thanks J.J., I will go get it and try it this weekend. Chip
-----Original Message----- From: J.J. Meddaugh [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 12:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: TeamTalk Just a quick note to say that Teamtalk version 4.1 is now available from http://www.bearware.dk It supports some new channel types and is the latest stable release. Thanks. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chip Orange" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:54 PM Subject: TeamTalk > ok Don, below is the text of a quick message I posted to another group on > how to get going with TeamTalk. there is a nice TeamTalk script you can > download which makes it more friendly for window-eyes users as well. > > --------- > > Hi all, > below are some notes on how to download, install, and setup TeamTalk. I > hope it > will encourage people to give it another thought, so we can all get > together > for > various purposes and actually talk; not 2 or 3 on a phone call, but all of > us as > a group, when we're interested in a particular topic: > > * download TeamTalk for Windows; since they have versions for other > operating systems, > that's why I provided the direct download link, to avoid getting the wrong > version. > it's on the line below: > http://bearware.compytech.net/TeamTalk_v4.0_Setup.exe > * run the install, and when it comes to which of the 4 components you want > to install > (you can only choose one), you want the one which says "client" and > "accessibility" > in it's description. there are actually 4 different programs in that one > setup, > which could be installed. > * connect your headset with a microphone, or go ahead if you know you have > a > built-in > microphone and use it, but wear headphones when using TeamTalk. > * if you have a USB headset, then understand a little of how it works, and > maybe > even test it out before using TeamTalk, so if there's trouble, you'll know > where > to look. > A USB headset is actually another sound card, and it often doesn't show up > as a choice > except when it's plugged in. it's not your default sound card, and so > nothing will > use it when you plug it in. You have a lot of choices as to how to > configure a USB > headset, but I'd recommend going into the control panel, going into the > "sound" option, > and making it the default playback device, and the default recording > device. > This > way, when you unplug it, Windows will automatically switch to something > else > (your > built-in sound card), and the next time you plug it back in, being the > "default" > will cause windows to switch over to automatically using it. > If you have the kind of headset with two plugs, you need to find the > correct > jacks > on your pc for headphones and microphone input (not line input). then, > when > you > want to use it, you just plug it in. > * so, if you think things are ok with your headset, run TeamTalk. the > first > time > it throws you into the configuration dialog automatically. you only need > to > enter > your nickname. (I just use my full name). in here also, are checkboxes > for > whether > you want to trigger your microphone by talking (voice activation), or by > holding > down a key on the keyboard (often the control key is used). this is > called > "push > to talk". > if this is what you want, check it, and tab to the next control, the > "setup" > button > for > this key combination. they suggest using the control key, so press enter > on > this button. TeamTalk then is waiting for you to hold and release the key > combination you want to use. push and release the control key. (it makes a > good choice). > I use voice activation myself, and if that's what you want, you have to > tab > over > and find it's checkbox and check it. you can easily change this on the > fly. > In this configuration dialog is also a different tab for the sound system > settings. > leaving these settings at their defaults usually works, but of note is > that > there's > a "test" button in this dialog, and when you click it it allows you to > talk, > and > you will hear your own voice echoed back in a few seconds. it allows you > to > keep > working with your microphone until things sound about right. if you hear > nothing, > then you know there's a problem. there's now a "stop" button available, > and > clicking > on it stops the test mode. > if you click on "ok" when you're ready, you'll be in TeamTalk's main > window. > you > can go back into the configuration at any time by pressing F4. many of > the > items > you could set in there however are now available to you in a menu named > "me". > You are now in the main TeamTalk window. it has a list of channels, a > place > where > text messages for the current channel are shown, and an editbox where you > can type > in a text message and press enter. > the list of channels on the current server is the only control you're > likely > to need; > you go up and down it until you find a channel you want, and press control > J > to join > that channel. you press control L to leave the channel. (these choices > are > also in the context menu when you right-click the channel). > > as soon as you join, you > can start talking, and you should hear the others talking; or, you will be > asked > for a password if it's a passworded channel. Don't forget if you set > things > up so > your mike is "voice activated", they can then hear you, and anything you > might say > outloud! > All of these channels are on a single server; there are many servers to > choose from, > and you can run your own. servers have different policies and rules of > operation, > that's why you may want to change. > TeamTalk comes with some pre-defined servers in it's list; you can get to > them by > pressing F3. you can go up and down the list, and tab over twice to the > connect > button, and connect to different servers this way. when you do, you'll be > put back > into the main TeamTalk window, and you will automatically be joined to the > "root" > channel of that server. think of it as the "foyer" to the server. > some of them allow you to create your own channels for your own use, and > some don't; > in those, you can only use the channels which are already defined; their > names often > indicate the kind of topic being discussed there. > > There are more advanced options you can look into: you can control the > volume independantly > for each user in a