Re: Nook accessibility is coming for the mac

2012-11-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Mary, Given your informative and direct connection, do you mind asking? Some if not many would appreciate a stand alone reader I am sure. Thanks for sharing, Karen On Thu, 29 Nov 2012, Mary Otten wrote: I just had a nice exchange with the lead for the Barnes and Noble accessibility

Re: removing copyright protection from DVD

2012-12-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
Half a moment. Mod alert before this thread goes any further. You actually expect people to guide you towards stealing property here? Just as bad as the other thread recently telling someone how to seal movies from the vault of stolen material the mice gives away. I trust a mod will prevent

Re: removing copyright protection from DVD

2012-12-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
medium on which that intellectual property happens to reside. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! On Dec 29, 2012, at 7:04 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Half a moment. Mod alert before this thread goes any further. You

Re: legality of copying a dvd (was removing copyright protection from DVD)

2012-12-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
of intellectual property by any on this list WILL, NOT Be, tolerated. Nor even the discussion of it. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still a very proud and happy Mac and Iphone user! On Dec 29, 2012, at 7:49 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi Ray, I am not sure where

re: for advanced users only

2013-01-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi yuma, I love that tag at the end of your message BTW...bubble bath indeed. I simply wanted to point out that you are in the majority not being a braille user. Even a basic google of braille brings up figures indicating less than 15% even less than 10% in some cases of those experiencing

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
ahem, they do have the legal right to run this service with this content? Karen On Sun, 20 Jan 2013, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: Are their any UK channels? Do you think we could have an IOS App so that we can watch this service anywhere we go and we're not tied to the computer? I like this

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
to enjoy television as they choose. Karen On Sun, 20 Jan 2013, Devin Prater wrote: Hmm. Does it really matter? No one else seems to provide this, do they? On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:03 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: ahem, they do have the legal right to run this service

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
the stolen crumbs from that table. On Sun, 20 Jan 2013, Devin Prater wrote: Thanks for that. If I can figure out how the menus on my TV work, I will certainly use what the FCC has provided. On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:32 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: you bet it really matters

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
there with the family and all will be able to enjoy the same content. But, as twith the sited people, there will always be those freedom seekers who want to do everything with all the content they can, no matter how little the content. On Jan 20, 2013, at 7:52 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
about accessibility - they never seem to know what I'm talking about. I do agree that blind people cannot have it both ways, but exactly what are we supposed to do in the years it takes standard programming to become accessible? On Jan 20, 2013, at 8:52 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net

some big bang for alex, was Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
, but exactly what are we supposed to do in the years it takes standard programming to become accessible? On Jan 20, 2013, at 8:52 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: depending on where you are, the source of your programming, your cable provider or satellites provider is required

Re: some big bang for alex, was Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
, at 11:35 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Okay, last one tonight. a tiny bit of data and I do mean tiny. The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 reinstates the FCC's involvement in providing rules for video description. Under the rules, affiliates

Re: some big bang for alex, was Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
On Jan 20, 2013, at 10:47 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: consider asking for a supervisor Alex, it is a Holiday down there tomorrow smiles. Still it is support that the claim regarding described content being virtually nonexistent made by the blinditv people is very wrong. I

Re: some big bang for alex, was Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
wrote: Karen, Why are you so invested in insulting the rest of the world? I think that you've made your point quite clearly. The fact that some of us may not agree with you does not mean that we are all self-pitying, unscrupulous, thieves. Donna On Jan 21, 2013, at 8:22 AM, Karen Lewellen

Re: some big bang for alex, was Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
to believe that being comfortable streaming online content makes me a moral degenerate. Donna On Jan 21, 2013, at 8:49 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Donna, Why are you so invested in reducing every persons experience of sight loss to your own? I think you discover every day

Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it

2013-01-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
that same right it is ok not to follow the FCC regulations? - Original Message - From: Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 7:52 PM Subject: Re: Blindy.tv - Please spread the word about it depending on where you

music notation prospect.

