[JAWS-Users] AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Arianna Calesso
I've been getting a notice about AVG which seems to say that AVG will no longer be free. Is this a fact and if so, is there another free antivirus program that is JAWS friendly? If so, where can it be downloaded from? Arianna Calesso --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Vi

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread David Ferrin
Go to the other items of interest page and there you will find what you are looking for, trust me. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. - Original Message - From: "Arianna Calesso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "j-list" Sent:

[JAWS-Users] Re: Labeling a graphic

2006-12-03 Thread Walt Smith
Maria - I'm afraid that "JAWS doesn't read the numbered graphics as it should" really doesn't give us much help. Are you saying that it doesn't read them at all or that it somehow reads them incorrectly? You went on to say that you can get your JAWS cursor to the graphics, so I'm afraid I'm mo

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Walt Smith
AVG is still free. This was just discussed here at some length about a week ago. - Original Message - From: "Arianna Calesso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "j-list" Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:56 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallik
Marilyn asks: are you saying that this program would not work unless one were using on line banking directly from the bank? No, no; never meant to imply that! I was only wondering if the feature to download transactions from a bank or other financial institution was available with this software.

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Andrew Godwin
Arianna, it still is free, they want you to update to AVG 7.5 being that 7.1 will no longer be supported in 2007. you can update at: http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ Be sure to follow the install directions on the download page. Andrew - Original Message - From: "Arianna Cale

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallik
I use Talking Checkbook and I think it's an excellent program for the features it offers. However, I personally think there's a couple of drawbacks to it and they are: 1) The expense of special printer check forms is ridiculous -- I paid about $75.00 for 250 checks from the recommended vendor.

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Demetry
Hi Arianna and list, On the webpage at is another free virus scanner. It's very jaws-friendly working. But at (the same originally company) there you can downloading and testing the "30 days demo" premium edition or for more security the "Avira Pr

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Margaret Thomas
Hi All, I apologize to the group-it seems that the URL I gave earlier for the manual for Money Talks doesn't work if you don't already have the program. Hopefully, this one will do the trick: http://www.aph.org/tech/mt_info.htm I should probably add that I haven't tried using the che

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallik
Hi Margaret, Thanks so much for the APH URL! And, by the way, as you thought TCB does indeed have its' own calculator; although I rarely find any reason to use it. Bill Gallik E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Theory of relativity for kids: - The speed of time depends on which side o

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Arianna Calesso
- Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS? I trusted you...and I found it. You have created a great useful site for us fortuante JAWS

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread David Ferrin
Well thank you but it's nothing fancy. I'm just glad it works well enough to do the job I want it to do. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. - Original Message - From: "Arianna Calesso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Su

[JAWS-Users] Re: Labeling a graphic

2006-12-03 Thread Maria Campbell
What I would like is for JAWS to stop saying unread after I read a message in Outlook Express. JAWS is acting very erratic in this department. The read graphics sometimes does appear in say all graphics, using the JAWS cursor, but not all the time. I guess I can't label it, since it appears to b

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Victor Gouveia
In response to this thread. As far as I know, most banks offer this kind of service on their web site. It might go by the name of mortgage calculator, or loan calculator. Some other programs that might offer this are tax preparation programs. In other words, software that helps you do your ta

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Victor Gouveia
Further to my previous message, didn't I see somewhere that there was a Microsoft Excel template for such a calculator? It might be worth checking out at the Microsoft web site for a mortgage or loan calculator under the Excel templates. Victor --~--~-~--~~~---~

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Marilyn Walker
Thanks, Bill. marilyn --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JAWS Users List" group. To post to this group, send email to jaws-users-li

[JAWS-Users] Re: is there a jaws-friendly money program?

2006-12-03 Thread Marilyn Walker
Bill, there's a program called check writer that differes from the one you are discussing. It would be interesting to see what you think of it since it prints on your own paper and you don't need to buy those expensive checks. And you might ask your bank to get the checks you can use with you

[JAWS-Users] test

2006-12-03 Thread Demetry
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[JAWS-Users] Re: test

2006-12-03 Thread David Ferrin
Like I said you're good to go my friend. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. - Original Message - From: "Demetry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jaws Users" Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 1:44 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] test

[JAWS-Users] Winamp and CDDB?

