OKay lol. Everyone thank you ahead of time. Otherwise I will be thanking everyone whenever they send me an answer to a question so thank you ahead of time to reduce the amount of emails I send. I am really greatful. Jessica
On 1/7/09, Dan Eickmeier <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes you sure can set up gmail in Apple mail, and it works nicely. > Since I'm in Canada, and I've got a yahoo.ca account, I was able to > set it up in apple mail at no charge. You can do that at no charge if > you've got a yahoo.ca, or any other international account, but I do > have a gmail account as well, and have it set up in apple mail, and it > does work really nicely. I've had a mac since February, and have > loved it. Good luck with yours once you get it. > > On Jan 7, 2009, at 12:56 AM, Jessica A wrote: > >> hey all. Mike Arrigo is it? Yes your podcasts did help. So did Scott >> Howell's. The other Mike who asked if I knew I could run other os's on >> the mac. Actually yes I was aware you could. But I wasn't aware it was >> totally accessible. So thanks for the heads up. I may try it out at >> some point. And I will definitely tell my friend that. That may make >> them want to switch more easily. I think their concern is they use >> certain things under windows and certain things under linux. And they >> are stubborn sighs. They like the programs they use and will not try >> others. So that may be a decent solution for them. >> Wow what a welcome. Thanks all. Glad to be here. As I said I will try >> to give as much help as I am given. >> if my signature shows up it is outdated. I should go delete it. I am >> trying to find a good way of having my own website/blog. But so far I >> just have not found a good free service. Yahoo is giving me issues. >> They say they will fix the problem but they don't know when it will be >> fixed. Possible translation: they aren't going to fix the problem. I >> wish yahoo would get rid of their stupid word verification on >> everything. They said they turned it off on my account but it is still >> on. >> So now I am back to using gmail. I think I read I can set up gmail >> with apple mail so I hope that works ok and reliably. When I did it >> with outlook express I lost messages in the download transfer it >> seemed. It seemed they would just like disappear if that is even >> possible. And so I just kept using web gmail which is frustrating too >> because if seems I always have to choose basic html when I go to the >> website. I tried bookmarking it. But that doesn't work either I always >> have to click on basic html. Annoying. But anyway. Later all. Thanks >> for the welcome. And thanks for all of the info. >> Jessica >> >> >> On 1/6/09, Michael Babcock <[email protected]> wrote: >>> jessica; >>> you are aware that you can run linux, windows, and mac on your >>> macbook >>> right? Right now with vmware i have: >>> main os Mac osx 10.5.6 >>> first vmware machine: Centos, v5.2 >>> second: Windows XP >>> Third: Windows 98SE >>> Forth: Youbuntu, 8.10 >>> so it's doable. I mainly use the mac, but have been messing around >>> with ubuntu and centos. I also will be removing 98SE and keep XP >>> thanks >>> mike >>> >>> On Jan 6, 2009, at 3:58 PM, Jessica A wrote: >>> >>>> yes thanks for the answers. They do help. I will remember this. >>>> And I >>>> think there will be more mac users as time goes on. I think to be >>>> honest. there are windows users there are linux users there are mac >>>> users. And then sometimes you have some who work with two of those >>>> or >>>> all three. I keep telling a friend of mine who gets upset because of >>>> some people using this over that. I just say to them. YOu cannot >>>> rule >>>> other people's lives. Some do things this way others that. The point >>>> is they use what works for them. And that is the important thing. >>>> Linux I know I can use it and there are things about it I definitely >>>> like. I am sure there are going to be things about the mac that >>>> annoy >>>> me on occasion. But reading and listening to things I think the mac >>>> gives that middle ground for those who really don't want to use >>>> windows. And don't mind linux but aren't huge system administrators. >>>> Mac is sort of that middle ground. At least n my view. I of course >>>> as >>>> I said could be wrong. But that is what it seems to be for me. And >>>> that is what I have been looking for for years. Thank you all for >>>> the >>>> welcome to the list. Glad to be here. I have used computers about >>>> every waking hour of every day for at least ten years. that includes >>>> dos, windows 3.1 95 98 me xp, linux and now mac. I have used jaws >>>> for >>>> windows, window eyes, nvda and some other screen readers under >>>> windows. speakup and yasr and orca under linux when I could get it >>>> to >>>> work. And now it will be voice over via mac. >>>> Having said all that I am not a computer tech or geek. I use a >>>> computer to get daily things done such as email, browsing the web, >>>> bible study, skype and text chat and some gaming (muds) which I >>>> heard >>>> is sort of kind of lacking on the mac right now although there are a >>>> few solutions. >>>> albeit they may not be the best. But who knows maybe something will >>>> come along at some point. >>>> So I hope as I hope to receive help here I hope to give it too. I >>>> like >>>> testing applications and see what is and what isn't accessible. >>>> Oh yes I also used apple II2e I think it was in school LOL. That >>>> was a >>>> long time ago. >>>> Jesssica >>>> >>>> >>>> On 1/6/09, Michael Babcock <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> hi jessica; >>>>> glad to see a new mac user. The power button is on the upper right >>>>> hand side of the mac when you open it >>>>> It is on a plastic pease and it is pritty even with this plastic >>>>> pease. >>>>> I hope to have helped a bit. >>>>> On Jan 6, 2009, at 1:12 PM, Jessica A wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello. My name is Jessica Arnold. Some of you on this list know >>>>>> me I >>>>>> believe. And I know some of