Re: [Blind-Computing] Cheap Remote Access and 64 bit Windows?

2008-11-28 Thread Negoslav Sabev
It won't help you, but I've heard that the developers of NVDA are working on something similar to jaws tandem. I assume it would be free to use, but does not exist at the moment. Someone on another list mentioned www.gotomypc.com but I've did not explore it or tested this with jaws. The person sa

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free online OCR software

2008-11-28 Thread Parham Doustdar
Wo, thanks, cool! --- Contact info: Skype: parham-d MSN: fire_lizard16 at hotmail dot com email: parham90 at GMail dot com - Original Message - From: "Jacob Kruger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BlindZA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 6:18 AM Subject: [Blind-Comput

[Blind-Computing] Free online OCR software

2008-11-28 Thread Jacob Kruger
http://www.ocrterminal.com/ You unfortunately have to go through a minor bit of the captcha process to register there, but I did it using the winvis plugin for mozilla, and after you register, you can upload up to 30 image files per day, and they'll run OCR on them in realtime, and let you dow

[Blind-Computing] winbraille5 with jaws

2008-11-28 Thread G.Braille
Dear all, Is there anyone on this list familiar enough with WinBraille5 with jaws? Recently, I started to use winbraille5 as my Braille translator. I am also using Duxbury with jaws. There is jaws script for the DBT. My question is: is there jaws script for winbraille5? If anyone is using winbrai

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Mark
Hi Good news! I finally managed to reassign my .rtf and .txt files to Jarte. In order to achieve this I had to go to control panel, administrative tools, default programs, set your default programs, then on this short list of only eleven programs happened to be Jarte. I used the feature to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread David Griffith
I have searched for your problem on Google and there does seem to be a bit of an issue with managing "default" file types in Vista. I cannot test this as I insisted that my PC had Vista removed and XP installed before it was delivered to me. This is what I found on a Google search which may

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible and Easy to Use CD/DVD Burner?

2008-11-28 Thread Gerald Levy
Express Burn can burn data CD's as well as DVD's. - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible and Easy to Use CD/DVD Burner? And can you burn data CD's with it? Does it suppor

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible and Easy to Use CD/DVD Burner?

2008-11-28 Thread Chris Hallsworth
And can you burn data CD's with it? Does it support writing to DVD's? -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: chrishallsworth7266 klango: chrishallsworth - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
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[Blind-Computing] Cheap Remote Access and 64 bit Windows?

2008-11-28 Thread Donald Marang
Well, it is Christmas shopping time and I have been considering buying another desktop computer for my kids to stop the fighting. I do not use their computer(s), but I like to be able to fix problems, remove viruses, and occasionally check their browsing history. On their current shared comput

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Mark
Hi I downloaded the Jarte program. I love the features. However, I am having the same issue assigning it to a file type. Now, it seems to me that my computer used to be setup where when I used a program to open a file once, the next time I wanted to open a file it reverted to the last progr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread David Griffith
It is on the Jaws User Home Page under programs. The link is on the bottom of all the emails posted I think. Regards David Griffith -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Sent: 28 November 2008 19:22 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subj

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Parham Doustdar
I'd actually suggest Metapad. Do a search on google for it. It's completely accessible and it doesn't have weird shortages with Jaws when it comes to reading. And, you've got to know, it's not like word; it's like notepad. --- Contact info: Skype: parham-d MSN: fire_lizard16 at hotmail dot com e

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Chris Hallsworth
www.jarte.com. Please ensure you download the free edition and not be tricked into buying the Professional edition. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: chrishallsworth7266 klango: chrishallsworth - Original Message - From: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Mark
Hi The built in spell checker is why I was so intent on using HjPad. My spelling to paraphrase that country western song (ain't too g. u. d.) sometimes. Where does one find Jarte? God bless, Mark -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Overcast, 46.0°F Wind

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Gerald Levy
Jarte does indeed have a builtin spell checker. - Original Message - From: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file. Hi Does Jarte have spell check? God bless, Mark -- Currently

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Chris Hallsworth
I believe it does. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: chrishallsworth7266 klango: chrishallsworth - Original Message - From: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a progra

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Mark
Hi Does Jarte have spell check? God bless, Mark -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Overcast, 42.1°F Wind:SSE-150° at 3mph - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [Bli

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Lino Morales
gt;> 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: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Donald Marang
email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Lino Morales
aws-users.com >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or body of a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Use the following address in order to contact

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Gerald Levy
Jarte works very well with all versions of JAWS. - Original Message - From: "Donald Marang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file. I also did the experiment of assigning HJPad to open te

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Donald Marang
address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3648 (20081128) __ The message w

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread Donald Marang
I also did the experiment of assigning HJPad to open text files. I have Vista Home Premium, and it worked fine. I do hate that dialog, since it rarely lets me make a selection in the list! The browse feature worked well. David, I think I will try out Jart . I have been having problems with

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Lino Morales
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 your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to c

[Blind-Computing] Black Friday Deals

2008-11-28 Thread Gerald Levy
Happy Black Friday everyone. For those of you looking for a new desktop or laptop or other tech stuff, check out the deals listed on Blind Bargains. The web site is being constantly updated all weekend, so this may be a great time to buy a new piece of computer gear or holiday gift for that s

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Alex Stone
Yes, I've got a Dell notebook which I'm very happy with! Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Stansifer Sent: 28 November 2008 13:15 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops I ha

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Larry Stansifer
I have had two Dell notebooks over the last ten years and have been pleased with both machines. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Stone Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 2:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Comput

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
What happens if you have jaws turn on once the computer is on? Skype - john.carvalho82 Email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] PEACE J C - Original Message - From: "Lino Morales" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 11:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

Re: [Blind-Computing] Assigning a program to open a text file.

2008-11-28 Thread David Griffith
I have just experimented with assigning HJPad as the default text file program on an XP machine and there was no problem so this may be a Vista issue. Have you tried assigning any other program apart from HJPad to see if WordPad will release control of the text file type to another program? By t

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about laptops

2008-11-28 Thread Alex Stone
Lino, A friend of mine was telling me the other day that Dell Netbooks work really well with jaws, and are fairly reasonably priced. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lino Morales Sent: 27 November 2008 23:22 To: blind-computing@