2013-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
No idea if anyone has tested this yet. Still lilypond, www.lilypond.org is available for mac os x now. the program uses the keyboard entirely to create professional quality sheet music. Worth considering for those seeking this. Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: Polite Request for All List Members

2013-02-01 Thread Karen Lewellen
While I respect your frustration, will not that make following the context of a discussion more of a challenge? say if someone has asked a question, and the respond is simply no, that will not work? How will someone, say researching the issue later, gather the information they seek, without

Re: Making my macbook go to sleep

2013-02-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
hmmm, do macbooks dream of electric sheep? sorry! could not resist. Still if there are no Philip K fans here, ahem. Kare On Mon, 4 Feb 2013, Jed Barton wrote: Hey guys, Forgive me for so many questions. How do I make it so wheni close the lid on my macbook, it doesn't go to sleep? This is

Re: Zoom text for Mac

2013-02-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
Considering that Apple continues to score record breaking profits with its product line, cost cutting is not likely a major issue just now. still have people broached the screen maganification factor with apple accessibility directly? I honestly figured that it already existed in some form.

Re: OT: Samsung Suing Apple Over Voice Over!

2013-02-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
According to the article, echoed in the mac accessibility mailing, Samsung has lost this battle in the German court in question. However the pr damage should haunt them seriously. Does not google use their phones for their accessibility items? If the company wants to fight access, it should

accessible tv listings.

2013-03-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, I recall some posts on accessible TV listings in general, so when this came across my desk I thought I would share. The American Foundation of the Blind now has a very user friendly tool at. www.afb.org/tv The search lets you find video description in your area based on zip code

mp3 to text?

2013-03-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, I think? this has been touched on before, perhaps in a previous os edition. still is there a tool that will convert the audio form an mp3 into a text file for reading? Thanks, Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group.

Re: mp3 to text?

2013-03-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
, at 23:01, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, I think? this has been touched on before, perhaps in a previous os edition. still is there a tool that will convert the audio form an mp3 into a text file for reading? Thanks, Karen -- You received this message because you

Re: mp3 to text?

2013-03-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-03-22, at 12:01 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, I think? this has been touched on before, perhaps in a previous os edition. still is there a tool that will convert the audio

Re: mp3 to text?

2013-03-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
program at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/blog Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-03-22, at 12:01 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, I think? this has been touched on before, perhaps in a previous os edition. still

Re: BestBuy Geek Squad.

2013-03-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi there, You would be far better taking advantage of the support technical and otherwise in person by apple if there is a store near you. As often as you desire, or $99 you can work one on one with someone. A wonderful option since it both supports the commitment Apple makes, and keeps those

Re: Downloading from tantor.com

2013-04-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, simply offered in case you have not tried this option. Have you tried the latest edition of lynx for mac? I am guessing yes, I believe it is November 2012 if not early 2013. Anyway I just visited the site with our edition at shellworld and successfully started the process...which has no

Re: Downloading from tantor.com

2013-04-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2013-04-18, at 10:22 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi, simply offered in case you have not tried this option. Have you tried the latest edition of lynx for mac? I am guessing yes, I believe

Re: Downloading from tantor.com

2013-04-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
is lynx from this site the same as the one I get using MacPorts? CB On 4/18/13 10:51 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi, consider checking here for the latest. lynx.browsers.org This is the direct and most current sources for lynx browsers...I hope I typed that correctly. Additionally, I will share

Re: [Lynx-dev] most current lynx for the mac?

2013-04-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
from the lynx development list, complete with location. -- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:47:07 +0100 From: David Dorward da...@dorward.me.uk Cc: lynx-...@nongnu.org lynx-...@nongnu.org Subject: Re: [Lynx-dev] most current lynx for the mac? The default, current

Re: App Accessibility: Please Read!

2013-04-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, Interesting discussion. This is just a suggestion. Why does access have to be included in the same ratings system at all? Two ideas come to mind here, again just as a question. First why not create an a-class or an I class designation. a for accessible or i for inclusion. Make it a

Re: App Accessibility: Please Read!

2013-04-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
I agree that this was a dreadful experience. all the more reason to put an accessible criteria, and make it worth their while positively to have their apps on the list. better to make it clear before any money changes hands that the app makes the grade. Equally if someone sought a refund

Re: App Accessibility: Please Read!

2013-04-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
going to find this list by sharing information with a broader audience? On Mon, 22 Apr 2013, Cheree Heppe wrote: Separate is never equal. Sent from my IPhone 4S On 21/04/2013, at 13:16, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, Interesting discussion. This is just a suggestion

a slight question about buying a mac?

2013-04-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, Granted I could ask this on the pro tools list too. Still I really enjoyed the wisdom Anita got when she was putting hers together, and I have some of the same goals. Let me ask the more pro-tools like question first however. My desire will be a laptop. I want to put things together

Re: a slight question about buying a mac?

