Re: [Blind-Computing] firefox (latest version) Great Mystery

2009-05-13 Thread Mark Driesenga
When you uninstalled firefox, did you get rid of the folder in your application data, I believe? That's what it is under XP. Not sure how it is with Vista, if that's what you're running. It's always a good idea to make sure that when you uninstall programs, they do a clean uninstall, which u

Re: [Blind-Computing] Most accessible blogging site using JAWS .

2008-09-26 Thread Mark Driesenga
Well, yes, but there's also Blindspots. Google it, as I don't have the URL right at the moment. - Original Message - From: "Ginger Roe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Most accessible blogging site using JAWS . > Hi, they

Re: [Blind-Computing] Most accessible blogging site using JAWS .

2008-09-26 Thread Mark Driesenga
I would also say that Live Journal is pretty good, but so are Wordpress and Blogger. Those are about the big three as far as blogging goes right now. - Original Message - From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 10:37 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a blog

2008-09-25 Thread Mark Driesenga
Awesome. :) Yeah, keep us posted as to where it is, etc. - Original Message - From: "Ginger Roe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a blog > Hi, That's what I have been working on for the last month almost done. >

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a blog

2008-09-25 Thread Mark Driesenga
Yes, please do! It would be very helpful. - Original Message - From: "Lino Morales" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a blog > You should write up a tutorial on your site or an audio one on Blind Cool > Tech Ging

Re: [Blind-Computing] a little something for you guys to check out

2008-09-16 Thread Mark Driesenga
Aiden, you are the man! :) this is definitely for real, if any of you are wondering. :) - Original Message - From: "aiden gardiner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 6:45 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] a little something for you guys to check out > Hi all, > > I

Re: [Blind-Computing] using jaws with windows live messenger

2008-08-16 Thread Mark Driesenga
Yes, Lino is correct. I should like to further point out there you can find an excellent tutorial or sorts on Windows Live Messenger over on http://www.blindcooltech.com where you'll find out just about everything there is to know about it. I've been using WLM for quite some time myself, and I

Re: [Blind-Computing] accessible spyware programs?

2008-08-16 Thread Mark Driesenga
Another good one Is Microsoft's Windows Defender, which is also free and does not require scripts, set files, etc. It is available from Microsoft's website and is absolutely brilliant. - Original Message - From: "Gerald Levy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 8:37

Re: [Blind-Computing] FIRE FOX VERSUS INTERNET EXPLORER

2008-08-16 Thread Mark Driesenga
very well spoken. and actually, IE 7's security features--pop-up blocker, phishing filter, etc--work quite well. I have never had issues. One slight correction though, those who wish to alter open source software would actually have to be qualified at least as far as knowing a programming la

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone knowifjawsworkswellwithmirandainstant messenger

2008-08-11 Thread Mark Driesenga
Morales and Louie Lab > Email and Windows Live Messenger: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For Blind Christian Men, visit: > http://morales-family.lljfm.net/mailman/listinfo/blindmen4christ_morales-family > to subscribe to Blind Men For Christ. > - Original Message - > From: "Mark D

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone know if jawsworkswellwithmirandainstant messenger

2008-08-11 Thread Mark Driesenga
to a > different room you have to type in the characters. Can you tell me where > to > find people online at mark with msn instant messenger? I never used it. > I > hear that miranda is pretty good to use. > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] &

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone know if jaws workswellwithmirandainstant messenger

2008-08-10 Thread Mark Driesenga
a where there is characters that are in a picture that you > need to type in order to access the rooms. I had no problems with yahoo > before the capta came into play. > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone know if jaws works wellwithmirandainstant messenger

2008-08-10 Thread Mark Driesenga
nger there are bots where you have to type what is > in > the picture and jaws doesn't recognize the characters in the pictures. I > only talk to people on my address list. I can't go in the rooms. My > number > is 856 769 5115. > > > > -Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone know if jaws works well withmirandainstant messenger

2008-08-10 Thread Mark Driesenga
e picture and jaws doesn't > recognize what is in the picture but thanks for the other messenger. > > > > -----Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark > Driesenga > Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 3:00 PM &

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone know if jaws works wellwithmirandainstant messenger

2008-08-08 Thread Mark Driesenga
ws 5.0 Version AND mainly playing around with E Mail through > Outlook Express. Still practicing with Internet. > Would this link be easy enough for my present knowledge. > Yours Sincerely, > Janet l. Hardcastle > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - Original Message - > From: "Mark

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone know if jaws workswellwithMiranda instant messenger

2008-08-08 Thread Mark Driesenga
Just a word about the scripts. they haven't been updated in years, and so they're pretty much useless anyway. I run Miranda with no scripts just fine. :) - Original Message - From: "Alex Stone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] does anyone know if jaws works well with mirandainstant messenger

