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Re: database (chandru shekar) > 7. skype info with your kind permission (soloman s) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 21:55:34 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AI] Add more memory to your computer > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <9632473e570644b78731fb77224ed...@boodramcefd02e> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Very good info. Please if you have more like these, please send. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Saravanan Ramadoss" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 3:37 AM > Subject: [AI] Add more memory to your computer > > >> >> Subject: Add more memory to your computer >> If your computer seems slow, now's the time for additional RAM >> >> I used to have the dining room table all to myself. Taxes, Christmas >> cards, birthday gift-wrap, household bills-I would spread out until the >> job was done. >> Nowadays, with one child drawing pictures, another doing homework, and a >> third fiddling with Lite-Brite, I'm relegated to a tiny corner-if that >> much. Often I put off tasks until everyone has gone to bed and even then >> I'm hard-pressed to meet the breakfast deadline. Of course, I could expand >> >> the table... >> It's much the same with computers. If the hard drive is the filing cabinet >> >> in which you store your documents, then memory, or RAM (random access >> memory), is the table you work on. The easiest way to get more space is to >> >> add extra leaves. >> There comes a time when there's just not enough RAM. Everything is working >> >> fine, then you add photo-editing software, surf to a graphically intense >> Web site, install a game, and suddenly your computer can't keep up. >> If the drive light is flickering like crazy, then it's probably time to >> install more memory. But before you unplug the cables, lug the machine to >> the car, drive to the computer store, wait to have RAM installed, and pay >> a minimum of $25 for the service, consider installing RAM yourself. >> Determine how much RAM you have and how much you need >> Before you make any purchases, you need to know how much memory you have >> and what type of memory to buy. >> To see how much RAM is in your PC, go to the Start menu, click Settings, >> and then click Control Panel. Click System and then select the General >> tab. At the bottom of the page you should see the amount of RAM. >> Most games will specify the minimum amount of RAM you need to install them >> >> and play. For example, Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban requires >> 256 MB. This amount includes RAM that the computer needs to do its own >> background work as well as to run the game. >> Jimmy Ritchie, tech lead at Future Shop, says that the amount of RAM you >> need depends on the operating system you are using. For Windows 98, 128 MB >> >> to 256 MB is more than enough. For Windows XP, "the more the >> merrier-depending on what you're doing," he says. If you're just surfing >> the Internet and writing letters, you need 256 MB to 512 MB. "If you're >> gaming, the sky's the limit," says Ritchie, which means anywhere from 512 >> MB to 1 GB RAM (extreme gamers will need even more). You'll also need more >> >> RAM if you're using a lot of applications at the same time, such as >> desktop publishing and video rendering. >> RAM modules can be purchased in 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB sizes. >> Figure out what type of RAM you require >> To determine the maximum amount of RAM your computer can handle as well as >> >> the speed, consult your PC's owner's manual, which should show you the >> number of slots (the place where you insert the RAM), how much each can >> take, and the maximum your system can use. >> Contact the manufacturer or use an online memory advisor, such as the one >> from Crucial Technology or Kingston Technology, that will tell you which >> products work with your system. >> To find out what kind of module you will need, you can also open up your >> computer. >> 1. >> First, turn off the computer, but leave it plugged in, because then it's >> automatically grounded, explains Ritchie. (Computers that should not >> remain plugged in will be clearly marked.) >> 2. >> Place the computer on a clean workspace and remove the cover carefully >> (you may need to use a screwdriver). >> 3. >> Touch the case to ground yourself. "If you've got a static charge then you >> >> won't once you've touched the case," says Ritchie. (Although some manuals >> recommend anti-static wrist straps, Ritchie says that this is not >> necessary for home users.) >> 4. >> Locate the RAM modules, which are green with black tubes, on the >> motherboard. >> 5. >> Now determine the type of module you have. "It's all in the look of the >> slot," explains Ritchie. >> . RDRAM is paired up (you have to put in two at a time) and has metal >> casing on one side; >> . DDR SDRAM is the most popular and looks