2013-04-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Apr 25, 2013, at 7:14 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, Granted I could ask this on the pro tools list too. Still I really enjoyed the wisdom Anita got when she was putting hers together, and I

Re: a slight question about buying a mac?

2013-04-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
/articles/en_US/Download/Digi-002-003-Drivers CB On 4/25/13 7:14 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, Granted I could ask this on the pro tools list too. Still I really enjoyed the wisdom Anita got when she was putting hers together, and I have some of the same goals. Let me ask the more pro-tools

Re: using keyboard

2013-05-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Forgive what may be a silly question...but I was thinking of this before I saw the post. Is there no way to connect a regular apple keyboard to any ios device? You know the way one can connect one to a laptop? Karen On Thu, 16 May 2013, Phil Halton wrote: Here is a list of bluetooth

Re: Google Accessibility

2013-05-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually, given how much access is an individual thing, why is 100% the measure for anyone? What you think is accessible not not apply to another person even if they have the same label. People choose the device that works for them. Some want a touch screen, some want keys like those

Re: using keyboard

2013-05-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
getting a bluetooth keyboard. CB On 5/16/13 6:21 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Forgive what may be a silly question...but I was thinking of this before I saw the post. Is there no way to connect a regular apple keyboard to any ios device? You know the way one can connect one to a laptop? Karen

Re: using keyboard

2013-05-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
adapter: http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57401068-285/secrets-of-the-ipad-camera-connection-kit/ The article mentions the USB port also works for mics, MIDI gear and other stuff. CB On 5/18/13 4:04 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I already have a usb keyboard in my house attached to my other

FW: URGENT: Bookshare Needs Your Help, yes this iso n topic.

2013-05-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, Although signing petitions like this is a violation of journalistic ethics for me, I sometimes share them so others can make a decision. Such is the case here. What makes this topical for this list is actually in the wired magazine article referenced below. It indicates that Apple

Re: iOS VoiceOver Manual - Where did it go?

2013-05-31 Thread Karen Lewellen
Esther, Am I correct in understanding that the next to the last link can give you the guides outside of the phone itself? Would be helpful to read them on another device while working with the phone itself if that makes sense. Thanks, Karen On Fri, 31 May 2013, Esther wrote: Hi Mike, The

A Virtual structure review?

2013-06-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, The stuff that lands on my desk sometimes! Anyway, I know some here run their mac in a virtual environment with another operating system, Linux perhaps even windows. I imagine for this to work, you still use all mac hardware do you not? Say you have a macbook, but you are running the

Re: A Virtual structure review?

2013-06-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
, at 11:19 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, The stuff that lands on my desk sometimes! Anyway, I know some here run their mac in a virtual environment with another operating system, Linux perhaps even windows. I imagine for this to work, you still use all mac hardware

Re: A Virtual structure review?

2013-06-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
hard drive dedicated to Windows, which, if you over-estimate your disk space needs, can lead to wasted space you could be using on the Mac side of things. On Jun 3, 2013, at 8:37 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Alex, Your late night expressions are sensational. That made perfect

Re: OT: Mobile Carrier for the Visually Impaired? Um, What's the Point?

2013-06-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
I have not even read the thread. separate never never passes for equal. The very suggestion that such a thing is needful is so disturbing on so many levels I cannot begin to count them all. I echo the statement in principle below if not in language...I do not do us verses them stuff smiles.

APA writing app?

2013-06-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, One for the students. Even if you are not sure if the application is accessible that is. Has anyone here come across an application that helps you insure a paper uses correct aPA , American Psychological Association, writing style? Something that checks your use of citations and

If I really must get an iphone...

2013-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, I do not want one truth be told. My goal is a phone with buttons, and while some remain available from my provider, I may not end up with much choice lol. I understand from many using the iphone for dialing that it is slow and a pain. my questions are two, and very strict ones. do

Re: If I really must get an iphone...

2013-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
, Cheree Heppe che...@dogsc4me.com wrote: Cheree Heppe here: Talks or mobile speak recommend button phones which they support. Regards Cheree Heppe Sent from my IPhone 4S On 26/06/2013, at 9:55, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, I do not want one truth be told. My goal

Re: If I really must get an iphone...

2013-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
. On Jun 26, 2013, at 1:30 PM, Cheree Heppe che...@dogsc4me.com wrote: Cheree Heppe here: Talks or mobile speak recommend button phones which they support. Regards Cheree Heppe Sent from my IPhone 4S On 26/06/2013, at 9:55, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, I do not want

Re: test! Did it make it to the list?

