Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith
Hello Jim all I hope you enjoy the new features of VoiceOver. Lynne On 20 Jul 2011, at 14:56, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Yep: It's happening as we speak. - Original Message - From: Anne Robertson a...@anarchie.org.uk To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net Sent:

Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread g...@tznet.com
Hello: Regarding burning the disk image to a disk, that's just copying the image to the DVE but doesn't mean you can boot from the DVD. John Original Message: - From: Sarah Alawami marri...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:08:03 -0700 To: mac-access@mac-access.net Subject:

Re: What is this Lion and should I heard of it? hahaha

2011-07-20 Thread Sarah Alawami
I have a good feeling about lion. Apple tries there best to put out superb products and they actually respond when you submit bugs or access questions to them. I've delta with many apple support staff over a year and a few months and I am impressed. Take care all. On Jul 20, 2011, at 9:55 AM,

Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread Mary Otten
There will be a thumb drive version of Lion, but it will run you 70 bucks. mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find a monthly formatted archive of all messages

Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Sarah, You're right, there is DragDrop, and it works, mostly. To mark an item for DragDrop, press VO-Comma. To drop the item on a folder, for instance, navigate to the folder using the VO keys, then press VO-Period. To drop the item before another item, press VO-Less than, and to drop it

Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread Lewis Crack
Hi Anne and all. I am currently downloading Mac OSX 10.7 Lion as I write this message! I can't wait to use it. However, how does one make a DVD of the files so that one can install it straight from the DVD if let's say the hard drive fails? Also, is there a BootCamp Utility like in Snow

Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
it's more like copy and drop (sorry Lynne I'm plagiarising from an off-list conversation, but the description is too good to waste)… *smile* On 20 Jul 2011, at 18:08, Sarah Alawami wrote: I hear that there is a drag and drop thing. How hard is it to use and is it possible to even use? Take

Re: Lion; be aware!

2011-07-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
I've installed it here, obviously I've not had much time to play with it and I won't for a few hours yet, got to sleep some time you know smile. The install went flawlessly though it took a little while and I expected that. On 21/07/2011, at 3:59 AM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello

Re: Lion; be aware!

2011-07-20 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hi Dane, I'm a little confused by your subject line, then, since being aware would imply we have to worry about something. I will say that there are some bugs that should have been fixed before the released, but hopefully, we'll be able to deal with workarounds until they finally fix it.

Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread krystal watson
i am downloading lion now as i write this message i do hope it works well On 21/07/2011, at 3:46 AM, Lewis Crack wrote: Hi Anne and all. I am currently downloading Mac OSX 10.7 Lion as I write this message! I can't wait to use it. However, how does one make a DVD of the files so that one

Thoughts before installing Lion

2011-07-20 Thread g...@tznet.com
Hello All: For those who have an external HD, you can install Lion choosing the external HD, and if you want, migrate from SL and this way you can give it a test spin before you affect your current data. Have fun, John

Where is the VO Import/Export preferences located?

2011-07-20 Thread Eric Caron
Hi list, I exported my VO preferences some time ago so that if VO crashed I could import them back. I did this so long ago I can't remember where to import the preferences now that I need them. Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm not talking about portable preferences

Re: Lazy Ways

2011-07-20 Thread Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith
Hello Nic This is yet another example of people being too lazy to change the subject lines. And this is yet another example of why it's confusing when propel are lazy. Lynne On 20 Jul 2011, at 19:06, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hi Dane, I'm a little confused by your subject line, then, since

Re: Lion is now available

2011-07-20 Thread Sarah Alawami
Ah I know of someone who arranged there trillion lists ova drag and drop but they never said how to do it. Ah well, it's a start at least. On Jul 20, 2011, at 11:00 AM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Drag drop has been enhanced, but we are still disappointed. Lynne On 20 Jul 2011,

Re: Lazy Ways

2011-07-20 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hi Lynne, Well, I didn't even finish my email. I accidentally hit Command-Shift-D, but yes, it would be nice if the subject line was relevant to actually having to beware of a problem. I'm hoping it was just a slip-up, since I don't really want to start grilling people on the list. I do think

Cleaning up a Mess

2011-07-20 Thread Martin McCormick
My nephew downloaded a video game to my father's Mac and traces of the game won't quite go away. The Mac is an older system running Tiger but voiceover does work so I thought I might have a go at ridding the system of the game. My father recently took the system to a local shop and they removed

Re: Lazy Ways

2011-07-20 Thread Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith
Hello Nic I hope that people will consider this a gentle reminder, nothing more. I'll reply later to your other points. Lynne --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find a monthly formatted archive of

Re: Lion; be aware!