2006-12-03 Thread Demetry
Hi guys, If I play the CD with Winamp, becomes me the CD information (artist, title...) indicated, but with CDex not. I assume that Winamp CDDB uses. Now, my question is, how I can convert the CD to mp3 with Winamp, and give it a web address for the CDDB? Thx, Demetry. --~--~-~--~~

[JAWS-Users] Re: Recycle Bin Question

2006-12-03 Thread Lisa
Hi Walt, Thanks for posting this information! I like the idea of hitting shift delete if I'm sure I want to get rid of something, but I didn't know I could do that. Take care, Lisa - Original Message - From: "Walt Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 5:04 PM

[JAWS-Users] Re: CD Player

2006-12-03 Thread w4hc
Walt, it has 500 megs of memory. As for the jaws 8.0, I am grasping at straws and hoping for better results. I believe I will put this dcomputer in the shop for a good physidcal. - Original Message - From: "Walt Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 4:29 PM

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Arianna Calesso
David, are there any tips or tricks to using Avast? I set it up to the best of my ability, but I'm wondering if there is anything specific I need to be doing so it functions to its full capacity? Arianna - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday,

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread David Ferrin
I've never had the occasion to use the program so I can't answer your question. With luck though somebody out there has used it and will post what ever tips and tricks they might have. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. -

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Patti
Hey Arianna, I haven't heard that, and I use AVG. Patti - Original Message - From: "Arianna Calesso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "j-list" Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 8:56 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS? > > I've been getting a noti

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Marilyn Walker
AVG is still free. You get the full version for 30 days and then it auto converts to the free version with a little less in way of auto features. Their AVG antispyware is also free. marilyn --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://

[JAWS-Users] Misinformation in Money Talks Manual

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallik
After reading a few pages of the Money Talks manual I noticed a technical error concerning the system requirements and the application internal speech component. Apparently the speech component of Money Talks is AT&T's Natural Voices and the system requirements state that at least a 300 MHz proce

[JAWS-Users] freedom wanting me to renew SMA NOW?

2006-12-03 Thread joanne
I just wondered if this has happened to anyone else who may be on their last Jaws upgrade. I'm a little disturbed and have definitely written to the info email address they gave. Jaws 8 is my last upgrade and they're saying I need to upgrade my SMA by end of December at the special price. I

[JAWS-Users] Re: freedom wanting me to renew SMA NOW?

2006-12-03 Thread Alan & Terrie Robbins
JoAnne, I don't believe this is a new practice. I got mine yesterday as well. This is the same way it happened to me once I received JAWS 6. You don't have to upgrade now, but you do save your self $60 I believe. I'm fortunate that my company pays it but if you are paying out of pocket I do s

[JAWS-Users] Re: freedom wanting me to renew SMA NOW?

2006-12-03 Thread Annette Carr
This is how it worked when I had to renew my SMA after 6 came out. It will be more expensive if you wait until 9 comes out. Annette -Original Message- From: jaws-users-list@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of joanne Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 7:31 PM To: jaw

[JAWS-Users] Re: freedom wanting me to renew SMA NOW?

2006-12-03 Thread Becky Buckner
I got the same letter. This is the way I remember it being done in the past. If you don't take it in December, the price goes up. I'm in the same boat. Becky - Original Message - From: "joanne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 7:31 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] f

[JAWS-Users] Re: freedom wanting me to renew SMA NOW?

2006-12-03 Thread Fred Adams
I don't think anything has changed, its been this way all along. I just received a notice through the mail the same as you. Supposedly , we save a little more money by the early SMA purchase. - Original Message - From: "joanne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 7

[JAWS-Users] Re: freedom wanting me to renew SMA NOW?

2006-12-03 Thread David Ferrin
That's the way they do things for several years now. Honestly this doesn't pertain to using jaws unfortunately. David Ferrin personal email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] Consciousness is that annoying time between naps. - Original Message - From: "joanne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sund

[JAWS-Users] Recording Software

2006-12-03 Thread Bill Gallik
Does anybody on this list have any recommendations for JAWS friendly recording software? I'm interested in copying some of my music (cassette tapes and CD's) to my PC's hard drive and I'm just wondering if one recording applications might be more usable than another (as well as full featured). --

[JAWS-Users] Re: Recording Software

2006-12-03 Thread Doug Leavens
For the price, you can't beat Goldwave!! - Original Message - From: "Bill Gallik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "JAWS Users" Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 8:04 PM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Recording Software Does anybody on this list have any recommendations for JAWS friendly recording softwa

[JAWS-Users] Re: freedom wanting me to renew SMA NOW?

2006-12-03 Thread John Justice
What they're trying to do is get you signed up at a price which is actually lower than the one they'll be charging after the first of the year. They make it sound like you have to join but you really don't Just keep in mind that when you do get a new SMA, it's going to cost you a lot more tha

[JAWS-Users] Re: Recording Software

2006-12-03 Thread John Justice
Bill, many people around here use Gold Wave because it's relatively inexpensive and very capable. There's a new piece of software designed by American Printing House for the Blind called Sound Recorder. I played with that one a bit and it is pretty good too. The advantage is that this softwar

[JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS?

2006-12-03 Thread Sarah
I've used that program. it workspretty well.I'll make the swich when it's time. - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 9:36 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] Re: AVG no longer free? What other free program works with JAWS? Well than