2013-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
No *this* is not here...but your post came through just fine. Kare On Fri, 28 Jun 2013, CHUCK REICHEL wrote: Hi list, someone let me know if this made it to the list please? CHUCK REICHEL soundpicturerecord...@gmail.com www.SoundPictureRecording.com 954-742-0019 GUFFAWING :) In GOD I Trust

Re: Software that will convert speech to text?

2013-07-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
Perhaps I am not understanding the goal here. still there are many windows programs that will take, say the audio from an .wav file and convert that information into text. In fact the process is very common for telesummits. I am guessing though that your desire is something else entirely?

Re: Software that will convert speech to text?

2013-07-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
wants, as well. I have experimented with Dragon and Via Voice, when that last was being produced, and have had very poor results without training and only acceptable results with training. Aman On 7/17/13, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Perhaps I am not understanding the goal here

how are these programs with voiceover these days?

2013-07-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, Asking for professor friend stateside. These are both audio editing programs. Adobe audition, which was a while back, or Hindenburg journalist, which was as well. Thanks much, Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To

Re: Apple one-on-one training

2013-07-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
run, do not walk to the apple store. it will be strongly beneficial for you, and beneficial for the store as well. If it were me, this would be a no brainer. Karen On Thu, 25 Jul 2013, Alex Hall wrote: Personally, I wouldn't do it. Between Google, this and other lists, and the knowledge you

Re: Apple one-on-one training

2013-07-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Well said Chris. the key phrase here is based on individual circumstances. Each person should as they can, determine if the training is a fit the environment suitable etc. You point out many of the factors that will insure my own training is in store when the time comes. cheers to our new

Re: Good passwords

2013-07-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am sharing a method someone told me. their suggestion was to create the password using a combination of letters and numbers but that forms a sentence you will remember, for example take the sentence when I was ten we lived on kitchen street. it can become WIw1023eloks. In that case the third

Amazon and Sony Are Requesting That The Accessibility Requirements Be Waved for E-Book Readers

2013-08-06 Thread Karen Lewellen
and when you *ahem!* read why it will rock your stockings..or socks as the case may be. -- Forwarded message -- http://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=9286 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To

Re: VoiceOver online manual

2013-08-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, a while back, perhaps? for regular lion, I created a text edition of this manual sending it to anyone who wrote me privately. Let me do the same for this one. as nice as on line can be, there are advantages to simply using a manual outside of the device as you learn. any takers,

Re: VoiceOver online manual

2013-08-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
version. I'll leave it on Dropbox for awhile. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/94145902/getting_started_with_ML.txt HTH, Scott On 8/15/13, Brian Miller brianrmille...@gmail.com wrote: I'd love a copy! Thanks so much... brianrmille...@gmail.com. Thanks, Brian On 8/15/13, Karen Lewellen klewel

corection, was VoiceOver online manual

2013-08-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
it on Dropbox for awhile. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/94145902/getting_started_with_ML.txt HTH, Scott On 8/15/13, Brian Miller brianrmille...@gmail.com wrote: I'd love a copy! Thanks so much... brianrmille...@gmail.com. Thanks, Brian On 8/15/13, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net

Re: corection, was VoiceOver online manual

2013-08-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
, but I had this version of the file already in the folder, so provided the public link. I had put it there in November and forgotten about it until you mentioned the txt file. Take care, Scott On 8/15/13, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Thanks for providing this. Granted I am using

Re: Google mail

2013-09-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
There are other ways including their accessibility list. I cannot speak to your goals, but there is a link that will insure your reaching the low graphics html avenue directly. No idea what you are using of course, but if that might be worth a try let me know and I will share it. Karen On

Re: Facebook and new privacy policy

2013-09-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually, not quite. this viewable is or was only available for us. members, but this may have changed already. still like Facebooks automatically creating a shadow profile for you, taking the names phone numbers and other contact information stored on your computer, this cannot be changed in

Re: Facebook and new privacy policy

2013-09-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Folks, First the articles explaining that facebook creates shadow profiles, even of those who are not on facebook using your data. http://www.zdnet.com/anger-mounts-after-facebooks-shadow-profiles-leak-in-bu http:g-717167/ http://www.dailydot.com/news/facebook-shadow-profiles-privacy-faq/

how to join the list quickly?

