[Blind-Computing] New Free Computer Word Game from De Steno

2013-04-01 Thread Rich De Steno
is the link for Dodge City Desperados http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/dcd20w.zip Here is the link for Atlantic City Blackjack: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/acbj31w.zip -- -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to disable mouce on netbook?

2013-02-28 Thread Rich De Steno
It varies from brand and model to brand and model. Rich De Steno On 2/28/2013 2:24 AM, shweta.mishra...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all! I want to disable mouce on my netbook. Please tell the command for doing it. Please note, it doesnt have numpad. Also please send me some useful keyboard commands

Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying A Personal NLS Player

2013-02-27 Thread Rich De Steno
The Booksense from Hims seems to meet your requirements. Rich De Steno On 2/27/2013 6:55 AM, Mark Torgerson wrote: Hi Some years ago back when NLS books were on tape, I bought a recorder that played and recorded in NLS format. Now, that they have moved to the digital age, I am

Re: [Blind-Computing] jaws not working properly

2013-01-11 Thread Rich De Steno
Did you unload and then reload Jaws? Did you reboot your computer? If you did these things and it did not solve the problem, you may need to reinstall Jaws. Rich De Steno On 1/11/2013 3:19 PM, Tom Clary wrote: my jaws on my work pc decided to be tempremental today, and even after saying

Re: [Blind-Computing] Original Order!! Please?

2012-12-23 Thread Rich De Steno
Whatever player you are using is probably on shuffle or random, so you probably need to uncheck a checkbox in one of the menus. Rich De Steno On 12/23/2012 7:10 AM, Cliff Smales wrote: I was playing some newly-acquired CDs on my computer, last night. The songs were played in more of a random

Re: [Blind-Computing] making a mp3 cd

2012-12-22 Thread Rich De Steno
I never used music formatted disks to play MP3's on a regular stereo. I always used standard computer blank CD's, nothing more. I just burn them on as data files and stick the CD in the machine, and it plays, very simple. Rich De Steno On 12/22/2012 4:39 PM, Bob W wrote: You said you

Re: [Blind-Computing] games

2012-06-29 Thread Rich De Steno
/mars31w.zip Here is the link for Run for President: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/rfp41w.zip Here is the link for Dodge City Desperados http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/dcd20w.zip Rich De Steno On 6/29/2012 8:34 AM, john melia wrote: On this list there was a run for presedent game and a mars

Re: [Blind-Computing] dodge city desperados instructions

2012-05-26 Thread Rich De Steno
. They inform you that two-word commands get things done. That's about all I can say for now. Good luck cleaning up Dodge City! Rich De Steno On 5/26/2012 1:36 AM, Mark wrote: Hi I was wondering if there are some more in depth instructions on how to play this game? I can walk around

Re: [Blind-Computing] dodge city desperados instructions

2012-05-26 Thread Rich De Steno
Hint: You have the ability to extricate yourself. Rich De Steno On 5/26/2012 8:15 AM, Janet Session wrote: Hi, found: gun, rope brass key telegram, cornbread, moved crate,knife, bottle, and crowbar. Killed Clarence and Dexter but keep getting caught in quicksand. What a challenging game

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need link to download Run For President game

2012-05-26 Thread Rich De Steno
Here is the link for Run for President: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/rfp41w.zip Rich De Steno On 5/26/2012 1:58 PM, Arianna wrote: Can someone send me the above mentioned link? I thought I still had it, but found out I don't. Thanks. Arianna For answers to frequently asked questions

Re: [Blind-Computing] dodge city desperados instructions

2012-05-26 Thread Rich De Steno
for President: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/rfp41w.zip Here is the link for Dodge City Desperados http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/dcd20w.zip Rich De Steno On 5/26/2012 3:21 PM, Tom Huhn wrote: Is this a free game? If so can some one post the link for it. Thanks Tom I'm sending you this E

Re: [Blind-Computing] dodge city desperados instructions

2012-05-26 Thread Rich De Steno
Yes, I created the games. The current Windows versions are written in C Plus Plus and compiled with Microsoft's Visual C Plus Plus package. Thanks for the nice words. Rich De Steno On 5/26/2012 5:38 PM, Bob W wrote: Hi Rich, I'm curious, did you create these games? If so, which language(s

[Blind-Computing] Free Dodge City Desperados Game

2012-05-20 Thread Rich De Steno
Hi Janet, below is a link to the new Dodge City Desperados game for Windows. Unzip the file into its own folder and begin the game with the file namedd dcd20w.exe. Have fun! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/dcd20w.zip Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

[Blind-Computing] Free Dodge City Desperados Game

2012-05-15 Thread Rich De Steno
unzipping if that is the case. -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Free Dodge City Desperados Game

2012-05-14 Thread Rich De Steno
/dcd20w.zip -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Dodge City Desperados Game

