Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows7

2009-06-20 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Actually, I was fortunate in that my sound card and other hardware were detected out of the box and thus Windows 7 installed appropriate drivers without any need to download any. Obviously this won't be the case for everybody, especially XP users. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@goo

[Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi All, Where do I find the check box to turn the Desktop Clean-Up Wizard on or off? & Where would I find the option of whether I want OE to automatically compact folders every so often or not? All information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike For answers to frequent

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread ROGELIO TERRAZAS
The only thing I can say about the compact thing in OE. Is that it turns on after you open and close OE 100 times. When it opens let it run without disturbing it. I read it on line. rogelio_terra...@wowway.com - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: "Blind-Computing" Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange

2009-06-20 Thread Elaine
hi Mike thanks for that, that worked. Elaine - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange Hi Elaine, Here are the steps to compact your folders for Outlook Express. 1. While in O

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express acting strange

2009-06-20 Thread ROGELIO TERRAZAS
That method for compacting doesn't work in Windows Mail. After going into the Folders submenu there is on compacting selection. rogelio_terra...@wowway.com - Original Message - From: "Elaine" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:20 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook express act

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi Rogelio, Thank you for the tip but, I thought there was a checkbox or something that you could choose to have the folders compacted automatically or not every 100 times OE was opened. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: "ROGELIO TERRAZAS" To: Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread David Ferrin
It's either every 100 times automatically or simply hit the following sequence of key strokes. alt+F F F That will do it. David Ferrin I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea. - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:44 AM Subject: Re:

[Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Pedro Romero
Hi all. I use Windows XP service pack 3 and Jaws 9. I'm looking for a Jaws Friendly RSS/podcatcher software program. If anyone knows of one and where I can get it, please tell me. Thanks in advance. Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/h

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread ROGELIO TERRAZAS
Not for Windows Mail. There is no compacting mail selection. rogelio_terra...@wowway.com - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard It's either every 100 times automatically or simply hi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread David Ferrin
I know that little fact. My reply was directed toward outlook express users. David Ferrin I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea. - Original Message - From: "ROGELIO TERRAZAS" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Mike, Go to the control panel, and then Display. Once the dialogue opens, go to the desktop tab, and then tab to customize and spacebar that. Tab to the run desktop cleanup wizard checkbox. You know the rest. As for the compacting of folders in O E, Dave has already covered that, and that i

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Gerald Levy
Check out Accessible Podcatcher and RSS Feed Reader, which come bundled with WebbIE, a browser specifically designed to work with screen readers like JAWS. WebbIE also comes with some other really useful programs. Accessible Podcatcher is very easy to use and JAWS friendly. http://www.webbi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Pedro Romero
Thanks so much. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Mark
Hi I am not finding the display feature in my vista home addition. any ideas on how to proceed with a desk top clean up? God bless, Mark -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Overcast, 57.0°F Wind:SSW-200° at 5mp - Original Message - From: "Rick J

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Jon C. Pierson
Hi, Here are instructions on turning off the Desktop Cleanup Wizard, turning it on again is obvious after you read the steps below. Jon Disable Desktop Cleanup Wizard Tired of getting the message stating "There are unused icons on your desktop". 1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Select and press ente

[Blind-Computing] NetScape Navegator

2009-06-20 Thread ROGELIO TERRAZAS
In doing some research I ran into a page that had Netscape Navigator. Does Jaws still support that browser. It used to when I had Jaws 3.0 and 3.5. rogelio_terra...@wowway.com --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 090619-0, 06/19/2009 Tested on: 6/20/2009 11:28:40

Re: [Blind-Computing] NetScape Navegator

2009-06-20 Thread Gerald Levy
Netscape Navigator no longer exists. MS forced Netscape out of business a few years ago. Gerald - Original Message - From: "ROGELIO TERRAZAS" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:28 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] NetScape Navegator In doing some research I ran into a page that ha

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Mike & Barbara
Hi David, John, Rogelio, & RTP, Thank all of you for your help. I knew about the manual compaction of folders steps but, I thought there was a way to turn automatic compaction on or off. I was probably confusing automatic compaction with desktop cleaner wizard turn on/off. John, thanks for t

[Blind-Computing] AT&T Accessibility

2009-06-20 Thread Desiree Sturdevant
Hi all: I just wrote an entry on my blog about my recent experiences with AT& U-verse. How accessible are they? Would it be worthwhile to switch if you have that choice? Check out: http://universallydesigned.net/general/my-att-adventures/ Please feel free to comment on the blog itself. I wou