like regular RAM, but has one >> notch; >> . SDRAM (which is being phased out) has two notches. >> 6. >> Also note your RAM speed, which is usually written on the side of the >> existing chip (either 266 or 333). >> 7. >> If you don't have a free slot, remove one of the memory cards to check the >> >> number of notches on it. You'll be replacing the smaller of the two RAM >> modules. >> >> Install your new RAM >> 1. >> Turn off the computer and touch the metal casing. >> 2. >> Locate the RAM modules. Find the empty one you plan to replace, or remove >> the RAM module you will replace. >> 3. >> Line up the notches of the new RAM module and apply firm pressure to >> attach. >> 4. >> Once you're sure the RAM module is snugly in place, close the latch at >> either end. If you have clips, they should snap back in place. >> 5. >> Reconnect all the cables, but leave the casing open until you're sure >> everything is working right. >> 6. >> Turn your computer back on. If the machine starts to beep, the memory is >> either incompatible or not in correctly, says Ritchie. If you've installed >> >> everything correctly, the system will detect the new RAM. >> 7. >> Check the system properties to see how much RAM you now have. If you >> replaced a 128 MB with a 512 MB module, then you should have 512 minus 128 >> >> equals 384 MB more RAM than you did previously. If you added the RAM but >> didn't remove any, then you'd have 512 MB more RAM. >> 8. >> Try one of your programs that wasn't working up to speed. If it still >> isn't working, unplug everything again and get back into the computer to >> check that the RAM modules are firmly secured. >> Quick facts about RAM >> RAM = random access memory. According to Microsoft Encarta, it is the >> primary working memory in a computer used for the temporary storage of >> programs and data and in which the data can be accessed directly and >> modified. >> Shopping checklist >> Amount of memory/RAM you have: __ MB >> Amount of memory/RAM you require: __ MB >> Amount of memory/RAM on each module: __ and __ >> Maximum amount of RAM your computer can handle: __ MB >> Amount of memory/RAM you will buy: __ MB >> RAM speed for your computer: __ >> SDRAM or DDR SDRAM >> Article written by Mara Gulens and adapted from an original piece from >> Microsoft Home Magazine. >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Was This Information Useful? >> ------- >> Adieu. >> Saravanan.R >> ______ >> I would like to learn a lot from you all. Please feel free to share your >> comments, feedbacks and new ideas! >> ([email protected] or [email protected]) >> ------------------------------ >> GOOD FRIENDSHIP IS LIKE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EYE & HAND! >> IF THE HAND IS HURT, THE EYE WILL CRY! & WHEN THE EYE CRIES, THE HAND WILL >> >> WIPE THE TEARS!!! >> "Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him." >> Emerson >> ********* >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 22:08:35 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AI] books on education uploaded > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <abed3688e50c4c03945ab00bb1610...@boodramcefd02e> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Sai Ram Mukesh Ji; > you are doing an excellent job and may God bless you richly. Is there any > future plans for creating a temporary storage facility for your material. I > have dial-up and connects at a very low speed, so its impossible for me to > download all these fine material. > Your help in this regard would be really appreciated. > Thanks. > Respectfully > Steve Boodram > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mukesh jain" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:24 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] books on education uploaded > > >> hullo sir, first of all, i do sincerely express my gratitude for your >> kind appreciation. in this connection, it is to kindly inform you that >> very soon i am going to come up with a good online portal for PWD's. i >> am working on it and hoping to start this very soon. so kindly keep >> giving me your wonderful inspiration and valluable rewards for my >> work. this really serves source of inspiration for me. >> thanking you, >> with regards, >> mukesh jain. >> >> On 4/19/09, Prashant Verma <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Dear Mukesh ji, >>> You are doing a very good job indeed by posting all these books. >>> Please consider putting all this up on a website/blog of your own or any >>> other so that people can access it on a continual basis. >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------- >>> From: "mukesh jain" <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 4:07 PM >>> To: "accessindia" <[email protected]> >>> Subject: [AI] books on education uploaded >>> >>>> hullo, this is to kindly inform you that i have uploaded few books on >>>> education on sendspace. if you are interested in downloading the same, >>>> please click on the link below. >>>> file name: education books >>>> file size: 10 MB >>>> Description: books on education, modern techniques and policies >>>> >>>> You can use the following link to retrieve your file: >>>> >>>> http://www.sendspace.com/file/yv7dy3 >>>> thanks, >>>> mukesh jain. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >>>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>>> >>>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>>> please visit the list home page at >>>> >>>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >>> with >>> the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please >>> visit the list home page at >>> >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 22:13:13 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AI] can we resume the download?-regarding. > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <25fc8e3e3c464bbfb5eec744dceac...@boodramcefd02e> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="Windows-1252"; > reply-type=original > > Flashket is also accessible. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "shikher goyal" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 3:00 PM > Subject: Re: [AI] can we resume the download?-regarding. > > > hello shrikanth > > almost accessible with jaws some by pc curser remaining with jaws > curser. internet download manager is good if using internet eplorer. > almost all are same. > shikher > > On 4/4/09, Amiyo Biswas <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hello, >> >> If you use firefox, it has resume option. It downloads faster as well. >> However, sites like sendspace and rapidshare do not allow resumption. >> >> Best regards, >> Amiyo Biswas. >> >> Cell: +91-9433464329 >> Skype ID: amiyo11 >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Vijay Kumar P.V.S." <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 1:06 PM >> Subject: Re: [AI] can we resume the download?-regarding. >> >> >> Yes you can resume your downloads. For that you have to install >> download manager like ?Internet download manager?, ?Free download >> manager? Etc. you can download and install ?Free download manager?, >> which is absolutely free. Visit >> >> http://www.freedownloadmanager.org >> >> To download the above software. But please remember that, some of the >> sites wouldn?t allow resume the downloads. But don?t worry, Freedom >> scientific website has the resume download option. >> >> With warm regards >> VIJAY >> >> >> -- >> "Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy >> success." A.P.J. Abdul Kalam >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> >> __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >> signature >> database 3987 (20090404) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with > the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 22:34:46 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AI] Entering new journey of life > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <f5764d54c66b48debc0a002cacbb3...@boodramcefd02e> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Well done Sir. Congratulations. I know you will make a significant > improvement in the way Yahoo treats and meets with those with visual > impairments. > Best of luck. > And do accept my apologies for my late wishes. I have only just got to > reading my emails due to work constraints. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:47 AM > Subject: [AI] Entering new journey of life > > >> Hi, >> >> I'm pleased to share with you all that I shall be joining Yahoo! SDC as >> Senior QA Engineer from 27th Aprio, 2009 and I will be closely working in >> the area of Accessibility at Yahoo! >> >> Seeking your good wishes, >> [email protected] >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:49:43 -0400 > From: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AI] Let's congratulate Shashi... > To: <[email protected]> > Message-ID: <54a16414960f44e48d7dc3d94f283...@boodramcefd02e> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Ho, bit late, but congratulations to you sister Shashikala on your > well-deserved award. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Sudhir R (NeSTIT)" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 3:31 AM > Subject: [AI] Let's congratulate Shashi... > > >> >> >> Hi folks ! >> >> >> >> Glad indeed to inform you that our otherwise shy and >> invisible friend, Shashikala, has been awarded the Big Dipper Award at >> the Annual Day celebrations of Aditi Technologies, Bangalore, two days >> back by the company's CEO. >> >> >> >> >> >> She has been conferred this honour for her excellent >> performance and superlative commitment during a particularly difficult >> period for the company. Shashikala, who completes 3 years in Aditi this >> month, is a product of Mitra Jyothi and Enable India and is the only >> person from her functional group - HR - to get this award. >> >> >> >> >> >> Her commendable achievement has to be seen in the >> background of