2012-05-14 Thread Rich De Steno
Make sure that you extract into its own folder, not your root folder. You must designate a folder when you begin the unzipping. Your root folder probably will not allow a file to be copied to it. Rich De Steno On 5/14/2012 8:55 PM, dgcnc wrote: Did anybody get this operating? I do not see

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rich De Steno
For that purpose, he is probably better off with a small portable MP3 player that he can operate easily, put in his pocket, and take around anywhere. Rich De Steno On 5/6/2012 7:28 AM, David wrote: Good morning all; Well, I've just started working with a new client who is a musician he's

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audacity for Window's 7

2012-05-06 Thread Rich De Steno
solution. Rich De Steno On 5/6/2012 7:57 AM, David wrote: Hello there; Actually, I did suggest he consider a digital recorder such as, the Olympus. He could record the guitar lesson while home, and then transfer the file to his computer, and then practice along with the audio through

Re: [Blind-Computing] visual c++

2012-04-16 Thread Rich De Steno
A great resource for the C Plus Plus language is www.cplusplus.com. You can get many other sources by typing c++ tutorials in Google. Rich De Steno On 4/16/2012 8:18 PM, Norman King wrote: Hi I would like to get in touch with any developers out there that have experience with visual c

[Blind-Computing] Run for President Game

2012-03-13 Thread Rich De Steno
://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/rfp40w.zip -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] Free Run for President Game

2012-03-12 Thread Rich De Steno
://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/rfp40w.zip -- -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-26 Thread Rich De Steno
What version of Windows Mark? Rich De Steno On 1/26/2012 6:28 PM, mark wrote: Hi I still get the same error message. I clicked the help link in winzip and received the following message. Message WZ13 This message is displayed if WinZip® was unable to open the requested archive

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-26 Thread Rich De Steno
. I believe this employs the Windows 7 extraction program rather than Winzip, try it anyway. No one else is having this problem, so I am puzzled. Rich De Steno On 1/26/2012 8:28 PM, mark wrote: Hi Richard, I am running windows 7 pro. 64 bit on one machine, and windows 7 standard 32 bit

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-26 Thread Rich De Steno
Wow, I am stumped! Rich De Steno On 1/26/2012 9:22 PM, mark wrote: Hi Richard, I gave this my best shot. I received the following message. [Window Title] Compressed (zipped) Folders Error [Content] Windows cannot open the folder. The Compressed (zipped) Folder 'C:\Users\Mark\Desktop

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-25 Thread Rich De Steno
Hi Mark, use the link below to retrieve another copy of Destination Mars and let me know if this one works. Use this link to get the Destination Mars game: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8938503/mars30w.zip Rich De Steno On 1/25/2012 8:18 AM, mark wrote: Hi Every time I download the game

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-23 Thread Rich De Steno
Right, RFP is next! Rich De Steno On 1/23/2012 6:29 PM, John Justice wrote: Alright Rich. Way to Go! I miss your games. Suggest Rung for President might be a good nexdt project. Thanks again. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-14 Thread Rich De Steno
Thanks for the positive feedback Janet. Rich De Steno On 1/14/2012 7:54 PM, Janet Session wrote: Hi Rich, Great game. love it. Will contribute next payday. Thanks for sharing. Oh ya, I can't get off the first board, so to speak. (smile). Love a challenge. Breat job. Be blessed

[Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-12 Thread Rich De Steno
Below is a link to a space travel game for Windows that I created called Destination Mars. Have fun. Use the following link to retrieve your file: http://www.sendspace.com/file/yx5r5w -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] computer programming

2012-01-10 Thread Rich De Steno
doing some programming. Good luck. Rich De Steno On 1/10/2012 10:00 PM, Kimsan wrote: Hi, I was just curious how would someone go about learning computer programming? Are there tutorials/books that folks can read or is it only available through college courses etc? For answers to frequently

[Blind-Computing] Free Blackjack Game

2011-12-10 Thread Rich De Steno
Here is a link to a free blackjack game that I just completed. The zip file is named acbj30w.zip: Use the following link to retrieve your file: http://www.sendspace.com/file/qqxljk -- Rich De Steno For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] mp3 and audio formats

2011-07-16 Thread Rich De Steno
as many MP3 songs, for example, on a CD as you can with regular, full-sized WAV files. Rich De Steno On 7/16/2011 5:37 PM, Kathy Pingstock wrote: Can someone help me and explain the difference between mp3 format and audio like if you are going to burn a cd in mp3 or audio format. Thanks

Re: [Blind-Computing] 32 bit versus 64 bit

2011-03-27 Thread Rich De Steno
bit. The specs of the one you are considering look fine to me, but perhaps more knowledgeable people can give their opinions.. Rich De Steno On 3/27/2011 2:31 PM, Pedro Romero wrote: Hi all. Well the subject pretty much says it all. I am currently using a desktop 32 bit computer running

