[Blind-Computing] Jaws 9.0 keeps losing focus.

2009-05-10 Thread buttercup
Hi all, I'm using Jaws 9.0, windows XP, Outlook Express 6 and Internet Explorer 8. When I use the find message feature in Outlook Express, Jaws loses focus. For example: as I arrow down through the messages, it will keep saying, "Unread message." Then if I go to my desktop or in any other pr

Re: [Blind-Computing] Recovering a lost zip password

2009-05-10 Thread Jon C. Pierson
Hi Elaine, It can be done with a password recovery utility. Jon -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Elaine Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 6:15 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Comp

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox question

2009-05-10 Thread Jon C. Pierson
Hi Mike, You need to login with Webvisum, somewhere on their page are instructions on how to do this. No way to switch between browsers that I'm aware of. Jon -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mi

[Blind-Computing] Recovering a lost zip password

2009-05-10 Thread Elaine
Hi folks can any one tell me if it is possible to recover a password from a zip archive? I have an archive but don't have the password. I guess it's a long shot to recover it. thanks Elaine For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox question

2009-05-10 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi John, I did find the Webvisum website and did download it. Do I still have to register if I downloaded it from their website? Also, If I am in a website using IE, is it possible to switch to Firefox while in that same open website? Thank you very much for all of your advice/help. It is t

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox question

2009-05-10 Thread Jon C. Pierson
Hi, That's a Jaws issue, sometimes it opens in the right place, sometimes not, you could probably set up a place marker permanently and have JFw move to that spot when it sees the Google.com domain. Do a google search for Webvisum, it takes a bit to get registered with email verification and well,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox question

2009-05-10 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi John, I have just installed Firefox for the first time and I am using Google as my Home Page. When I open Firefox/Google home page, how do I get it to open on the edit field so I only have to press enter to open the edit box to type in a search term? I am running XP Home & Jaws 10 latest.

[Blind-Computing] transferring multiple identities from outlook express

2009-05-10 Thread acarthon
Hi list, It's AC. I want to know if I can have my various identities exported from Outlook Express on my laptop and import them on my father's desktop? If so, how do I go about doing this? I really don't want to have to set up each of my family member's identities manually if I can avoid it. Howev

Re: [Blind-Computing] Twitter Client?

2009-05-10 Thread Chris Hallsworth
What's the Accessible twitter? www.twitter.com? If so, I find it very accessible, but I can't post without a file download dialogue box! -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/chrishallsworth -

Re: [Blind-Computing] Twitter Client?

2009-05-10 Thread Jane Jordan (GMail)
What's the link for this client, please? I've been looking for it. Thanks! Jane Gerald Levy wrote: Try Mctwit. Despite all the different buttons on the interface, it's not that difficult to use. Listen to Rick Harmon's tutorial on the Blind Cool Tech podcasts page. He does a good job

Re: [Blind-Computing] Twitter Client?

2009-05-10 Thread Wes Derby
Hi Chris. I personally use: The regular Twitter site AccessibleTwitter.com OutTwit, which is an Outlook plugin...Can't remember the URL. I'm writing from my phone, but should have it on my computer. Those all work pretty well. Wes -Original Message- From: Chris Hallsworth Sent: Sund

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Doug Leavens
I'll give it a shot. Thanks. - Original Message - From: Jon C. Pierson To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 3:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites Hi, Yes the need to actually learn a browser in this case is truly

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Doug Leavens
I guess you're right! I despair that we'll ever see a truly accessible world! - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites You can't have it both

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Jon C. Pierson
Hi, Yes the need to actually learn a browser in this case is truly a myth. The only real difference you'll see is that you use control L to open a location in stead of Control plus O in IE. But once you get used to it, the Control plus L keystroke works in IE as well. The page loads with Firefox an

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Gerald Levy
You can't have it both ways. Webvisum only works with Firefox, so if you want the ability to solve image captias without sighted help, this is the only way to go. Firefox is not drastically different from IE, so you can use it right away withot having to learn a lot of new keystrokes. I use

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Taylor Scott
Whats to learn? lol Its not much different in IE really. FireFox's webvisum is the only way to do a capcha with out sited help. Also, you only need to register using firefox, not use firefox from then on. - Original Message - From: "Doug Leavens" To: Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 2:05 PM

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Doug Leavens
Well, I'm an I.E. user, and don't need the aggravation and learning curve of another browser!! - Original Message - From: Taylor Scott To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

Re: [Blind-Computing] Twitter Client?

