Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Dale Leavens
quot; To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Could you get the same results of a solid-state drive by installing linux on a flash drive and then booting off it? On 12/12/10, Francis E. Khan wrote: Thanks for the information. When I us

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Andre Williams
that I scan them using McAfee when I return home. > - Original Message - > From: "David Ferrin" > To: > Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:10 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer > > >> The best example is a flash drive. Solid state m

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Andre Williams
to common misinformation on the internet. Using a modern motherboard will help release the speed of these kinds of drives as they eliminate bottlenecks. Andre - Original Message - From: "Dale Leavens" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defraggin

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Justin Pospical
return home. > - Original Message - > From: "David Ferrin" > To: > Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:10 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer > > >> The best example is a flash drive. Solid state meaning no moving parts. >> David

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Dale Leavens
nt: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Because ssd is still in its infancy and you stated you purchased one of the older versions, you should really read up on its limitations or you risk damaging the SSD or at the very least shortening its lif

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Francis E. Khan
Thanks for the information. When I use my flash drives on computers other than mine I ensure that I scan them using McAfee when I return home. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging m

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Andre Williams
hould go into the disk defrag and confirm it is disabled. Andre - Original Message - From: "Hugh" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 2:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer O right just was told never to defrag one even with the program I use that runs in

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread David Ferrin
r 12, 2010 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi, What is a solid state drive? Recently Dale Leavens wrote: >Something which interests me is that I have a solid state drive. >Presumably defragmenting it doesn't result in much by way of >performance im

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Hugh
...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 10:01 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer I can assure you it doesn't destroy it. Not sure it does any

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Dale Leavens
I can assure you it doesn't destroy it. Not sure it does anything. - Original Message - From: "Hugh" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer I have been told never never never defrag that sort of drive it wi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Dale Leavens
stant. I expect they are making bigger ones now but 64 GIGS was all available when I was buying. - Original Message - From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi, What is

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Hugh
-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Something which interests me is that I have a solid state drive. Presumably defragmenting it doesn't result in much by way of performance improvements but I haven't read anything on the subject. Does anyone else know? Tha

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press
w? Thanks. Dale leavens. - Original Message - From: "Denny Huff" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Yes, it is accessible and it can be used on all platforms. -Original Message- From: Jim Syme Sent: Sunday

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread David Ferrin
ginal Message - From: "Denny Huff" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer > Yes, it is accessible and it can be used on all platforms. > > -Original Message- > From: Jim Syme Sent: Sunday, December 12, 20

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Janie Degenshein
.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Denny Huff Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 2:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Yes, it is accessible and it can be used on all platforms. -Original Message- From: Jim

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Dale Leavens
quot;Denny Huff" To: Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Yes, it is accessible and it can be used on all platforms. -Original Message- From: Jim Syme Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 9:43 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-u

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Denny Huff
Yes, it is accessible and it can be used on all platforms. -Original Message- From: Jim Syme Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 9:43 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi Denny, is this free defrag program speech accessible and

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-12 Thread Jim Syme
Hi Denny, is this free defrag program speech accessible and can it be used with XP 32 home edition? Thanks - Original Message - From: "Denny Huff" To: Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Here is a free defrab util

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-11 Thread Denny Huff
-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi. I've never done a defrag on my computer, and I suspect I better start doing so. I'm wondering, how often should one do it, and how does one do it? Is it easy to do without sight? I have Windows 7. Thanks. Chris Feist - T

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-11 Thread Maria Campbell
Find accessories under all programs and defrag is under system tools. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, then the world will know peace. On 12/11/2010 12:45 AM, Chris Feist wrote: Hi. I've never done a defrag on my com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-10 Thread Andre Williams
. Andre - Original Message - From: "Chris Feist" To: Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 9:45 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer Hi. I've never done a defrag on my computer, and I suspect I better start doing so. I'm wondering, how often should one do it,

[Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-10 Thread Chris Feist
Hi. I've never done a defrag on my computer, and I suspect I better start doing so. I'm wondering, how often should one do it, and how does one do it? Is it easy to do without sight? I have Windows 7. Thanks. Chris Feist - The one and only! "What is the difference between the government and