massive, though non-quantified and unreported, lay-offs >> across the IT industry, and the impact it could have had on the careers >> of our visually challenged friends. Congrats, Shashi, you have made all >> of us proud... >> >> >> >> Please send your appreciative messages / best wishes to >> [email protected]. >> >> >> >> Thanks and rgds >> >> >> >> RS >> >> >> >> R Sudhir >> >> +98 472 76 126 >> >> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or >> other confidential information. >> If you have received it in error, please advise the sender by reply >> email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without >> copying or disclosing the contents. >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >> with the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please visit the list home page at >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 05:11:56 +0530 > From: chandru shekar <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AI] database > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > hello madam, I wish you all the best for your best work. I have sent > filled form, I hope you have received it. > with best regards > m.chandru > > On 6/1/09, Shyam M. Sayanekar <[email protected]> wrote: >> Dear Kanchan, indeed your doing a wonderful job, which is tedious in >> nature. >> But, please don't get frustrated. Somebody had to take up such work and >> you >> are doing it. I have sent my details to you as many times as you asked >> for. >> I hope, one day you will publish this database, and that time you will >> get >> the satisfaction of having done something concrete. >> Yours, >> Professor Shyam M. Sayanekar >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "pamnani" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 10:01 PM >> Subject: [AI] database >> >> >>>I have been a member of this group since 2002 and have been working in the >>>sector since 2006. Most of you know the work that I have done and some of >>>you know about the work that I am going to take up. >>> Very often, I have come across questions relating to what a total blind >>> or >>> >>> low visioned person can do or cannot do. It is very easy if employers >>> believe that the visually challenged can do all jobs but the reality is >>> that NGOs and prospective employees need to show the prospective >>> employers >>> >>> a list of people doing the same work >>> In hindsight we have always found that it was always best to answer my >>> giving examples. Most of you will agree with me that this information is >>> critical. Recently there were 2 similar questions on the list about >>> lecturers and especially lecturers in architecture and the question of >>> how >>> >>> many people working for SBI.Such questions keep coming up from time to >>> time. >>> >>> Two years ago, xrcvc started collecting information for a database of >>> visually challenged people who are employed. Initially it was handled by >>> volunteers.Some of you replied and sent your completed forms. a lot of >>> you >>> >>> could not be reached. >>> I thought that a comprehensive database was a supur idea and therefore I >>> took it up. It was a challenge. I first had a volunteer Meetul help with >>> the emails but she soon got tired of reminding and cajoling. even then I >>> continued to plod along. >>> For the last 3 months Zainab a young assistant has been doing all the >>> work. She sends you the database form in exel and word and she telephones >>> you if she has your phone number. She then feeds your information on to >>> the master database. She also needs to update the information that she >>> already has. She ultimately spends several hours of her day and my >>> resources doing this work and XRCVC will be compensating her for the >>> same. >>> >>> She is off to the US in one months time so now I dont have the luxury of >>> sending you reminder after reminder. >>> >>> >>> Although we have received a lot of co-operation from some of you, others >>> have had to be reminded thrice. It seems that a lot of you are >>> comfortable >>> >>> giving the information for the database on the telephone but are not >>> comfortable and do not have the time to reply to a Word/Excel file. >>> >>> Some of you do not realise that you have an obligation to your successors >>> who can use your hardwork, your pitfalls, your successes and your >>> experiences. its very easy for me to have said that I can buy any book >>> that I want abroad so i wont work on the copyright issue or that I have >>> no >>> >>> problems with my share trading so I wont bother about working on the >>> circular from NSDL or that I have a bank account with all facilities so I >>> wont work on the Banks issue. Why did I need to spend hours on working >>> with RBI and IBA for no benefit to me personally. The guidelines for >>> scribes have taken away hours and maybe months from my life even though I >>> will never personallly benefit from them. I thought it was my duty to do >>> what was right and what