Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack and billing

2009-12-31 Thread Mark
Hi This is the link to log in to ones personal account. You will need your user name or phone number and password. http://my.magicjack.com/myindex.html You will be able to check your bill there. God bless, Mark -- Currently in Pendleton, Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton, Oregon Overcas

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Well versed Angel; I say Amen to that as you'fve so aply written! Ken b - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack Sorry, but, I have heard the argument one absolutely must have a land line in many forums. Man

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack and billing

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Hi Angel; I looked thourghly for the phone number or link which would get me to the billing office for magic. Would you happen to have it or possibly someone on list has it? Happy Newyear! Ken b - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
It wasn't mentioned VOIP services only work with broad band connections. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 10:34 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack If someone was in my case and an only use dial-up, you would see the importance of having a LAN

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread kim kelly
Good point and point well taken. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington Skype: kblinky97 I am also on Facebook. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack Sorry, but, I have heard the argument one absolutely must

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kimsan Song
Sheesh, I'm so tired of this magic jack discussion! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of angel...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 8:10 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
Sorry, but, I have heard the argument one absolutely must have a land line in many forums. Many blind and elderly are on fixed incomes, and must parcel out their funds. Should the other side not be brought up because doing so might be called debating? While discussing this topic no one has f

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack and billing

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
It costs nothing at all to call Canada. If one goes into Magic Jack from the system trey, and goes in to advanced settings, there is a thing called "my Magic Jack." One is taken on line and there one finds one's account. One can also use one's account to forward calls and change the 911 suppor

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
Ever since my husband was stabbed in 92, and left to die bleeding to death on my floor, and I used the cell to call 911 because my phone lines were cut, I have always had a working cell phone. That has been 18 years now. I understand even if your cell phone is disconnected 911 service will alw

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Maralyn; Do you happen to have a flexable put in pocket, type keyboard? That would be handy using my laptop; Ken b phone; 647-438-1000 - Original Message - From: "Marilyn Walker" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack If you need a ke

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Marilyn Walker
If you need a keyboard quickest, I have an extra, unused one. mlw For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Yvon; Hi there again from Ken Buxton in toronto. If you go to www.magicjack.com, and signup for it, the service that is, they'll mlamaiit to you and you will be able to use 411 from your country; Britain right?* Just plug it in to your putor, and thus, you'll have services in all of the stese

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack and billing

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Hi Bros.! Yes, you can call Canada as magicjack iservices all of your country and mine dhere in the great Eskimo condinds of the North! grin; call me ok on your magicjack...phone; 647-438-1000 Ken b - Original Message - From: "Mark" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 7:32 AM Sub

Re: [Blind-Computing] Certain Web Sites

2009-12-31 Thread Patricia Dunbar
Hmmm, wish I had thought to do that. Guess there's next time, and there will always be a next time,lol. Thanks, Patricia - Original Message - From: "Rick Justice" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 4:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Certain Web Sites Hi Patricia, When th

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Hi th ere; btw, 411 also is part of magicjack; Ken B - Original Message - From: "Maria Campbell" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack 411 service is what we in the US call for telephone information. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Gerald; Pleawse desist your flaming! I am not the list owner but have noticed that he is wanting us to adress each of us in a non/flaming way with respect! Ken B - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 7:13 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic

Re: [Blind-Computing] Talking Image for Windows Recovery Disk

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
Back again; ppiggy backing; Donald, and others, I heard I could up load my system from putor, to a windows area somewhereon line and it's free supposedly. How true is this, does anyone know? Ken B - Original Message - From: "Donald Marang" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:32

Re: [Blind-Computing] Talking Image for Windows Recovery Disk

2009-12-31 Thread Kenbu
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Talking Image for Windows Recovery Disk

2009-12-31 Thread Gerald Levy
Sounds to me like putzing around with the hard drive without sight is a recipe for disaster unless you know exactly waht you're doing. Also, fooling around with the internal components of a PC will void its warranty. I think I'll leave this to the techies. Gerald - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello George and Maria thank you for your replies re the 411 service i checked with Vonage and we don't have it here in the UK. we do however in the UK have a selection of directory enquires these all begin with 118 and are quite expensive for what they are also we have in the UK 195 this is a fre

Re: [Blind-Computing] Talking Image for Windows Recovery Disk

2009-12-31 Thread Alan & Terrie Robbins
Donald, Thanks for your continued work and sharing of this project. It sounds pretty complicated to me but hope the end result is worth all the effort. What I would like to pass on to folks that have access to more than one computer is another way to do this. It is true, you cannot restore an ima