conference, so if someone is too loud or too soft you > can > adjust > them for your hearing; you can have TeamTalk simulate their placement in a > room, > so they appear to sound like they're in front, or to one side, etc. you > can > put > files in the shared file space, when you want everyone to be able to > receive > something > easily, without having to email it to everyone there on the conference. > you can send private text messages to users in the conference to pass a > private message to them. > > I hope these notes help everyone get started on TeamTalk. > > Chip > > > > ________________________________ > > From: donald E. Bowen, Jr. [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:33 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in > Denver, CO > > > > Hi chip, > > > > I first saw south Pacific in '72 I think. I've read the book twice, a > rarity for me, but James Michener is so deep you can read his work twice > and > never feel the heavy hand of redundancy. I subsequently got hook on JB > while at sea helping the US Navy guard the Mediterranean Sea. > > > > So, where do I start learning Team Talk. I guess I can google it and go > from there. > > > > Looking forward to GW coming to L.A. East L.A. that is, Lake Alfred, > Florida. > > > > don > > > > .db > > ________________________________ > > From: Chip Orange [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:21 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in > Denver, CO > > > > Hi Don, > > > > so, how many times did you see South Pacific anyway!!?? > > > > Don't get me wrong, if they came to your city, I think the tuition fee > would > be worth it; this is definitely going to be the "next best thing" kind of > class. However, my thought was to get a group together which met once a > week for an indefinite amount of time, so that anyone who stuck with it > could bring their projects to the group if they got stuck on something. > > > > The first thing to do, if you haven't, is to learn to use TeamTalk. > > > > I hope we get more interest (and that includes other script authors as > instructors). > > > > Chip > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: donald E. Bowen, Jr. [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 12:36 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in > Denver, CO > > Fins up! I mean hands up! Not only am I interested in learning, after > you > certify me as a capable amateur, I will volunteer time to pass along that > knowledge. > > > > I certainly don't have any moral objection to GW looking to increase > revenue, but where is the justification for someone like me to shell out > the > cost of tuition, travel, lodging and meals for something that as far as I > can tell there is simply no commercial demand for. > > > > Anyway, my hand is up Chip and I promise not to wear my grass skirt and > coconut bra while learning! Grin. > > > > Donald > > A dyed in the wool ParrotHead.. > > > > .db > > ________________________________ > > From: Gary Metzler [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 11:30 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in > Denver, CO > > > > Hi Chip, > > > > I'm willing to learn. Keep us posted. > > > > From: Chip Orange [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 8:52 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in > Denver, CO > > > > so, why don't we look at doing these ourselves, as a series of TeamTalk > sessions? > > > > who is interested in helping to teach? > > > > who is interested in taking a scripting class using TeamTalk and taught by > volunteer amateurs? > > > > let's see a show of hands? > > > > Chip > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: bT [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 4:12 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in > Denver, CO > > > > Hi! > > > > Yes, but they want the money, for ths should be very easy to do instead > of going around the country. but, look at the cost for the 3 days, over > $800 > and the rest explains itself. > > > > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 2:55 PM > > Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in > Denver, CO > > > > Why not just offer these online? > > > > .db > > ________________________________ > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 2:13 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in Denver, > CO > > > > Greetings, > > The following event has been posted to the GW Micro Upcoming Events > <http://www.gwmicro.com/events> page: > > Name: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in Denver, CO > When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 to Friday, June 24, 2011 > Where: Denver, CO > What: Window-Eyes Beginner Script Writing Class > Who: Marc Solomon > Comments: Click here to register for the Window-Eyes Beginner/Intermediate > Script Writing class in Denver, Colorado! > <https://www.gwmicro.com/Training/Script_Training/Registration/?cid=CO-BEGIN > NER-SCRIPTING0611> > > GW Micro and Beyond Sight are excited to offer our Window-Eyes script > writing class for intermediate and beginner users in Colorado! > > This class is for people who have little or no script-writing experience. > You will, however, need to have a good working knowledge of Window-Eyes. > It > is highly recommended that you have taken the Window-Eyes training class > within the past 12 months. The Beginner/Intermediate script writing class > offers the ability for anyone interested in scripting to be able to come > and > learn how to use scripts, configure scripts, and create scripts with no > prior knowledge of scripting required. A large focus is placed on the > basics > of scripting, and how to get started creating your own scripts, as well as > how to use scripts to make applications more accessible. If you have used > scripting languages from competing screen readers in the past, this is the > perfect opportunity for you to get up to speed with Window-Eyes scripting! > > Due to the large amount of material this class covers, the training will > be > a 3-day class. The class will be held on June 22, 23, and 24 at Beyond > Sight, which is located at: > > 5650 S. Windemere Street > Littleton, CO 80120 > > For directions to the training location, please call Beyond Sight at (303) > 795-6455. Space is limited, so sign up soon! > > The cost for this class is $895. 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