Re: [Blind-Computing] ***SPAM*** .rar files

2008-10-01 Thread stewart ross
hi chriss, i understand that the programme call allzip can extract both rah and zip files. hope this helps email [EMAIL PROTECTED] msn [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:27 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-

Re: [Blind-Computing] avast

2008-10-01 Thread Parham Doustdar
Well, for me it deleted a lot of my files without asking. -- removed. --- Contact info: Skype: parham-d MSN: fire_lizard16 at hotmail dot com email: parham90 at GMail dot com - Original Message - From: "K. Pingstock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'To:'" Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:56

Re: [Blind-Computing] Keyboards for 1 handed people

2008-10-01 Thread Annette Carr
Consider using a standard keyboard with a one-handed typing technique. The most popular one is to shift your hand over to the f, g, h and j keys. You then reach with your fingers from that position. Use sticky keys as already suggested. You might find that you have trouble executing a few 3-key

Re: [Blind-Computing] A file size question

2008-10-01 Thread aiden gardiner
And 4 bits is a nibble, no, that's actually what it's called, lol. Aiden - Original Message - From: "Donald Marang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 12:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] A file size question I don't want to confuse anyone, but it can either

Re: [Blind-Computing] A file size question

2008-10-01 Thread Donald Marang
I don't want to confuse anyone, but it can either mean kilobyte (usually the B is capitalized), or kilobit (usually the b is in lower case). The latter is used most of the time for broadband transfer rates. For instance, Verizon claims my DSL is capable of 760 kilobits per second. A bit is a

[Blind-Computing] onehand keyboards

2008-10-01 Thread allen dunbar
hi mike there are several options out there you can find most of them at www.onehand.com I have tried several options but found using a standard keyboard with windows sticky keys most effective for me good luck I hope you find what you are looking for cheers Allen Dunbar Visit the JAWS

[Blind-Computing] Keyboards for 1 handed people

2008-10-01 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi All, Would anybody know of a company that makes a keyboard for 1 handed keyboard users? All information will be very gratefully received.? Thank you all very much. Mike Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.bl

Re: [Blind-Computing] Thoughts on External Hard Drive

2008-10-01 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Chris, I would not rely on an external hard drive for constandt use. They are great for backing up, but most are really not designed for constant use. Most external drives are not properly cooled for contineous use, not to mention the fact that the data transfer will be slower over USB, as o

Re: [Blind-Computing] A file size question

2008-10-01 Thread Alex
In ascending order! Start with Kilobytes at the bottom end, 1000 kilobytes equals 1 megabyee. 1000megabytes equal 1 gigabyte. 1000 gigabytes equal 1 terabyte at the top end! Hope this helps. Aloha, Alex - Original Message - From: "Portia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, S

Re: [Blind-Computing] A file size question

2008-10-01 Thread Jeffrey Shockley, Windows Desktop Edition
Hi, Yes, 350 KB is bigger than 50 K. HtH, Jeffrey Shockley E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Google Talk: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: jawswizard Skype: jawswizard On 10/1/2008 3:32 AM, Portia wrote: Hi

Re: [Blind-Computing] A file size question

2008-10-01 Thread Alex Stone
Portia, Yes it is, 339 is bigger than 50, kb and k are the same. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Portia Sent: 01 October 2008 08:33 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] A file size question Hi list, I

[Blind-Computing] avast

2008-10-01 Thread K. Pingstock
I am using avast, every time it tetects a virus in a message it tell me so but then I lost my screen reader for about ½ hour. What is this all about? Kathy Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com

[Blind-Computing] A file size question

2008-10-01 Thread Portia
Hi list, I have a file size question. Is 339 Kb bigger than 50 K? I asked cause a friend was curious. Thanks for any info. Portia. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list a

Re: [Blind-Computing] ***SPAM*** .rar files

2008-10-01 Thread Brian Tipka
Hi Chris, I don't know what version it is, but I know it's an earlier one, but I did get the 7 Zip program and that did the job. Thanks for replying to my question. Brian - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2:27 AM Sub

Re: [Blind-Computing] ***SPAM*** .rar files

2008-10-01 Thread Brian Tipka
Hi Bob, I got the 7 Zip program, installed it and it did the job with no problems. It didn't take much to figure it out. I thank my lucky stars that there are people like you and the others on this list that take the time and effort to help others so readily. Again thanks for your help. Brian

Re: [Blind-Computing] can anyone help me fix my msn mess?

