Re: [Blind-Computing] To open? Or, not to open?

2012-10-17 Thread Pedro Romero
Hi Cliff. Instead of pressing "enter" on the link, why don't you try placing focus on the link then pressing the "application" key and, if necessary, arrow up or down to "open" then pressing enter. Hope this helps. Pete For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http:/

[Blind-Computing] To open? Or, not to open?

2012-10-17 Thread Cliff Smales
I was sent a link, from a venue with which I do lots of shopping business. They sent me a link, allowing me to locate and evaluate some items I wish to purchase. Problem: The link will not open. This has happened to me several times, lately. How do I get those links to cooperate? I'm usi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading a JPG E-mail message

2012-10-17 Thread Mike B.
Hi Liuda, Below are a few notes I've saved for what you are wanting to do. From: Brian Lee Hello Jerry, There are a couple things you can try if you have Microsoft Office. OneNote 2010 (and I think OneNote 2007) will copy text from a picture and place it on the Windows clipboard. 1. Select th

Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading a JPG E-mail message

2012-10-17 Thread Liuda Balcius
No, I am using JAWS 12 with Win 7. Again, it was just a thought that would solve so many issues. Thanks anyway. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Norman King Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:15 PM To: blind-computing@ja

Re: [Blind-Computing] Reading a JPG E-mail message

2012-10-17 Thread Norman King
Hi. If you have an ocr ap try to open it there. If you have jaws 13 you can try using the ocr function. Norman -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Liuda Balcius Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 4:42 PM To: blind-computin

[Blind-Computing] Reading a JPG E-mail message

2012-10-17 Thread Liuda Balcius
Is there any way whatsoever that anything JPG can be transferred into something that can be read by JAWS? I realize that JAWS reads text only, but is there some way to change JPG formatted information into something that we would be able to read in some way? I have a feeling there is not, but I mus

[Blind-Computing] FW: Guess What? Window-Eyes 8.0 Beta 1 Supports Java and Safe Mode!

2012-10-17 Thread Steve Cook
Steve Cook Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind Office: (803) 898-8788 E-Mail: stc...@sccb.sc.gov From: gw-n...@gwmicro.com [mailto:gw-n...@gwmicro.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 3:59 PM To: gw-n...@gwmicro.com Subject: Guess What? Window-Eyes 8.0 Beta 1 Supports J

[Blind-Computing] Fw: weather programs for multiple screenreader use

2012-10-17 Thread acarthon
Yes, Christopher there is. Go to MyStateUSA.com I have signed up myself and my parents via the site. You can receive alerts both on your computer via emails and text via phone. You just have to provide your location of interests. They allow two areas via zip code, and you can also provide up to

[Blind-Computing] weather programs for multiple screenreader use

2012-10-17 Thread Christopher Reagan
Good morning all: I was wondering if there was a weather program available that'll work with 3 screenreaders and the I phone? I'm specifically looking for something that not only can give forcasts in info but also weather alerts and hazard information to help myself and my family stay safe? Th