Re: [Blind-Computing] Serotek's Response to the SA to Go Problem

2010-12-12 Thread Rich De Steno
hard to solve this problem. Rich De Steno On 12/12/2010 9:55 AM, Andre Williams wrote: If this indeed is a solution for this problem then instructions as to how to create this shortcut would have been nice. If anyone out there wants to try this try the following: Note: going off of memory since

[Blind-Computing] Serotek's Response to the SA to Go Problem

2010-12-11 Thread Rich De Steno
, 2010, at 9:55 AM, Rich De Steno wrote: Hi, for your information, many people are not able to use SA to Go, because when we click on the I agree button at the end of the user agreement, the speech goes silent. This happens with me and with many people based on messages that I am reading

Re: [Blind-Computing] online accessible dictionary

2010-12-08 Thread Rich De Steno
www.dictionary.com Rich De Steno On 12/8/2010 1:26 PM, Chris Johnson wrote: Lingoes might be accessible. Anybody know? It's a little more powerful than wordweb. On 12/3/10 2:13 PM, LaMcAs wrote: Hello List Can anyone recommend an easy to use accessible dictionary site? HTH Larry

Re: [Blind-Computing] SA to Go Log In Problem

2010-12-07 Thread Rich De Steno
this mean it is a bug in the login process or is this being done by design to limit its use? I do not know myself, but it is clear that SA to Go is not a viable or reliable alternative for speech. Rich De Steno On 12/7/2010 3:30 PM, Gerald Levy wrote: But how can they fix this problem

Re: [Blind-Computing] netbooks

2010-10-03 Thread Rich De Steno
what is available. The computer market is constantly changing and models come and go like the seasons. There is nothing special about Thinkpad, it is just a catchy marketing name for one particular line of laptops. Rich De Steno On 10/3/2010 3:11 PM, yvonne oliver wrote: hello Andre thank

Re: [Blind-Computing] about netbooks

2010-10-03 Thread Rich De Steno
netbooks and laptops with similar features. Rich De Steno On 10/3/2010 4:11 PM, Andre Williams wrote: One of the biggest pluses with netbooks is battery life. Determine the model of your netbook and the model of your laptop and go to Amazon and read the specifications on expected battery life

Re: [Blind-Computing] Fwd: [nvda] nvda 2010.2 beta 1 released..

2010-09-19 Thread Rich De Steno
The current version of NVDA is fully compatible with Windows 7. Compatibility with Jaws is not a meaningful question since they are both screen readers and would not run concurrently. Rich De Steno On 9/19/2010 5:14 PM, Jo Luland wrote: Hi, is NVDA version 1 or 2 compatible with Windows

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows explorer

2010-08-30 Thread Rich De Steno
Press Windows key plus E and it will come up. Rich De Steno On 8/30/2010 12:10 PM, yvonne oliver wrote: hi can any one tell me where i am likely to find windows explorer thank you Yvonne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help

Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra screen reader

2010-07-07 Thread Rich De Steno
It is a new screen reader developed in Germany. Here is the web site: http://www.baum.de/cms/en/cobra/ Rich De Steno On 7/7/2010 7:18 AM, Silpa Mallipeddi wrote: Hi All: Has anybody on the list heard of 'Cobra' screen reader. I would like to know their experiences in using this screen

Re: [Blind-Computing] another web browser that will work well with Jaws

2010-06-02 Thread Rich De Steno
Drop Jaws and use the free screen reader called NVDA. You can get it at: www.nvda-project.org Rich De Steno On 6/2/2010 8:39 PM, ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA wrote: Hi, everyone, Is there another web browser that will work well with my version of Jaws which is 4.51? I'm just asking because right

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about the safely remove hardware option

2010-02-20 Thread Rich De Steno
, it does leave a temp file that begins with ~. These files collect over time, but you can just delete them. Rich De Steno On 2/20/2010 9:30 AM, Donald Marang wrote: The Safely remove option ensures that all data that is buffered during a copy operation is complete and the files have been

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about the safely remove hardware option

2010-02-20 Thread Rich De Steno
You delete them just like you delete any other file. Highlight them in Windows Explorer and press the delete key to send them to the recycle bin or shift+delete to send them to oblivion. Rich De Steno On 2/20/2010 11:10 AM, Russ Hubley wrote: Thank you, Rich. How do you delete these temp

Re: [Blind-Computing] Wow! $10 MP3 Player Really Is Accessible

2009-11-28 Thread Rich De Steno
Can you move to the next folder or must you just play through until you get there? - Original Message - From: ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA knitqueen2...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Wow! $10 MP3 Player

Re: [Blind-Computing] Refurbished computers in Texas

2009-10-17 Thread Rich De Steno
The organization is Texas Computers for the Visually Impaired (TCVI) at: http://www.handicapability.org/computers.html - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 5:21 PM Subject:

[Blind-Computing] Selling on Ebay

2009-09-08 Thread Rich De Steno
Has anyone successfully sold on Ebay writing the ad with Jaws without using pictures of the product. I have something in electronics to sell of general interest, so any advice would be appreciated. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: