While I agree with many of the Sentiments expressed in this thread
and, for the record, am a proud iMac owner, if this is true this has
got to be a sad sad day hasn't it?
Which of us didn't start off on a pc with windows using a pro
screenreader such as Jaws or Windoweyes or Hal? Which of us have
They've updated it and folowed my suggestion on getting rid of the image
annoucements in the timeline.
I really like these guys :)
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I also would submit it depends on what type of editing you want to do. Fission,
which is also made by Rogue Ameba (makers of Audio Hijack) will do some basic
editing, such as cutting sections from the file. There are a number of other
features, but this is what I primarily have used the program
Yes, I do like this client. However, I wish it'd show user names, I've changed
the preferences and most still shows the user ID. The only people it works the
way it's supposed to is when they don't have a display name.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 4:09 AM, Yuma Antoine Decaux wrote:
> They've updated it
Do not forget developer, which could cover web site development/design, web
application design, application (computer/local) application development, or
something that addresses network administration. Of course a lot of people
will fit into a number of these categories at the same time.
On Ju
Thanks Ricardo. i did not know that.
Can the TP2 also support the audible books that you get so that I can
put them straight on my device too? If so, how is the best way of doing
this when I have XP (if it works this time) on my Mac along with Voice
over which i mainly use? would I have to down
You'd be crazy to go vista over windows 7.
Windows 7 is far better than vista. Put seven on and then make sure the
User access control is turned off and install jaws 10 first then install
jaws 11.
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On Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:27:10 +0100
Gary Readfern-Gray wrote:
> have one? Which of us was not prevented from accessing the web until
> Jfw invented the concept of the virtual pc cursor? (well actually, I
> think it was PW WebSpeak but that's a different story).
Actually it was Artic technologie
I totally agree with this wish. I also would like the same possibility as in
Nambu, where you with a universal hot key can bring up a new tweet window
wherever you are, that is, you don't need to be in the program to bring up a
new tweet. On the other hand the Yorufukurou shortcut keys are good
I'm not 100% sure but, I think you might have to install the audible player on
your TP2 in order to listen to your audiobooks from audible on it. At least
that is what I had to do on my TP 1. Things might be a little different for a
device running windows mobile 6.5. I don't think I can be of
Hi !I am a college student and have just discovered the Kurzweil 3000 program
for the Mac. I really like its highlighting capabilities and note-taking
features. Would anyone know of a similar (and preferably cheaper) app for the
Mac ? Thanks,Claire
OK thanks for the clarification, my point being that much of this
innovation has been created by savvy developers in the access tech
space whose livelyhood depends on their skill. Let's try and keep as
many of them as possible which ever platform they develop on, then we
get great accessibility an
As much as I have been unhappy with both windows and fs, all of these things
could be addressed in some way. If jaws were to move to a different group of
developers and get them an overhaul which updated scripting to something more
object oriented etc, then those who use windows, by choice, or b
Very good poitns.
Donna
On Jun 7, 2010, at 3:27 AM, Gary Readfern-Gray wrote:
> While I agree with many of the Sentiments expressed in this thread
> and, for the record, am a proud iMac owner, if this is true this has
> got to be a sad sad day hasn't it?
>
> Which of us didn't start off on a pc w
Hi Simon,
Why are you suggesting that she install JAWS 10 first? Just curious.
Thanks,
Donna
On Jun 7, 2010, at 6:00 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote:
> You'd be crazy to go vista over windows 7.
> Windows 7 is far better than vista. Put seven on and then make sure the
> User access control is turned of
Hi,
Thanks for the info. I'm actually planning to give the Ipod touch to my aunt,
so that question is for her benifit. I appreciate it.
Courtney
On 07/06/2010, at 1:35 in the morning, Esther wrote:
> Hi Courtney,
>
> You wrote:
>
>> If I buy my Macbook from The Apple Store, will I still get my
hello; this fission sounds like what I've been looking for. How
accessible is it? will it edit .wav files? because removing some
sections from an audio is all i need for my project. thanks, Max
On Jun 7, 2010, at 3:41 AM, Scott Howell wrote:
I also would submit it depends on what type of e
Sorry, just reposting this in case folks missed it.
Thanks,
Teresa
Teresa Cochran wrote:
> I notice that "Focus 40" is listed in the supported Braille displays. Does
> this specifically include the Focus 40 Blue? I'm seriously considering
> getting one.