2013-09-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
Yes I am already on it lol. However on another list there are about 8 people who now wish to join. I have been here prior to the google group change so is it. macvisionaries+subscr...@googlegroups.com to join? Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: how to join the list quickly?

2013-09-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
they are, to approve people. No one can join until that happens, so people can be stuck waiting for quite a while. On Sep 29, 2013, at 11:55 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Yes I am already on it lol. However on another list there are about 8 people who now wish to join. I have been here prior

apple, flash, and vo, was etc.

2013-10-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Folks, I am actually surprised so few here understand why Flash does not work on ios devices, or feel there is any reason for it to work at all. In 2010, Steve Jobs wrote a now famous memo explaining why Flash would no longer be supported on Ios devices..for anyone. He preferred html5 and

Re: The Great Youtube Muting by Default Incident (fwd)

2013-10-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Sharing given the discussion here regarding this situation. Karen -- Forwarded message -- Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:44:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Brad Ellis bel...@google.com To: accessi...@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: The Great Youtube Muting by Default Incident Hi - I am a

voice over voices question?

2013-11-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
Just curious, Are there any dec-talk voices for voiceover use? Thanks, Karen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: Surveys to Increase Accessibility at Cultural Institutions

2013-11-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am equally interested, with some professional concerns already. Karen On Tue, 19 Nov 2013, Ibraheem Fakir wrote: Dear List, I am working on a project geared towards producing access technology for cultural institutions. A major part of this project is to gather information from users of

Re: What do all of you guys think of this?

2013-11-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Tim, all. I subscribe to a weekly newsletter from about.com specifically focused on the mac and ios. what I read is that absolutely everyone has concerns serious security concerns about this use of icloud. Particularly noted in maverick is the Keychain, which fortunately has to be

which macbook is this?

2013-11-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, discussing a refurbished macbook with the apple store. it is the 13 inch one and still has my mandatory for me superdrive, duo core. since macbooks are identifiable by nifty names, colors whatever, I am wondering which one belongs to this unit? If no one knows I can just ask the

Re: which macbook is this?

2013-11-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Facebook and iMessage christopher...@gmail.com On 21/11/2013 16:56, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, discussing a refurbished macbook with the apple store. it is the 13 inch one and still has my mandatory for me superdrive, duo core. since macbooks are identifiable by nifty names, colors whatever

actually, was which mackbook is this?

2013-11-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
I understand this is a aluminum case macbook pro. Any experiences folks have known with this unit? I seem to remember something, but not on this list. Kare -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and

Re: actually, was which mackbook is this?

2013-11-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
do decide to do it yourself though, it does not void the warranty.) Cameron. On 11/23/13, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: I understand this is a aluminum case macbook pro. Any experiences folks have known with this unit? I seem to remember something, but not on this list. Kare

Re: a word in defense of the Apple accessibility team

2013-12-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
oh but of course. After all compare the number of apple screen readers there have been what two? three at most? outspoken which did the job fantastically with apple's input, , still can with the right equipment, then voiceover. because apple understood the importance of including speech for

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
question? granted I am not now nor have I ever been a windows user. still if I follow this, you can use windoweyes, for one piece of software? just what happens if after you download the single ticket for office, and try to use the program for something else? Allowing it to work with only

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
did not someone at gW Micro go on record publicly once staying that giving a screen reader away is bad for its users? Not an exact quote I realize, but is not this correct? Kare On Tue, 14 Jan 2014, Brian Fischler wrote: While this was nice to hear, I to practically fell out of my chair

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
it's still in the list archives from some time in 2010 I think, but I can't get a search of the archives to work either. Best, Erik Burggraaf Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2014-01-14, at 6:52 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net

Re: Looks like Windows is also heading toward full screen reader built in

2014-01-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
indeed? if this is a fully functional edition with all other programs, does not that mean the speech choices you would get with window eyes in general? Why are they only offering one synthesizer I wonder? Kare On Fri, 17 Jan 2014, Alex Hall wrote: I haven't followed this thread very

a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, I read often that it is difficult if not impossible to dial in a traditional way using an iphone. here is a simple example. Let's say you are traveling, you must dial a location, then a user number, then an a password. you then must make a series of choices from a menu. these

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
computers are still talking and won't shut up. I have found it sometimes to be a little easier to use the earphones, but that's not essential. Like I said, this used to be a problem, and I think that's why you were told it couldn't be easily done. Regards, Gigi On Jan 23, 2014, at 10:12 AM, Karen