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Dean Martineau
I still prefer Juice, though it isn't being developed any longer, it works very well. http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/juicereceiver/Juice22Setup.exe?download Dean -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf

Re: [Blind-Computing] NetScape Navegator

2009-06-20 Thread ROGELIO TERRAZAS
OK. I remember back in the day it was the most used browser. I guess, they totally got wiped out. rogelio_terra...@wowway.com - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] NetScape Navegator Netscape Navigator

[Blind-Computing] cross posting

2009-06-20 Thread David Ferrin
Just a reminder for those of you who insist on trying the server flags any and all messages that are sent to a list on this domain if it has any other address included in the header even if it is in the blind carbon copy field. These messages land in our inboxes and we have to take the time to r

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Patricia Dunbar
Why would there be a reason to clean up one's desktop? - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:41 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard Hi Mike, Go to the control panel, and then Display. Once the dialogue opens, go to the d

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread ROGELIO TERRAZAS
You got a good point there. I can't even find that on my computer. rogelio_terra...@wowway.com - Original Message - From: "Patricia Dunbar" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard Why would there be a reason to clean up one'

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread alaa fareed
HI ALL, we always do a cleaning to our desktop once there are unused icons that we don't refer to every now and then, as the computer knows what we are running on it so it groups these icons into one folder called unused icons. I hope I'm clear enough. thanks to you all ---

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Gerald Levy
Because it's dirty. Lol! Seriously, the purpose of cleaning up your desktop is to get rid of unused icons that may be cluttering it up. This is more of an issue for sighted folks who may not want to stare at a messy-looking desktop all day, or who always have trouble finding what they're l

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Lino and goofy Louie
Pete, Juice Podcast Reciever works great. Yeah its outdated, but it does the job. Do a search using your favorite engine for Juice 2.2. 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_lou

Re: [Blind-Computing] AT&T Accessibility

2009-06-20 Thread Lino and goofy Louie
Hey Des, Do you use Twitter? Email me off list please with your answer. Thanks. 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: http://morales-family

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread David Ferrin
It's on the programs page folks. David Ferrin I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea. - Original Message - From: "Lino and goofy Louie" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software, Pete, Juice Podcast Reciever

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Pedro Romero
Thanks Lino. I found it. Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Lino and goofy Louie
Thanks Dave. I admit I don't go up there much and didn't realize it was up there. 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: http://morales-family.lljfm.net/mailman

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Aiden Gardiner
I used to love that programme, but unfortunately the latest OS it works with is XP, doesn't work on vista at all. Aiden - Original Message - From: "Lino and goofy Louie" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software, Pe

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Dean Martineau
Actually, it works fine on Vista, I'm using it. You have to edit the properties and check Compatibility Mode, that solves its problems. I didn't know this until recently either. Dean -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-us

[Blind-Computing] About the talking clock!

2009-06-20 Thread JOHN O CARVALHO
Can someone pleas send me the free talking desktop clock? Or tell me where to get it from? Skype - john.carvalho82 Email - n1...@verizon.net PEACE J C For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard

2009-06-20 Thread Patricia Dunbar
Thanksya - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Desktop clean up wizard Because it's dirty. Lol! Seriously, the purpose of cleaning up your desktop is to get rid of unused icons that may be cluttering it

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread David Ferrin
Now this is some good information to have, thank you. David Ferrin I tried thinking once but decided it was a bad idea. - Original Message - From: "Dean Martineau" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software, Actually, it

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Aiden Gardiner
Every time I tried to run it it just came up with an error and refused to open, is there an XML file that can be editted in place of the properties? Aiden - Original Message - From: "Dean Martineau" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Dean Martineau
To make sure we're on the same page here, before trying to run Juice on a Vista machine, find the desktop icon that the installer would have created, once that icon is highlighted, hit alt+enter. This will bring up the Properties dialog, which has several tabs. Ctrl+tab to the compatibility tab an

Re: [Blind-Computing] About the talking clock!

2009-06-20 Thread Gerald Levy
You can download the Talking Desktop Clock from the JAWS Users programs page. It's item 15 under the Utilities heading. http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/ Gerald - Original Message - From: "JOHN O CARVALHO" To: Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:17 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Abo

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible RSS/podcatcher software,

2009-06-20 Thread Aiden Gardiner
Thanks, but heyy, I was surprised. After I installed it, it seemed to run fine without compatibility, seems it was a fault with the last machine I had. I've had 2 of the same machine because of faults with the first one. Aiden - Original Message - From: "Dean Martineau" To: Sent: Sa