Thant's fine, we can talk for free.
On Jan 2, 2009, at 8:54 AM, E.J. Zufelt wrote:
Good morning David,
I am very appreciative of your assistance, and that of others on the
list. I will definitely be taking advantage of the knowledge on the
list over the coming weeks.
However, when entering a area of technology that I am essentially
clueless about I like to "sit" with someone with experience so that I
can get the metaphorical "booster shot" of knowledge and get all of my
initial questions answered in one go.
Thanks again for all of the great support on this list,
Everett
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Poehlman" <[email protected]
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To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X
by theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Introduction to Mac and Voiceover
Hi everett,
The information you seek is all available for free. you can start
with two websites full of good informative podcasts.
http://www.screenlessswitchers. com containing podcasts produced by
two former windows users who explain many things about the mac.
Mike arigo has 4 podcasts covering installing the os and other mac
activities at blindcooltech. There are others and of course:
http://www.icanworkthisthing.com
is a valuable resource as is:
http://www.lioncourt.com
a site developed by an advanced and talented Josh Lioncourt.
This list is here so that information can be freely shared thus
further drastically reducing the cost of obtaining and owning
VoiceOver.
When I installed skype the other day, it downloaded as a dmg into my
users/davidpoehlman/downloads folder. this is my default folder for
downloads. it evolves much the way it does in windows. it uses
your account name for your home folder under users and then places
some files and folders there and one of them is downloads. You can
change this of cource in safari. By default, safari will probably
open this .dmg file and what is in it is the skype.app file which
you can put anywhere but there is an applications folder at the
root of your hd where all the apps are stored. I set my safari not
to open these files so went to downloads and opened the dmg so I
could copy the file to the applications folder. When I first ran
the skype.appp file from my applications folder, it provided me
with a welcome screeen and then I continued and it was installed.
There was I think a license agreement to accept and after that, it
is just a matter of configuring and adding contacts etc. I'd be
willing to talk you through and answer questions as they come up at
no charge. using safari, installing other apps and the other
questions you have listed below because I make my money off the
fact that the computers are used so the more people using
computers, the more money I make.
Most of what you seek has been discussed a lot on the mac voiceover
list but it doesn't matter what list you post to, we can help. The
VoiceOver list is a good place to start gathering the type of info
you seek though.
The only person who can really compare windows and mac will be
you. Once you learn a couple of basic things about the os, the
differences become chrystal clear.
On Jan 2, 2009, at 7:39 AM, E.J. Zufelt wrote:
Good morning Alex,
Thanks for your response.
I am an IT consultant, so hopefully the learning curve will not be
to steep. Can you please look at the list below and let me know how
long you think it might take us to cover these elements?
Here is a list of what I would like to have a brief introduction to:
1. Using Safari / Webkit
a. Different methods to navigate a page (paragraph, headings, etc)
b. How to install webkit upgrades
2. Downloading a file
a. From http and ftp
b. Where do downloaded files go
3. Installing a program
a. Installing MSN Messenger or some similar small program
b. I have already gotten Skype installed, but I'm not quite sure how
I did it or where the installer file went to
4. General comparison of the OS X desktop with Windows XP
a. I've been using XP since before it came onto the market and have
used OS
X for about an hour
b. I am a Windows power user and have been using PCs for 20 years so
obviously there will be a learning curve
Thanks,
Everett
----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Jurgensen" <[email protected]
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To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS
X by theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 1:39 AM
Subject: Re: Introduction to Mac and Voiceover
Hi,
I am interested. I would charge merely $59.99 for this. Don't worry
about the call. Skype or VIP Calling will cover taht if you are
comfortable.
Cheers,
Alex,
On 1-Jan-09, at 12:33 PM, E.J. Zufelt wrote:
Good morning,
I am looking for an experienced Mac OS X and Voiceover user to
provide a one hour introduction to using a Mac with Voiceover for
an absolute OS X beginner.
If you are interested in this position please contact me off list
letting me know:
1. Your time zone (I will call you).
2. What you believe we can cover in one hour.
3. What you would charge.
Thanks,
Everett