2008-08-08 Thread Mark Driesenga
We're talking about apples and oranges. Yahoo Messenger is now mostly accessible with JAWS version 9. What it appears you're talking about is Yahoo chat rooms or something, which to my knowledge, isn't part of Yahoo Messenger. to answer your question, yes, JAWS does work with Miranda. You c

Re: [Blind-Computing] does jaws work with myspace

2008-08-05 Thread Mark Driesenga
It does work for the most part. I would recommend, though, that you use the classica layout instead of the newer one. Myspace does use flash extensively, but you should be ok basically. also, don't listen to anyone who tries to tell you there are captchas all over the place! there are only

Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar problem.

2008-06-24 Thread Mark Driesenga
ght click on some empty space on the Links Bar - another drop down > menu appears (links and menus are both ticked), untick menus - then tick > menus - hey presto up comes the menu bar! > --- > > HTH > > > Jacob Kruger > Blind Biker > Skype: BlindZA > '...Fate ha

Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar problem.

2008-06-24 Thread Mark Driesenga
; Skype: BlindZA > '...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Driesenga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:14 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 men

Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar problem.

2008-06-24 Thread Mark Driesenga
] > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark > Driesenga > Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:59 AM > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > Subject: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar proble

Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar problem.

2008-06-24 Thread Mark Driesenga
the left/right cursor keys or tabbing from a menu > item? > > Stay well > > Jacob Kruger > Blind Biker > Skype: BlindZA > '...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Driesenga" <[EMAIL

Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar problem.

2008-06-23 Thread Mark Driesenga
, June 23, 2008 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar problem. > > Hi, try pressing F11. Hope that helps. > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Driesenga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:58:47 -0400

[Blind-Computing] Internet Explorer 7 menu bar problem.

2008-06-23 Thread Mark Driesenga
I'm having this annoying issue with IE 7's menu bar, namely that it will not show, no matter what I try to do. Yes, I've pressed alt, but it won't work. the only menu that displays is the tools menu, which I can only get to by using the JAWS cursor. anyone have any ideas what I can do? I can

Re: [Blind-Computing] volune ikon not appearing in system tray

2008-06-02 Thread Mark Driesenga
Same here. I'd really like to know the answer to this. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: msd4283 Yahoo: msdriesnega Skype: markdriesenga Live Journal: truthobjective.livejournal.com - Original Message - From: "allen dunbar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 0

Re: [Blind-Computing] External Hard Drive Failure, Anyone Shed Some Light?

2008-05-20 Thread Mark Driesenga
Well, short of getting a new drive, you probably could take it apart somehow, but preferrably having someone do it for you of course, and see if it's one of the heads. But, you might actually need to get a new drive. E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: msd4283 Skype: markdriese

Re: [Blind-Computing] Internet explorer 7.

2008-04-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
There might be a couple things you might want to disable in the add-ons. Both of them have to do with Skype. I know that those two add-ons have been very problematic. Just go to tools and then to manage add-ons and find the two Skype-related add-ons and disable both of those. The dialog's pre

Re: [Blind-Computing] More musical XP sounds.

2008-03-30 Thread Mark Driesenga
This thing's brill! :) Just wish I could get it into mp3. Have any more stuff like this? Mark "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." - Original Message - From: "James Scholes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Blind Computing mailing list" Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:3

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws Scripts for MyspaceHi, I heard there were scripts for Myspace: do you know where I cangetthem?

2008-03-21 Thread Mark Driesenga
Yes, I quite agree. Myspace is a website and not a program. It does use Flash, but unfortunately, there isn't a script in the world as of yet that would remedy that problem. :) lol Mark "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner." - Original Message - From: "Sarah" <[E

Re: [Blind-Computing] calendar magic

2008-02-26 Thread Mark Driesenga
Blind-Computing] calendar magic > Can someone tell me where you get this program? I got in late on the > discussion. Thank you. > > email and MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lisa >

Re: [Blind-Computing] calendar magic

2008-02-25 Thread Mark Driesenga
To answer your questions, yes and yes. To look up which day something like Mothers' Day falls on, use the button labeled Observed Days, and to look up what day I think you'd use something like the on what date button. I haven't done much with the latter, but I know it's possible--if I'm wrong,

Re: [Blind-Computing] status of this list

2007-12-13 Thread Mark Driesenga
And that would definitely be very bad times! :) - Original Message - From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] status of this list > Yep I understand that. I moderate 3 lists and that's enough fo rme. I > would help

Re: [Blind-Computing] Termination of the Blind Computing List?

2007-12-13 Thread Mark Driesenga
I sure hope neither one is going away any time soon. that would not be a very good thing--and it wouldn't send a very good message to the blind community at large, let alone the sighted world. - Original Message - From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007

Re: [Blind-Computing] Should I install this windows update?

2007-12-05 Thread Mark Driesenga
It's always a good idea to just let it update whatever it needs to. I don't really bother with trying to determine if something's actually necessary or not b/c you never know if something you thought wasn't necessary actually is. For example, I received Internet Explorer 7 as an update--well,

Re: [Blind-Computing] SOUND SCHEMES

2007-11-10 Thread Mark Driesenga
You can get the sound scheme at www.andrelouis.com . When you get to the site, look under the music section, there's a link there to the sound scheme. It's free, and it's great. - Original Message - From: "Alan & Terrie Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
g] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP? > Hi Mark. No. There's just an "ok" button. > > Kathy > > Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these > things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6 33, KJV. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
I usually don't hit it. I just hit enter on that dialogue and it > usually works. > > SA&G > ----- Original Message - > From: "Mark Driesenga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:42 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] S

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
ably help others on > the list too. Smile! Have a good one. > > Kathy > > Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these > things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6 33, KJV. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > - Original Message - > F

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
No prob. - Original Message - From: "Kathy and Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP? > Hey! Sarah and all! Your instructions worked! Thanks whole bunches! I > haven't figured o

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
Isn't there an apply and an ok button in that dialog? - Original Message - From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP? > 1. go to control panel > 2. go to sounds and audio devic

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
go to control pannel, to sounds and audio devices and change sound scheme, and then in the dialog, choose which sound scheme (this one's called Andre Louis by default) and then hit apply and then ok. Mark - Original Message - From: "Kathy and Tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2007 sale?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
sale? > > > Hi Mark, > > Try the following Microsoft site, they sell it for $149.95: > > http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/FX102434831033.aspx > > Best wishes, > Aran > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Driesenga&qu

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
A sound scheme is simply a collection of sounds that can be tied to certain events--the opening and/or closing of progrmas, menus, and the like. that, put simply, is all a sound scheme is. For those of us in the blind community, these sounds can be, and often are, helpful in providing extra f

Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2007 sale?

2007-11-06 Thread Mark Driesenga
funhamradio. >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/funhamradio-list >>>> My personal website >>>> http://funhamradio.bloki.com >>>> MSS and MSP scripting list >>>> http://groups.google.com:80/group/msscripting?hl=en >>>

Re: [Blind-Computing] Andre Louis's website layout was Re: SourcesforSounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-05 Thread Mark Driesenga
Yeah, it's sort of annoying, to be honest, but hey, that's cool. I know whenever I write code, I avoid frames like a plague! - Original Message - From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Andre Louis's website layout wa

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-05 Thread Mark Driesenga
e just gotten in on > this conversation and it > sounds very interesting. > > See ya, > Donnie > > Contact me at: > Donnie Parrett > 1956 Asa Flat Road > Annville, KY 40402 > Home # 606-364-3321 > Cell # 606-438-2557 > Church # 606-364-PRAY > Skype Name:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sources for Sounds for Computer Events-XP?

2007-11-05 Thread Mark Driesenga
Actually, I believe the sounds are already assigned--at least they were when I installed the sound scheme on both of my computers. It's a fantastic one, and I highly recommend it, since actually it gives you more feedback about what's going on than the Windows XP sound scheme ever could. :) Ma

Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2007 sale?

2007-11-05 Thread Mark Driesenga
Why does this strike me as being possibly bogus? - Original Message - From: "Yake, Roger (DLEG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:50 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] MS Office 2007 sale? > Microsoft has a new program for students > Office Ultimate 2007 > > Off

Re: [Blind-Computing] Mp3 to midi

2007-09-05 Thread Mark Driesenga
paying for good software, > as > long as it works. > > 1. Do you have the site for that program WMS? > > 2. Does it work well with Jaws? > > 3. About how much is the program? > > John Justice > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Driesenga" &

Re: [Blind-Computing] Mp3 to midi

2007-09-03 Thread Mark Driesenga
Very true. - Original Message - From: "Sarah" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 7:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Mp3 to midi > True but at least you sequenced it at least. Maybe importing it right > from you keyboard via he headphone jack migt make it sou

Re: [Blind-Computing] Mp3 to midi

2007-09-03 Thread Mark Driesenga
I use Quick Windows Sequencer all the time myself (QWS). Only thing about it is that for those of us who'd rather not pay for things and just get everything free, there's nothing out there that allows us to take those MIDI files created in QWS and import them into something like Audacity, where