2011-07-20 Thread Chris Moore
Any bugs that spring to mind I installed it earlier, very smooth. Is it me, but does Alex sound a bit beefier? and does he seem a little more responsive? Chris On 20 Jul 2011, at 19:06, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hi Dane, I'm a little confused by your subject line, then, since being aware

Re: Lion; be aware!

2011-07-20 Thread Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith
Hello Chris I agree about the responsiveness. It's better than in SL. Don't get me wrong; vast majority of things that have changed in Lion are excellent. But there are a few niggles. Lynne On 20 Jul 2011, at 20:02, Chris Moore wrote: Any bugs that spring to mind I installed it earlier,

Re: Blue Tooth Keyboards

2011-07-20 Thread Red.Falcon
Hi Lynne! As far as naming the keyboard goes could it of happened when you first paired it! I'm only guessing because when I paired my new trackpad it named it from my account and not the other one! Colin On 20 Jul 2011, at 20:01, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello Anne Yes; that's

Re: Drag Drop in Lion

2011-07-20 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Lynne, I wonder if this DragCopy problem has to do with the Finder view. As I said, I always use list view so if you're in Column view, you might like to try List view and see if it works better. Cheers, Anne On 20 Jul 2011, at 21:03, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello Anne

Re: Lion; be aware!

2011-07-20 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hi Chris, One bug that comes to mind right now is that on occasion, VoiceOver fails to detect web elements even when using either Web commands or the rotor, however still detects them when navigating the page. A workaround is to either click a link, or toggle VoiceOver. A second bug is

Re: Blue Tooth Keyboards

2011-07-20 Thread Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith
Hello Colin Yes; it could indeed. We just aren't sure and Gordon doesn't remember how, or even if, he did it. Lynne On 20 Jul 2011, at 20:08, Red.Falcon wrote: Hi Lynne! As far as naming the keyboard goes could it of happened when you first paired it! I'm only guessing because when I paired

Re: Drag Drop in Lion

2011-07-20 Thread Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith
Hello Anne Routinely, Gordon and I use icon view. But yes; it's highly possible so I will try list view and let you know. Lynne On 20 Jul 2011, at 20:11, Anne Robertson wrote: Hello Lynne, I wonder if this DragCopy problem has to do with the Finder view. As I said, I always use list view so

Re: MOving files in lion...

2011-07-20 Thread Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith
Hello Jonathan Now that is useful! I will experiment. Lynne On 20 Jul 2011, at 20:16, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: According to Tidbits you can now use command-option-V to move instead of copy a file. Also for those experimenting with drag and drop in all versions of Mac OS since at least

Re: Lion; be aware!

2011-07-20 Thread Chris Moore
Thank you for that, I am rather disappointed about bug number 1, as I reported this on many occasions, it was even there in SL too. I had hoped it would have been resolved as I did not get a chance to play with the GM version. As always, Apple are usually pretty quick to release a update

Take Control of Upgrading to Lion

2011-07-20 Thread Gordon Lynne Smith
Hello again We have now completed the update for those who bought the Lion book from us. We are clarifying with the publishers regarding the pre-ordered Using Lion book and will make it available as soon as we are able. meanwhile feel free to download the update from us if you wish; version

Re: My two favourite things about Lion

2011-07-20 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
Hello Anne, I've been using Lion for a while, and yes I've downloaded Moira… And rather rapidly stopped using her. The cadence (prosody) of the voice is somewhat irritating. You tried it? On 20 Jul 2011, at 21:23, Anne Robertson wrote: Hello everyone, My two favourite things about Lion

Re: MOving files in lion...

2011-07-20 Thread Chris Moore
Fantastic, I have been after that feature since Panther! Chris On 20 Jul 2011, at 20:25, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hi, Moving files with Command-Option-V is correct. First, you have to copy it with Command-C so that VoiceOver announces it has copied, move to the directory where you wish

documentation.