2009-05-10 Thread Gerald Levy
Try Mctwit. Despite all the different buttons on the interface, it's not that difficult to use. Listen to Rick Harmon's tutorial on the Blind Cool Tech podcasts page. He does a good job explaining how to use the various functions. Gerald - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallswor

Re: [Blind-Computing] Twitter Client?

2009-05-10 Thread Jeffrey Shockley, Windows Desktop Edition
Try McTwit from http://empowermentzone.com/mtsetup.exe HTH, Jeffrey Shockley E-Mail: jawswiz...@ec.rr.com, jawswiz...@aim.com, jawswiz...@gmail.com, jshock...@fastmail.net MSN: jeffreyshock...@hotmail.com Yahoo: jawswiz...@yahoo.com Google Talk: jawswiz...@gmail.com AIM: jawswizard Skype: jawswiza

Re: [Blind-Computing] Twitter Client?

2009-05-10 Thread Taylor Scott
I don't use any clients personally, but you can listen to a podcast here http://www.blindcooltech.com/index.html Its called McTwit - Original Message - From: "Chris Hallsworth" To: Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 11:18 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Twitter Client? Hello all, I'm brand n

[Blind-Computing] Twitter Client?

2009-05-10 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Hello all, I'm brand new to Twitter . Does anyone know of an accessible client? I see Jawtter, but can't see a download. I also saw Mad Twit, but looks difficult to use. So any "newbie" clients would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! -- Chris Hallsworth E-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Andrés felipe Pulgarín
Hello. Now the captchas are not a problem for us. the best tool that is helping us to solve this problem, is called Web visum. I know that many of those who are in this list, are users of this great tool. this add-on for firefox is helping many blind persons around the world, and I say that

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread Taylor Scott
You need to install Mozilla's browser (FireFox). www.mozilla.com Then go to www.webvisum and install this Add On. Simple as this, webvisum will read the capcha for you. Then you can sign up and either ditch FireFox and go back to IE, or keep using FireFox. Completely up to you. - Original M

Re: [Blind-Computing] All those wonderful social sites

2009-05-10 Thread stewart ross
hi so how du u du the verif ication thing without sighted help?tune in to http://laserhothits.servemp3.com:8130/listen.pls email stewartr...@sky.com msn stewart-r...@hotmail.co.uk skype stewartross - Original Message - From: "Taylor Scott" To: Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 3:20 AM Subjec

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB portor device

2009-05-10 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi David, Thank you. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 6:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB portor device I believe this is a better way to type it out. David Ferrin Life is what happen

Re: [Blind-Computing] Bad Program

2009-05-10 Thread David Griffith
I have come to this thread late so this may have already been said. As I understand it you are trying to delete a applet from the control Panel. Applets in the Control panel will normally be actually programs with a cpl extension. For example if you type access.cpl in the run dialogue box you will

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB port or device

2009-05-10 Thread David Ferrin
I believe this is a better way to type it out. David Ferrin Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computersuddenlydoesn'trecognizeUSBportordevice If

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computersuddenlydoesn'trecognizeUSBportordevice

2009-05-10 Thread David Ferrin
If I might ask what language is this subject line written? David Ferrin Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: "Nancy Shackelford" To: Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 3:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computersuddenlydoesn'trecognizeUSBp

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computersuddenlydoesn'trecognizeUSBportordevice

2009-05-10 Thread David Griffith
Sorry I replied to the wrong message. Someone else, not you asked me to re-post the instructions. Regards David Griffith My Low Vision Resources Web Site is http://www.nonags.org/members/dajgriff/ -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenlydoesn'trecognizeUSBportordevice

2009-05-10 Thread Nancy Shackelford
Got the instructions. Much appreciated! Thanks again, Nance Nancy Shackelford Walk On Faith & Trust In Love - Michael Reed - Original Message - From: "David Griffith" To: Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 5:27 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenlydoesn'trecognizeUSBportord