you anyway from past adventures in >>>>>> linux. >>>>>> And I am not totally sure but I also think from past classes at >>>>>> the >>>>>> Seeing Eye. >>>>>> Anyway. I got some money from a family member's passing away. Sad >>>>>> thing to get money from. HOwever the happy part is I paid my >>>>>> debts. >>>>>> And am debt free and caught up my bills and such. >>>>>> And was able to actually buy a mac computer. I was meaning to do >>>>>> this >>>>>> for a while now. But cost you know is a big issue for a person on >>>>>> limited income. >>>>>> My computer I have here refuses to behave itself under linux. And >>>>>> I am >>>>>> getting so fed up with windows. I believe the mac will be good >>>>>> middle >>>>>> ground for me. >>>>>> I of course could be wrong. But I don't think I am. I listened to >>>>>> all >>>>>> the podcasts on blindcooltech based on the mac that I could find. >>>>>> And >>>>>> also on main menu. Read everything I could read up about the mac >>>>>> and >>>>>> voice over and went over the different mac models several times to >>>>>> decide which was best to get with the money I had. >>>>>> I finally decided on the macbook. >>>>>> I do have a question however. Anyone here does anyone have a >>>>>> macbook? >>>>>> There is one thing I have been unable to figure out and cannot >>>>>> seem to >>>>>> find the answer to as crazy as this may sound. When I get the >>>>>> computer >>>>>> I would like to know where the power button or whatever is. And >>>>>> for >>>>>> some odd reason I have not been able to determine this info from >>>>>> any >>>>>> of the podcasts I have listened too. It is really odd (laughing >>>>>> out >>>>>> loud). I usually find all the info I need. >>>>>> Now knowing computers as well as I do I will probably find the way >>>>>> to >>>>>> turn it on very very easily. But it would help to know before hand >>>>>> from someone who may already know. >>>>>> The computer is supposed to arrive tomorrow. HOwever I have a >>>>>> doctor's >>>>>> appointment. If I had known it was going to ship that soon I would >>>>>> have waiting a day or two before ordering it. >>>>>> And I don't know what fed x does if one isn't home. And I cannot >>>>>> seem >>>>>> to find their website to find their number so I can call them >>>>>> asking >>>>>> if possible that the driver doesn't come till after the noon hour >>>>>> some >>>>>> time. >>>>>> Does fed x come the following day if you aren't home does anyone >>>>>> know? >>>>>> I thought of doing the presign thing on apple. But when I found >>>>>> out >>>>>> you needed to print something out I thought oh great I don't >>>>>> have a >>>>>> printer yet. But that is okay I live in a trailer (in Florida for >>>>>> anyone who knows me yes I moved from Wisconsin to Florida) and I >>>>>> wouldn't be comfortable with it being outside for any length of >>>>>> time. >>>>>> Although I have had no problems from people in this trailer >>>>>> park. I >>>>>> don't trust my next door neighbors. They have never done anything >>>>>> wrong to me or anything. But they get rowdy at night among other >>>>>> things. And I just don't think they are high standing citizens if >>>>>> you >>>>>> know what I mean. >>>>>> Anyway I am not trying to be so detailed. But I also live on a >>>>>> very >>>>>> very busy street which would mean anyone could just come up and >>>>>> take >>>>>> those boxes if I was able to do the presign thing. >>>>>> Anyway. Later. I guess I can excuse myself for this email being >>>>>> detailed as I am introducing myself. >>>>>> For anyone who is interested in knowing. No I don't have Jesse >>>>>> anymore. Had to return him to the Seeing Eye due to his not >>>>>> working >>>>>> out well and do to finances about a year ago. I was drowning in >>>>>> money >>>>>> issues. NOw I am free. I want to reapply for another dog. But I am >>>>>> not >>>>>> sure if the Seeing Eye will approve it due to the mess that >>>>>> happened >>>>>> with Jesse. I only ever returned one dog. Quantas worked till she >>>>>> was >>>>>> retired and I sent her back to find her a good home because my mom >>>>>> was >>>>>> insisting she be put down. >>>>>> I think with Jesse the school said I did a good job on caring for >>>>>> Jesse and stuff. But I am trying to email them to see if my >>>>>> reapplying >>>>>> would actually possibly get me a third dog. Every time I am >>>>>> without a >>>>>> dog for a year. And I get settled in my new place I realize that I >>>>>> am >>>>>> just not a good cane traveler sighs. >>>>>> So I hope the Seeing Eye will say yeah there is a good chance if >>>>>> you >>>>>> reapply that you will get a replacement dog. But enough of that. >>>>>> That >>>>>> was for the benefit of those of you who do know me from the two >>>>>> seeing >>>>>> eye classes I was in. >>>>>> God bless you all. >>>>>> Oh btw. with this mac. I bought the printer as well. I did not buy >>>>>> the >>>>>> printer all in one because I was concerned it may not work with >>>>>> the >>>>>> ocr software out there. So all I need to save up for now is a >>>>>> braille >>>>>> display and a scanner and I will have a complete computer >>>>>> solution. >>>>>> And for tons less money than if I went the windows route. >>>>>> Even upgrading my jaws version would be nearly impossible now as >>>>>> the >>>>>> last time I upgraded it was like three or more years ago. >>>>>> Jessica >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Michael Babcock >>>>> GW Hosting, Your Dedicated Home On The Web >>>>> Phone: +1-888-272-3555, ext 4121 >>>>> email: [email protected] >>>>> administrative e-mail: [email protected] >>>>> url: http://gwhosting.net >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Visit my blog at http://jlakinza.blogspot.com >>>> >>> >>> Michael Babcock >>> GW Hosting, Your Dedicated Home On The Web >>> Phone: +1-888-272-3555, ext 4121 >>> email: [email protected] >>> administrative e-mail: [email protected] >>> url: http://gwhosting.net >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Visit my blog at http://jlakinza.blogspot.com >> > > > -- Visit my blog at http://jlakinza.blogspot.com