was required. >>> >>> I am therefore requesting you to do your little bit and be part of this >>> database. We need your details. >>> I have heard an excuse that you need permission from your employer but >>> what permission do you require to give your name, age and some basic >>> details. You need not give any answer to the pros and cons question. >>> If you would still prefer to answer on the telephone, please send me your >>> phone number. I am, for the last time, copying the questions here. Kindly >>> complete the form and ask your friends who are not part of this group to >>> do the same and mail it back to me at [email protected]. >>> I finally apolagise for such a long mail and for harassing you with a >>> questionaire and for making you do some hard work. >>> >>> thank you >>> Kanchan >>> XRCVC EMPLOYMENT DATABASE >>> >>> >>> >>> A)Personal >>> >>> >>> >>> Name: >>> >>> >>> >>> Year of Birth: >>> >>> >>> >>> Sex: >>> >>> >>> >>> Type of Visual Impairment (Total/ Partial/ None): >>> >>> >>> >>> Nature of Visual Impairment (From Birth/ Late; if late, in what year): >>> >>> >>> >>> Cause of Visual Impairment: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> B)Contact Details >>> >>> >>> >>> Address (Complete with the Pin code): >>> >>> >>> >>> Residence: >>> >>> >>> >>> Office: >>> >>> >>> >>> Telephone >>> >>> >>> >>> Res.: >>> >>> Mobile: >>> >>> Off.: >>> >>> >>> >>> Email: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> C)Professional >>> >>> >>> >>> Qualification (with specialization): >>> >>> >>> >>> College/ Institute: >>> >>> >>> >>> Year of Graduation: >>> >>> >>> >>> Profession: >>> >>> >>> >>> Professional History (list of past work assignments): >>> >>> >>> >>> Current Employer: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Current Designation: >>> >>> >>> >>> Nature of employment (Self- employed/ private/ government): >>> >>> >>> >>> Income (optional): >>> >>> >>> >>> Fringe Benefits (optional): >>> >>> >>> >>> D)Remarks >>> >>> (Please enter your opinions of the advantages and disadvantages of your >>> workplace) >>> >>> >>> >>> Pros: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Cons: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Instances of specific modifications made for effective integration into >>> work environment and processes (additions or changes): >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you for your valuable contribution! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >>> with the subject unsubscribe. >>> >>> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >>> please visit the list home page at >>> >>> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >>> >> >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] >> with >> the subject unsubscribe. >> >> To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, >> please >> visit the list home page at >> >> http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:58:46 +0530 > From: soloman s <[email protected]> > Subject: [AI] skype info with your kind permission > To: accessindia <[email protected]> > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > hello access indians! greetings to you all! hope you find this info useful. >> From: ? ?Doug Lee > [email protected] >> To: > [email protected] >> >> Exciting news here, news I have been waiting to share for months! ?I >> have a fair amount to say, so here's a summary: ?There is a new and >> more accessible Skype 4.1 public beta out, and there are scripts to go >> with it. ?I will first describe the Skype beta, then the scripts for >> it. >> >> Details: >> >> We have a public beta of Skype 4.1, and there are accessibility >> features in it! ?Accessibility is still an ongoing project, but as you >> will see, some of the problems are fixed, and others are promised >> before the next full Skype release. >> >> Notes on Skype 4.1 itself: >> >> Skype 4.1 beta contains accessibility improvements, including >> >> - More items in tab order. >> >> - More items with meaningful names. >> >> - The Accessibility submenu of Tools again, with Extended Keyboard >> Navigation under it. >> >> As an example, you can now set mood text just by tabbing to the proper >> control in the main Skype window, pressing Space, editing your text, >> and pressing Enter. >> >> In addition, I spot the following commitment in the Skype release >> notes, which is a publicly accessible document: ?Under "Known Issues": >> >> Voicemail and File transfer not accessible: ?this will be fixed for 4.1 >> Gold. >> >> So although that is not fixed now, we finally have a promise from >> Skype that it will be fixed when Skype 4.1, not beta, comes out. >> >> You can get the beta either by going to > http://www.skype.com > , then >> Download, then "Beta versions of Skype," or by going directly to the >> following link: >> >> > http://www.skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/windows/beta/ >> >>>From that page, no matter how you got there, use the "Download Now" >> link to get the