Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software

2009-05-02 Thread Jacob Kruger
In the microsoft software, I used the jaws cursor to activate the CD menu and then told it to mount the iso image, and then on the activities menu, I chose restart, and it then started up and seemed to be booting from the CD image, but haven't tried it out enough yet. Like other mails said,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software

2009-05-02 Thread Donald Marang
For anyone using Vinux in an emulator and can get to the username prompt: The only account I am aware of in this distribution when first starting is vinux (all lowercase) for both the Username and Password. I just tried it twice. The first time it would give a beep when I typed each character

[Blind-Computing] Transferring data from one computer to another

2009-05-02 Thread Alana Jovanovski
Hi, How do I transfer things like email from one computer to another? Alana For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive

2009-05-02 Thread Gerald Levy
Good morning listers. I'm in the market for an 8gb flash drive for file backup. Are they really as easy to use as simply plugging them into a USB port? Are there any special considerations for using one of these little gizmos with JAWS? Can they be used with the Windows Backup utility

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software

2009-05-02 Thread Jon C. Pierson
Hi Donald, You may want to set the return to Windows keystroke to the other offering which is control plus shift plus alt. You can do this in the Vm-ware main window by going to: Preferences with control plus p and you will find it on the Hot keys page of the dialog. Jon -Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive

2009-05-02 Thread Cliff Smales
Hello, Jerald: I have a Lexar flash drive that I really like. It doesn't have the capacity that you're looking for, then again, I'm sure that they have more than one model. lexar.com They're every bit as easy to use as they sound. Simply plug it into the Usb port, and tab until the lexar

[Blind-Computing] strange problems with jaws

2009-05-02 Thread Marvin Hunkin
HI. well, could not find a repair jaws options. so downloaded and had to uninstall jaws, then reinstall it. then, now when i do alt f it says alt control f and when i do a alt f 4, it says a control alt f 4, and nothing happens. so where can i find the repair option in jaws 10. cheers Marvin. ps:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive

2009-05-02 Thread Mike Barbara
Hi Gerald, Yes, they are that easy to use. Sanddisc or Corsair are 2 good brands. I would suggest getting a 16 gig since the physical size between an 8 and 16 gig flash drive are about the same and the price difference isn't that much. You can get some very good deals on flash drives from

[Blind-Computing] windows mail help

2009-05-02 Thread Kathy Pingstock
I am not sure what I did, but only have of my menu bar is displaying. Can someone help me? Kathy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Transferring data from one computer to another

2009-05-02 Thread Russell J. Thomas, Jr.
That will depend on which email program you use. For outlook, you have to export what you want to save into a folder and then save that folder to a flash drive or some type of external hard drive. Then you can import that saved folder into the outlook program on the destination computer.

[Blind-Computing] Windows media player

2009-05-02 Thread Cliff Smales
I can get my windows media player to start and play a compact disk straight through, but can not gett it to jump to another selection, or any of the many other things I know it can do. Is it something that I should do, or should have done? Cliff Smales csma...@att.net For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive

2009-05-02 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Flash Drive are very handy. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 9:00 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft Virtual PC software

2009-05-02 Thread Donald Marang
Thanks John. As you could probably have guessed by my last message that my focus was on learning Vinux and paying as little attention to the emulator as possible. Now I can focus on Vinux again. Don Marang - Original Message - From: Jon C. Pierson joncpier...@comcast.net To:

[Blind-Computing] getting messages that say collapsed

2009-05-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, everyone. I'm now getting messages that say collapsed. I've never had that happen before. Is there a way to get rid of the collapsed message? Any help would be very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting messages that say collapsed

2009-05-02 Thread Gerald Levy
Focus on the In box, go to the View menu, arrow down to Current View submenu and hit Enter, then arrow up once to Group Messages by Conversation and hit Enter. This should restore your messages to normal expanded mode. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rosemarie Chavarria

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting messages that say collapsed

2009-05-02 Thread Rosemarie Chavarria
Hi, Gerald. Thanks so much for your help. I tried what you suggested and voila! It worked. Now everything's back to normal. Thanks again for your help. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May

[Blind-Computing] Making Winamp The Default Player

2009-05-02 Thread Pedro Romero
Hi all. Is there somewhere I can go in the control pannel to make Winamp the default player primarily for MP3's? Thanks. Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Making Winamp The Default Player

2009-05-02 Thread Riley Blake
You could try going into the start menue and press enter on access programs and defaults. I'm not quite sure what to do from there because it's been a while since I've done anything in there. -Original Message- From: Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net Sent: May 02, 2009 13:10 To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Making Winamp The Default Player

2009-05-02 Thread Øyvind Lode
when the winamp main window has focus press Control+p to bring up the preferences window. On the tree view locate General and under General there is File types. Press tab untel you hear All, Audio only, Video only, press space bar on the one you want and press TAB again to move to the close

Re: [Blind-Computing] Making Winamp The Default Player

2009-05-02 Thread Pedro Romero
Thanks very much. I've made the appropriate changes. I appreciate the help. Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Choosing a Flash Drive

2009-05-02 Thread Lino Morales
Hello Geraldo, You should have no problem with that using JAWS. Your bro in Christ,, Lino Morales and Louie Lab Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/lino_and_louie For Blind Christian Men, visit:

[Blind-Computing] Outlook

2009-05-02 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
Jaws keeps saying, end link when there is some type of link in the message. In another e-mail it keeps going into tables and columns. rogelio.terra...@gmail.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] using vinux 1.4 on eeepc 1000h netbook

2009-05-02 Thread jeremy
Hello list. I have noticed that some of us have taken the time to go out and get these wonderful little computers do to there price and size. I got me a asus eeepc 1000h netbook which I can say I absolutely love but am having an issue when I am running vinux, live on it. of corse, the best way

Re: [Blind-Computing] using vinux 1.4 on eeepc 1000h netbook

2009-05-02 Thread Nimer Jaber
Hello, What exactly is the problem? Have you tryed going to the top pannel and clicking or pressing enter on the network icon? if so, what happened? Thanks Nimer J On 02/05/09 21:02, jeremy wrote: Hello list. I have noticed that some of us have taken the time to go out and get these

[Blind-Computing] Outlook

2009-05-02 Thread Rogelio Terrazas
I am almost finished configuring Outlook thanks to a tutorial I found. The trouble I am having is the tutorial tells me to make sure the Outlook Bar in the views menu is not checked. I am using Outlook 2007, and I can't figure out which one it is or equivalent to. Does anyone have any