2008-10-01 Thread Alex Stone
Martina, I'd love to take that option myself, but unfortunately the earliest restore point on my system seems to be the 30th of September, so I can't. So if the newsgroup comes up with anything useful please let me know! Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows mail not checking e-mail automatically

2008-10-01 Thread Ginger Roe
Hi, did you check the properties for each account to make sure the option (Include this account when checking for new messages) on the general tab to make sure it is checked? I don't use windows mail but: I do have all my accounts setup in there and I noticed some of my accounts were unchecked.

Re: [Blind-Computing] can anyone help me fix my msn mess?

2008-10-01 Thread Martina Letochová
Hi Alex! For now I solved it by the system restore a different problem "forced" me to do in the end and it worked fine and now I have the previous version and the additional programs are gone. So I would suggest this for now; otherwise I would be still curious if there would be some other soluti

[Blind-Computing] Thoughts on External Hard Drive

2008-10-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hi all, I've just ordered a Trekstor 160 GB external hard drive from www.dabs.com. I had an idea on how to use it, but I'd like your thoughts on this please. I'd like to run all my software, except Windows and associated programmes, on the drive. What will it be like in terms of stability, reli

[Blind-Computing] List Guidelines Reminder

2008-10-01 Thread Moderator
Here are the list guidelines, all members should read them carefully! Welcome to the Blind Computing mailing list. This list has been created for the purpose of discussing any and all aspects of computing with the blind user in mind. List Guidelines: The following are guidelines set forth by th

Re: [Blind-Computing] just a responce test

2008-10-01 Thread David Ferrin
Personally I am pleased with the delivery time now. David Ferrin Life is what happens after you've already made other plans. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:12 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] just a responce test Jus

[Blind-Computing] just a responce test

2008-10-01 Thread David Ferrin
Just testing out the server folks, no need to reply. David Ferrin Life is what happens after you've already made other plans. Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: h

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows mail not checking e-mail automatically

2008-10-01 Thread Negoslav Sabev
Thanks for replying. It's in the general tab, and it's checked. The problem is that when it checks for mail, it does it only for one account, even though all are included for downloading and synchronizing in the settings. Negoslav - Original Message - From: "Ginger Roe" <[EMAIL PROTEC

[Blind-Computing] re shoutcast

2008-10-01 Thread stewart ross
hi all ok who can help with this one if i have a shoutcast server with auto dj built in to it, so that i can upload my music up to it? how can i switch beetween auto dj and streaming my own music and duing live shows? hope it was ok asking this question on this list, and finally are there any co

Re: [Blind-Computing] can anyone help me fix my msn mess?

2008-10-01 Thread Alex Stone
Martina, thanks for this, if you get any responses I would certainly be interested in them. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martina Letochová Sent: 30 September 2008 23:20 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-C

[Blind-Computing] question

2008-10-01 Thread maryann
hello i am trying to find out something and i am not sure if there is a group for it so hopefully someone could help me. i have a AT/T mollarolla razor and i want to know if talks or mobil speak willl work with it Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] lame mp3 encoder

2008-10-01 Thread Alex Stone
David, Thanks, I've got it now. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: 01 October 2008 04:47 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] lame mp3 encoder Check out the programs page Alex. David

Re: [Blind-Computing] Am I looking for something that doesn't exist?

2008-10-01 Thread Jacob Kruger
Presumably, an USB hub/splitter would do what you need. Basically it's something that plugs into one USB port, but provides you then with multiple USB ports of it's own. Haven't looked at one yet, but might also be good for me since often have at least 3 things plugged in, and want to attach

Re: [Blind-Computing] is the analyze option in defrag reliable?

2008-10-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hmm, I always believed that if it didn't need defragmenting then so be it. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message - From: "jason smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 3:56 AM Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] ***SPAM*** .rar files

2008-10-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
What version of WinZip is it? Version 11 introduced .rar support. -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message - From: "The Cluless Wanderer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:18 AM Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] lame mp3 encoder

2008-10-01 Thread David Ferrin
Check out the programs page Alex. David Ferrin Life is what happens after you've already made other plans. - Original Message - From: "Alex Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 4:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] lame mp3 encoder > Can anyone please provide me

Re: [Blind-Computing] can anyone help me fix my msn mess?

2008-10-01 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Oh right, didn't know there was a Portable Windows Live Messenger! Cool! -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: chrishallsworth7266 - Original Message - From: "Martina Letochová" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2:12 AM Subj