>
> Thanks,
> Teresa
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Max it should do what you want and it is pretty accessible. Grab a trial copy
and give it a try. I use it mainly for editing mp3 files, but I believe it does
wav files.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 9:22 AM, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote:
> hello; this fission sounds like what I've been looking for. How accessibl
Hi All;
while I (to be sure) really do find this topic tremendously interesting, it's
wandering very much on the boundaries of serious off-topic land. :)
so please, if you can incorporate some sort of relevant Mac / iPhone / iPod /
iPad / Voiceover / general Apple content then by all means
Good morning all,
I'm wondering if any of you know off-hand how to sort content in the iTunes
library alphabetically? I know that if one clicks on the column header it is
possible to do this, but I can't seem to figure out how to get VoiceOver to see
this information to click on. Any thoughts w
hi when will the stream start?
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I just tried to access it. Either the server is down, or the stream hasn't
started yet. It was supposed to start at 12:30 ET.
Donna
On Jun 7, 2010, at 12:33 PM, william lomas wrote:
> hi when will the stream start?
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thanks; i'll give it a try. glad they have a trial version. it seams
like the trend is towards money back instead of free trials. thanks,
max
On Jun 7, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Scott Howell wrote:
Max it should do what you want and it is pretty accessible. Grab a
trial copy and give it a try. I
It's up now. Click on the listen link to downoad the listening file or to
directly open the file in Itunes or VLC Player. Damn this is awesome...
Listen
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Den Jun 7, 2010 kl. 6:54 PM skrev Donna Go
I'm still trying to figure this out but I've got it down to mail and my ftp
client.
I turn them on and my fan runs hot, or shall I say my fan runs and won't quit.
I have to shut it down and not run mail or my ftp client or listen to it all
day. what could be causing this?
Thanks.
a very worri
hello; how long have you had your mac? sometimes the fan will run
more if the venting on your machine is clogged with dust and dirt.
You might want to try cleaning them with some compressed air. I did
it on mine a while back. well, had my brother do it actually. but
since then mine onl
I've had it since feb. I just noticed the problem this weekend.
S
On Jun 7, 2010, at 10:33 AM, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote:
> hello; how long have you had your mac? sometimes the fan will run more if
> the venting on your machine is clogged with dust and dirt. You might want to
> try cleaning them
Hello but I think that this is just simply processor load, what do I mean by
that one trying to get at here is that your computer based on how many
applications you have running has to turn on the fan basically because the
processors having to crunch a lot of numbers.
When it does this in of cou
I bought my Macbook in December at the Apple Store and, yes, they gave me the
student discount. I would bet they offer the same deal in the store including
the IPod Touch. Just remember, you can't use the IPod Touch they are offering
with this deal, as it does not support speech. It is the $1
The rebate for the printer from the Apple Store is very very easy. I just had
to go to a website and enter very little information (I don't recall the
specifics of that) and the rebate came to me in the mail pretty promptly.
On Jun 6, 2010, at 11:54 PM, Alfredo wrote:
> I had these same quest
hello; then it is still within the first 90 days. I don't think you
should be experiencing those kinds of problems yet. My ftp client,
cute ftp, doesn't cause the fan on my mac book to run like that. I
don't have protect mac any more because my trial expired, but it used
to cause that. t
lol! your speaking program gor your own name wrong. No it strts when I run mail
and only mail and or only when i run my ftp client but not when I run skype,
python, clisk, and nambu. I can quit mail but the fan can sit there and run all
day and it has so I dunno what's going on. this only starte
Oh transmit never used to cause that. the problem I think started when I
mounted an ftp site to disk and tried to coppy a 7 gig folder over. since then
it has not quit and I've rebooted and it will be fine until I start mail and
or transmit and keep running even with them clossed but it will no
Ok, something i used to do before we cleaned mine, shut down the unit.
let the ram and processor clear out. then restart it and see if the
mail program causes the fan to run again. One of the good things and
bad things about a mac is you don't have to shut them down as often.
I have gone
Use VO-arrow keys and move to the column you want to sort. Then press
vo-shift-backslash.
On 6/7/10, Hai Nguyen wrote:
> Good morning all,
> I'm wondering if any of you know off-hand how to sort content in the iTunes
> library alphabetically? I know that if one clicks on the column header it is
I already tried that but i'll try again.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:09 AM, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote:
> Ok, something i used to do before we cleaned mine, shut down the unit. let
> the ram and processor clear out. then restart it and see if the mail program
> causes the fan to run again. One of the goo
Check your Activity Monitor. I'm having the same consistent running issue
with a process called Quick Look Helper, which runs at over 100% of the
processor's capacity. I close out this process, and it cools the system down
within a minute or two.
On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Sarah Alawami wro
Sheesh! Wo! I did tha tlast night but forgot to look at percentge. I was
looking at megs used not percentage. Oops?
On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:54 AM, Rob Lambert wrote:
> Check your Activity Monitor. I'm having the same consistent running issue
> with a process called Quick Look Helper, which runs at
Yeah, look at the percentage. Quick Look Helper takes a lot of juice, which
is why I always try to stop it, or hte fan will never shut off.
On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote:
> Sheesh! Wo! I did tha tlast night but forgot to look at percentge. I was
> looking at megs used not
What do you need to bring or show them at the apple store to get the student
discount? Thanks. :)
On Jun 7, 2010, at 10:56 AM, Kimberly thurman wrote:
> I bought my Macbook in December at the Apple Store and, yes, they gave me the
> student discount. I would bet they offer the same deal in th
Thanks. I'll take a look.
S
On Jun 7, 2010, at 12:04 PM, Rob Lambert wrote:
> Yeah, look at the percentage. Quick Look Helper takes a lot of juice, which
> is why I always try to stop it, or hte fan will never shut off.
>
> On Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 12:02 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote:
> Sheesh! Wo! I
Good afternoon Christina,
In order to obtain the Apple Education discount, you will need to be able to
present a school identification. They may also ask you for the zipcode of the
college or university.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 2:12 PM, Christina wrote:
> What do you need to bring or show them at t
Thats brilliant! Thanks much.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 1:45 PM, Shen wrote:
> Use VO-arrow keys and move to the column you want to sort. Then press
> vo-shift-backslash.
>
>
>
> On 6/7/10, Hai Nguyen wrote:
>> Good morning all,
>> I'm wondering if any of you know off-hand how to sort content in the
Can anyone point me in the direction of the WWDC keynote? I'm assuming there
will be an archive of the event, but I'm having trouble finding one.
Thanks!
Olivia
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Hi Olivia,
There is a podcast series of the Apple Keynotes at the WWDC and
Macworld at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-keynotes/id275834665
but usually the major keynotes don't appear until sometime later in
the day. Then, there's usually an Apple web page put up with multiple
f
Thanks! I've subscribed to that podcast, but I guess the event hasn't been put
up there yet.
Olivia
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs
On Jun 7, 2010, at 2:50 PM, Esther wrote:
> Hi Olivia,
>
> There is a podcast series of the Apple Keynotes at the WWDC and Ma
Hi list; thanks to the member that suggested fission. I just tried
it, and i was able to make it do what i wanted with very little
trouble. I deleted unnecesary audio at the beginning and end of a wav
file and saved it to my hard drive. it handles a lot of different
file types, and it ha
On 07/06/2010, at 8:22 PM, Krister Ekstrom wrote:
> I totally agree with this wish. I also would like the same possibility as in
> Nambu, where you with a universal hot key can bring up a new tweet window
> wherever you are, that is, you don't need to be in the program to bring up a
> new twee
Hello Esther,
I tried Olearia, but found it to lack accessibility. I downloaded
version 1.1, and I wasn't able to navigate a DAISy book as well as the
keyboard shortcut keys indicate.
And some of the navigation features such as go to page doesn't exist.
I will take a look at the other software you
Olivia:
You can at least get a summation video on youtube.
Carolyn
On Jun 7, 2010, at 3:25 PM, Olivia Norman wrote:
> Can anyone point me in the direction of the WWDC keynote? I'm assuming there
> will be an archive of the event, but I'm having trouble finding one.
> Thanks!
> Olivia
> "Innovat
Hi Olivia,
this may seem like a simple suggestion, but I just worked for me.
We have a setup here at shellworld that lets me search google news directly
and in text.
I went there and entered the following.
wwdc keynote?
It brought up a number of stories on the keynote, including one at the
S
Ah, Thanks! I'll try that.
Olivia
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs
On Jun 7, 2010, at 5:32 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote:
> Hi Olivia,
> this may seem like a simple suggestion, but I just worked for me.
> We have a setup here at shellworld that lets me search googl
ai hopw i got it right vutit was quckview helper cauaig the trouble.
I' glad i got it fixed.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 10:37 AM, Maurice Mines wrote:
Hello but I think that this is just simply processor load, what do I
mean by that one trying to get at here is that your computer based
on how m
Hellodoes iphone mail also use the rules you create with apple mail?