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
Pro 2.3 Quad-core i7 4GB DDR3 500GB HDD Dual Boot: Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64-bit On Jan 23, 2014, at 10:12 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, I read often that it is difficult if not impossible to dial in a traditional way using an iphone. here is a simple example

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
, The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! On Jan 23, 2014, at 10:26 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi, oh and I forgot an element, using no earphones whatsoever? my phone is a phone, I hold it to my ear, I want the speech in my ear etc. Thanks for your

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
number. Daniel Hawkins - Posted from my Macbook Pro 2012 15in. Macbook Pro 2.3 Quad-core i7 4GB DDR3 500GB HDD Dual Boot: Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64-bit On Jan 23, 2014, at 10:12 AM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi folks, I read often that it is difficult if not impossible

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
at all, or answering/hanging up calls from the headphones alone. On Jan 23, 2014, at 12:22 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: makes perfect sense. for me though, there are just too many times places, extensions and so forth for this to be reasonable. I run both a production

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
. . . Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels good. Robert Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- gone.to.da...@gmail.com On 1/23/2014 8:26 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi, oh and I forgot an element, using no earphones whatsoever? my phone is a phone, I hold it to my ear, I want the speech in my ear etc

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
as a Professor at Cornell Robert Dreamer Doll ke7nwn E-mail- gone.to.da...@gmail.com On 1/23/2014 9:59 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: I have no idea as I do not own the phone. which models does this option exist on? I can check, even if just for kicks. smiling at your tag line. Kare On Thu, 23 Jan 2014

Re: a simple, but important iphone question?

2014-01-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone On 24 Jan 2014, at 6:54, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: granted you can control many phones from a text message standpoint voice if needful. I am not a texter in general sending, but some do choose to send

Re: A very frustrating discovery regarding playing movies downloaded from iTunes

2014-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, Perhaps, but prior to streaming content, those copies were physical items with the possibility of easy copying and duplication a great deal more difficult. certainly not in digital quality. If your goal is one that would fall under the license agreement, then this should be no issue for

how about in reverse? was Text to Audio File Conversion, with Multiple Voices?

2014-02-01 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, I am simply pointing this out since others have asked about the reverse, audio to text. Granted I did not dig too deeply, but there is a reference here on this site that might make reaching out to them worth the effort. My sources tend to actually have the audio transcribed, or use

Re: Oh No I HATE Gmail

2014-02-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, Are you actually on googles accessibility list? I am sure those on the list would appreciate knowing about the problem. Karen On Fri, 14 Feb 2014, eric oyen wrote: in Basic html, it isn't there. I can't even get there in standard mode (too many secondary navigation areas and then being

Re: Oh No I HATE Gmail

2014-02-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
No idea if this will help but sharing anyway. you can go directly to the basic html page, at least you can when bookmarked using a lower graphics browser. try this link. mail.google.com/mail/?ui=html works for me, but I am not using a mac so. Kare On Fri, 14 Feb 2014, Cheryl Homiak wrote:

Re: Oh No I HATE Gmail

2014-02-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
let me get it for you and others. Kare On Fri, 14 Feb 2014, eric oyen wrote: no, I am not. Some of their website pages are really difficult to navigate on a mac. Do you have the subscribe address? -eric On Feb 14, 2014, at 5:51 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi, Are you actually on googles

joining the accessible list at google.

2014-02-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Folks, simply sharing the details direct from the source. Karen -- Forwarded message -- Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 13:17:21 -0700 To: accessi...@googlegroups.com They should be able to visit the group on the web ( http://groups.google.com/group/accessible), and look for the Join

hoping for a quick answer.

2014-02-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, I have an ibook with snow leopard, on which I am learning voiceover from time to time. I am told that iweb, which came installed is not very vo friendly. So, which browser is most vo friendly under snow leopard, and where might I easily find this? I understand that both John and Tim keep

Re: hoping for a quick answer.

2014-02-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Feb 16, 2014, at 12:19 PM, Karen Lewellen klewel...@shellworld.net wrote: Hi, I have an ibook with snow leopard, on which I am learning voiceover from time to time. I am told that iweb, which came installed is not very vo

Re: switching back to windows.

2014-02-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
Tim, I feel that is exactly the most important point. Computer choices are totally and completely individual, as they should be. Any suggestion that one method or means works for anyone but yourself suggests that there is no individual human differences which is simply untrue. The sooner

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