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread George Marshall
Hi Yvonne: 411 service is information service (looking up phone numbers), I don't know what your service charges are in the UK, here in most areas in the US you are charged for 411 services unless you have an exemption. HTH, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message --

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Maria Campbell
411 service is what we in the US call for telephone information. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net A GEM IS NOT POLISHED WITHOUT RUBBING, NOR A MAN PERFECTED WITHOUT TRIALS. - Original Message - From: "Yvonne Oliver" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:42 PM S

[Blind-Computing] Electrical outages and voip service:

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
We are so sure of electrical service we depend on it in some form to keep us warm in the coldest of weather. If we live in a cold part of the world; and we depend on it to keep us cool in severely warm climates. We never say we, particularly we blind should have an alternate source of heating

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello what is 411 service? and can i get it in the UK i am only on tariff costing £7.99 a month would i need to go higher Yvonne - Original Message - From: "George Marshall" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack Hi: While Vontage doe

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread George Marshall
Hi: While Vontage doesn't advertise it thoes of us who are print disable can get 411 service free, I know I have it. HTH, George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:49 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kimsan Song
If needing help? I guess it’s a chance someone has to take when not having any sort of phone services. Wow this magic jack is a hot topic! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Thursday

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread kim kelly
Thanks. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington Skype: kblinky97 I am also on Facebook. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:36 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack OK let's tone down the debate folks. Things are starting to get a b

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread steve.boodram
If someone was in my case and an only use dial-up, you would see the importance of having a LAN line. Loll. Remember, seven days WITHOUT GOD... Makes one weak!!! Steve Boodram. - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" To: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 8:13 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-C

Re: [Blind-Computing] Talking Image for Windows Recovery Disk

2009-12-31 Thread Donald Marang
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Certain Web Sites

2009-12-31 Thread Ginger Roe
Hi, that is most likely a JAWS focus problem. that happens to me every once and a while. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Dunbar Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:53 PM To: BPC Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread David Ferrin
OK let's tone down the debate folks. Things are starting to get a bit adversarial. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
What happens in an emergency and you have no access to telephone service at all. Or you have no cellular service. You understand the limitations of whatever tools you intend using and create alternatives. There was a time when most people used pagers because there were a lot fewer cellular ph

Re: [Blind-Computing] Talking Image for Windows Recovery Disk

2009-12-31 Thread David Griffith
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Kliph
Considering that most of us have been trained how to move around or in an emergency environment, this is kind of redundant. Also, isn't that what they make those emergency bracelets for? Kliphton SR (devotional distribution email address) phantom3...@yahoo.com (twitter) http://twitter.com/kliphto

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Rick Watson
Good morning listers, just one comment on cable phone service. I have it and love it. My cable company's "phone" box has a ten hour battery which continues to provide service in the event of power failure. Last year I can say it survived 6 hours. thanks rick -Original Message- From: bl

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
This is true. But young people have become quite spoiled. When I was young many people didn't even have private home phone service, and many others only had one telephone in the home. I was taught to allow the phone to ring at least ten times before hanging up because that would be a minute.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
What are the restrictions regarding minutes used? I looked at my service agreement and found if we call above 50 numbers a day or use 20 times more than the average usage for Magic Jack customers our service would be suspended. But, never have I found any other reference to the amount of mi

[Blind-Computing] Magic Jack and billing

2009-12-31 Thread Mark
Hi I have a magic jack and was concerned about how much it costs to call from the United states to Canada. After investigating the website I am still not sure. Does any one have the complete answer on this? The second thing I am wondering about is how do I check my magic jack account on

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Gerald Levy
Any blind person who thinks they don't need a land line phoe is living in a fool's paradise. Just wait until you experience a blackout and your precious cell phone doesn't work. How are you going to contact 911 if you need help? Gerald - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thurs

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
This assumes we are too stupid to understand the restrictions of voip service. We are not. How many people spend a considerable amount on cellular service and more than they should just because they believe they absolutely need a land line. With the 911 gps supported cellular services these

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
That is why I have my cell phone. When my husband was stabbed in our home in 92, our telephone wires were cut. Thus causing it to be impossible to use a land line to reach the outside world. I don't see the difference. If one is concerned about the value one can get for one's money. If one

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread angel238
I became a Magic Jack subscriber in April of 2009, I think it was. On the site there is a list of area codes which are available. They keep saying they will add new ones. There is also a free conference line. I don't believe many can conference. I haven't attempted a conference. But not m

Re: [Blind-Computing] Certain Web Sites

2009-12-31 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Patricia, When this happens, see if you can bring up a list of running applications. It's possible that something is open that is partially obscuring the other windows, causing Jaws not to have complete focus. Have you tried unloading, and then re-loading Jaws? HTH, Rick Justice - Original