
Hi, Hotmail is not recommended for personal email unless you use something like Windows Live mail, which is a desktop email client. However, it only works correctly with JAWS 9. On Friday, March 14, 2008 3:15 AM, rosemarie Chavarria wrote: > Hi, everyone. I thought about using my hotmail email a

Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a new laptop

2008-03-14 Thread Denny Huff
Vista works great with Jaws 9. Denny Huff If you like good Gospel music, then I invite you to join, The Songs Of Zion Broadcast Hosted By: Denny Huff Each week I will present you with a 60 minute broadcast feathuring Southern, Country and Bluegrass Gospel music. To join, send an EMail mes

[Blind-Computing] Buying a new laptop

2008-03-14 Thread Kathy Pingstock
Good Morning to all I am in the works of purchasing a new laptop. To all that has vista, does it work well with JAWS 9? Thanks Kathy Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Access 2003 and JAWS?

2008-03-14 Thread Denny Huff
Chris, I don't know how much this will help you, but here are some instructions I wrote for one of my clients on using Access. It is for Access 2003, but they were using Jaws 7. Open Access If dialog pops up, tab to do not show at startup and press space bar. Do a control N for new database. Pr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Access 2003 and JAWS?

2008-03-14 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Oh right, thanks. Will take a look at this. Thanks again. Jacob Kruger wrote: > Well, FWIW, just looked in the Jaws 9 help under the popular applications > section, and there's a topic related to Access under Microsoft applications, > and they specifically reckon it's related to 2000 - 2007 versio