Just curious.
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No, it doesn't. And Mobile Me doesn't store your rules and process them
server-side. If you don't have a Mac, somewhere, running, with Mail open, then
none of your rules are applied, , and when you view your inbox on the iPhone,
all of your mail will be left there, instead of being placed in to
Hi,
I was wondering about the broadcasting program, Nicecast. Is it fully
accessible, and how much does it cost. I'm planning to use it to prerecord a
radio show, should it suit my needs?
Courtney
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Hi all,
Since I've updated to the new safari, I am noticing a very strange bug in
ichat. Branodn Misch has emailed Accessibility on this issue.
Whenever I get an IM on ichat, I have to interact with the message twice.
Any thoughts? Will this be fixed soon?
Thanks,
Chantel.
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Oh I'm not using mobal me but tha'ts something to keep in mind.
Thanks.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 6:19 PM, Bryan Smart wrote:
> No, it doesn't. And Mobile Me doesn't store your rules and process them
> server-side. If you don't have a Mac, somewhere, running, with Mail open,
> then none of your rules
Hi,
I notice that they have made the media player in safari 5 completely
accessible. I listen to the Mac roundtable podcast and noticed all the buttons
were labeled, and we had access to the scrub wheel.
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Hi Everyone,
I updated to Safari 5, but since the update, voiceover seems to keep
relaunching when I try and find out about Safari reader from the Apple support
site. It keeps playing the OS 10 greeting.
So I have a few questions:
1. Is anyone else experiencing this issue? If so, does anyone kno
Interesting. My safari five appears to be acting up a bit. Hopefully, someone
can advize me on how to fix this issue with the OS 10 greeting constantly
coming up when I interact with HTML content on the Apple support site.
Olivia
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve J
Ever since I upgrade to Safari 5 I get the Safari busy a lot now. It's rather
annoying.
May
On 2010-06-07, at 9:50 PM, Olivia Norman wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
> I updated to Safari 5, but since the update, voiceover seems to keep
> relaunching when I try and find out about Safari reader from the Ap
Go to the help menu of Safari click on help and you will find a
section on the reader.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 9:50 PM, Olivia Norman wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I updated to Safari 5, but since the update, voiceover seems to keep
relaunching when I try and find out about Safari reader from the
Apple
Thanks. Perhaps that will work. I have no idea why safari five is causing VO
to go crazy on my macbook. It just constantly relaunches the greeting instead
of interacting with the HTML content.
Any thoughts on how I can get this behavior to stop?
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a
I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues!
Olivia
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs
On Jun 7, 2010, at 9:53 PM, May McDonald wrote:
> Ever since I upgrade to Safari 5 I get the Safari busy a lot now. It's rather
> annoying.
>
> May
> On 2010-06-07, at
Hi all,
To experience the following bug, visit a site like www.engadget.com.
Go to one of the story headings and VO right to read it. You will notice that
part of the story reads, but it cuts off and the next thing you see are links
that come at the end. When you VO left arrow, you realize that
Smile, nope you're definitely not the only one.
May
On 2010-06-07, at 10:10 PM, Olivia Norman wrote:
> I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing issues!
> Olivia
> "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs
>
> On Jun 7, 2010, at 9:53 PM, May McDonald wrote:
>
>> Eve
A friend was able to walk me through it. I've figured out the reader, and that
if you hide the tool bar, that should help with the busy behavior.
Olivia
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs
On Jun 7, 2010, at 10:27 PM, May McDonald wrote:
> Smile, nope you're de
Interesting, I just experienced this on the San Francisco Chronicle site.
Olivia
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" Steve Jobs
On Jun 7, 2010, at 10:26 PM, John J Herzog wrote:
> Hi all,
> To experience the following bug, visit a site like www.engadget.com.
> Go to one o
For what it's worth, I'm experiencing the same issues. I repaired permissions
first thing and restarted.
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:05 PM, Olivia Norman wrote:
> Thanks. Perhaps that will work. I have no idea why safari five is causing VO
> to go crazy on my macbook. It just
I have been using Web Kit for a while now and this was accessible when I began
using it. Web Kit really is way ahead of Safari.
On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:50 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I notice that they have made the media player in safari 5 completely
> accessible. I listen to the Mac r
I have also repaired permissions and am about to restart my machine. Let's see
if this solves the problem.
Olivia
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On Jun 7, 2010, at 11:05 PM, Blindinnovator. wrote:
> For what it's worth, I'm experiencing the same issues. I
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