2011-07-20 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
HI all, I just tried to go to the getting started guide and am receiving a 404 error. Anyone else? Dónal Dónal Fitzpatrick dfitz...@computing.dcu.ie --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find a

Re: Take Control of Updating to Lion; update Available

2011-07-20 Thread rossy
great news ! can we download it ? the first book is doing great job when questions are coming up on the italian list . there were so many things that i did not know . if i may , i suggest the book as a must have . finally let me thank again lynne and gordon for this wonderful service . it works

Adding the non-compacted languages

2011-07-20 Thread James AUSTIN
Hello everyone, Well, I like Anne and very impressed with the pre-installed foreign languages. However, I am curious to know if the non-comapcted languages are part of Lion that come as an extra install, or whether they are paid upgrades? Thanks TC: ) James --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot

Re: Adding the non-compacted languages

2011-07-20 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hello James, These are not paid upgrades, and are downloadable. Apple refers to these as premium voices. Simply go to the VoiceOver Utility with VO-F8, select the Speech category, then tab to the Default voice pop up button. Select Customize… and you will be able to select any of the available

Re: Take Control of Updating to Lion; update Available

2011-07-20 Thread Gordon Lynne Smith
Hello Rossy On 20 Jul 2011, at 21:28, rossy wrote: • great news ! can we download it ? Yes; it is now up on your bookshelf. • the first book is doing great job when questions are coming up on the italian list . there were so many things that i did not know . if i may , i suggest the book as a

Re: Adding the non-compacted languages

2011-07-20 Thread James AUSTIN
Hello Nic, Thank you, but just to confirm, these are not going to cost anything extra? Also, I assume that they can be easily uninstalled if you no longer wish to use them? Thanks TC :) James On 20 Jul 2011, at 21:34, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hello James, These are not paid upgrades, and

Re: documentation.

2011-07-20 Thread Sarah Alawami
Yep. someone else on twitter is receiving this as well. I hope they fix this soon. On Jul 20, 2011, at 1:28 PM, Dónal Fitzpatrick wrote: HI all, I just tried to go to the getting started guide and am receiving a 404 error. Anyone else? Dónal Dónal Fitzpatrick

quitting apps.

2011-07-20 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
Hi all, One feature of Lion that some of you may not be aware of is the fact that the state of your applications is maintained when you exit. So, for example, if you go to: www.mac-access.net and exit safari with cmd-q, the next time you launch Safari you'll be taken back there. This is

Re: quitting apps.

2011-07-20 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
Funny thing Chris, I nearly nearly got caught with just that about a week ago when buy a birthday present for my wife. I was using the GM seed at the time… Wise words! :-) On 20 Jul 2011, at 21:56, Chris Moore wrote: So bare that in mind when you are looking at something you should not (and

sidebar?

2011-07-20 Thread Kevin Barry
How does one get to the Sidebar? Thanks. Kevin Kevin Barry If all is going well, you've obviously overlooked something. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Xcode 4.1

2011-07-20 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
Anyone played with it yet? I'm waiting to go to work to download it. It's about 3 gig. Dónal Fitzpatrick dfitz...@computing.dcu.ie --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find a monthly formatted

Re: Alex voice question

2011-07-20 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
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Re: Alex voice question

2011-07-20 Thread Dónal Fitzpatrick
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OS X Lion and the state of the new 1Password extension (Updated) | Agile Blog

2011-07-20 Thread Dane Trethowan
For those who use 1 Password you may find this page of interest, the developers of 1 Password have completely redesigned the Safari extension given the release of Lion and Safari 5.1 http://blog.agilebits.com/2011/07/os-x-lion-and-the-state-of-the-new-1password-extension/ --- Mac Access At Mac

Re: Adding the non-compacted languages

2011-07-20 Thread John Gunn
Hello: I would like to also add the voices are roughly 407MB or atleast in the case of Samantha. John On Jul 20, 2011, at 3:45 PM, Nicolai Svendsen wrote: Hello James, yes, these are free. All I know is that I have not had to pay. :) I would assume that you simpley remove their speech

Re: quitting apps.

2011-07-20 Thread John Gunn
Hello Mary: And that is a good reason in my opinion Apple left the option for the user to decide. John On Jul 20, 2011, at 4:02 PM, Mary Otten wrote: I have been wondering about this quit app feature and what happens if you've had to force quit an app because it was misbehaving in some

Re: how can a user connect to a mac via afp if they don't run osx?

2011-07-20 Thread Sarah Alawami
Ah thanks. I'll try this in snl first so I don't feel stupid. On Jul 20, 2011, at 12:28 PM, Travis Siegel wrote: On Jul 20, 2011, at 3:16 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: and will I still be able to do this in lion if they cant reach me in time and of corse there account is password protected.