That's partly why I'm looking into trying out NVDA since it doesn't really have to be 'installed' as such - can literally just be run from wherever as long as the machine has in fact got MS Sapi 4/5 on it, but that's on things like Win XP machines by default.
Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...Fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' ----- Original Message ----- From: "aiden gardiner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access > The computer i need to connect to doesn't have a screen reader installed. > > Aiden > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 3:40 AM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] remote access > > >> Hi Sarah, >> >> I have to disagree with you on some things. >> >> First and foremost, since all he wants to do is provide temporary speech >> on >> his system before he connects remotely to his computer at home already >> running a screen reader, then I think it will do in a pinch. >> >> Secondly, I think it's a matter of perspective in terms of what Narrator >> can >> and cannot do. >> >> Obviously, being users of Jaws and Window Eyes, we tend to think of those >> program's keystrokes before we think of anyone else's keystrokes. >> >> I can't count the number of times I've tried to read something with >> Narrator, only to find I've pressed the say all command, or the insert+B >> to >> read the entire window. Smile. >> >> I think if we knew what the proper keystrokes were, I think we would have >> a >> speech package to rival, if not beat the major competitors of Jaws and >> Window Eyes. Granted, this may be wishful thinking on my part, but hey, >> I >> am allowed to dream, aren't I? >> >> In any case, the remote access offered by Windows is very accessible for >> what he wants to do. >> >> I should also note that I actually tried this feature, and, once >> connected, >> I was able to start Jaws on my brother's system remotely, and was able to >> hear the speech come through on my computer from home. >> >> Victor >> >> >> Address for the list archives: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject >> or body of a blank message to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Use the following form in order to contact the management team >> http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php >> If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the >> following address: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