program. >> >> The technical info for this version, from that page: >> >> Version 4.1.0.130 File size 22 MB. Beta release. Release date: May 27, >> 2009. File name: SkypeSetup-Beta.exe >> >> One warning: ?After clicking "I agree Install button" in the >> installer, another page will appear, probably silently, with a >> checkbox asking permission to install Google Chrome. ?This is much >> like the "Install the Google Toolbar" option we've seen in older >> Skypes. ?It may default to checked, so I recommend tabbing around and >> unchecking that box if you don't want Google Chrome, which is a >> browser whose accessibility is unknown to me. ?The Skype installer >> will remember your setting for that checkbox in future, but it's >> always a good idea to watch for it. >> >> Now, about the scripts: >> >> There is a new script set posted at >> >> > http://www.dlee.org/skype/ >> >> for Skype 4.1 beta. ?It will probably also work with Skype 4.0, though >> I have not tried that recently. ?I am calling this version 4.1a, >> meaning the first Skype script release for Skype 4.1. >> >> NOTE: ?I recommend restarting JAWS once after installing these >> scripts, because the names of a number of global variables have >> changed, and the old ones can only be cleared out of memory by a JAWS >> restart.. >> >> The rest of this message will describe new features of the scripts. >> >> First, user-visible changes: >> >> A double JAWSKey+F1, the standard command for accessing JAWS >> script help documents, will take you to an online page at my web site >> describing how to use Skype 4.1 with the scripts. ?This feature is >> long overdue, and though I'm sure the online documentation is in need >> of updating, it is at least a central starting point, better than >> having to fish for info among all the release notes for the various >> Skype script releases. >> >> F2, typed from within a conversation, will turn on and off JAWS' >> announcement of timestamps with text messages, if you have enabled the >> display of timestamps in Skype itself. ?This is similar to how F2 >> works in AIM. ?The virtual display of text messages will also be >> affected. >> >> Alt+Numpad5 will now say the position of the current message in >> addition to its contents. >> >> Users that sometimes heard nothing when backspacing in a text message >> input box should now hear characters as usual. ?This script update >> fixes a few possible causes of that problem. >> >> JAWS 9 no longer beeps on arrows, SayLine, etc., in the History list. >> The History list is also more appropriately named (perhaps not in >> Braille though). >> >> JAWS auto-announces questions like the one about holding the current call >> to make a new one. ?Also, Ctrl+Shift+E deals with that window instead >> of the Accounts panel when it applies. ?Controls in such a box can now >> be reached with the Tab key, as Skype itself made this possible. >> >> Double Ctrl+numbers no longer switch to the JAWS cursor and restrict it. >> A double Ctrl+6 focuses the profile area, and it also works in more >> windows. >> >> If you leave the new Chrome menus in effect in Skype, the scripts will >> try to make them speak. ?Turning these off is still recommended >> though. >> >> If you open the Help/About box and try to move to another window or >> application without first closing it, the scripts will close it for >> you to keep it from interfering with other windows and applications. >> >> Any Braille display users who sometimes heard "Unknown function call >> to JCPBrailleHelper" should no longer hear that message. >> >> Users of JAWSKey+V may have noticed that the clipboard could get >> overwritten with a funny-looking string of verbosity option info in >> certain situations. ?This is now fixed. >> >> The script installer includes some attempts to fix a problem wherein >> some users are told they have no valid JAWS language folder. >> >> Finally, internal changes, visible mostly to coders and curious souls >> who look at the code: >> >> This script version officially ends my use of jsl files in public >> projects, which means fewer files in the script set. ?Any jsl files >> from previous scripts will not be deleted when you install this >> update, however. >> >> The names of most functions and global variables used in the Skype >> scripts have been changed to make them unique enough not to collide >> with other scripts that one might have running alongside the Skype >> scripts. ?This was not a frequent problem but did happen to some >> people. >> >> A number of functions from Skype 3 scripts no longer used in Skype 4 >> have been removed. >> >> >> -- >> Doug Lee > with warm regards, solomon. [email protected] skypeID: solomonkarur > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > AccessIndia mailing list > [email protected] > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > > > End of AccessIndia Digest, Vol 38, Issue 4 > ****************************************** >
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