Doesn't GPRS count as mobile, as well? Just because something 'works', does not mean that it is supported. (Example: We may see instances with JAWS where braille displays do work with JAWS, but whose use is not 'supported' for use with JAWS by FS.)
----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting started with Skype and Jaws. Oh right, Skype claim that GPRS isn't supported for voice calls. I therefore think we should tell them that it does. -- Chris Hallsworth e-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] Skype: chrishallsworth7266 ----- Original Message ----- >From: "Van Der Walt Riana" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:53 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting started with Skype and Jaws. > Hello Chris and List, > > It is not correct that a broadband connection is needed to use skype. > > I've only last week used skype versions 3.8 and 4 via a gprs connection > with speed 460.8 kbps and was told that the voice output doesn't drag. > > I was obliged to use my cel phone via gprs as a modem and was able to > establish a gprs connection via both my pc with skype 4 and a notebook > with version 3.8. The notebook's internal microphone doesn't work well > though, but there seems to be no loss in voice quality using a logitec > USB headset. > > However, calls were dropped from time to time in lengthy skype cessions, > although it happened less if the call was initiated from the side that > was using a broadband connection. > > Years ago I've even used it on a dialup connection with spead 42.6 kbps, > but then the voices drag much, making it sound like a flat battery used > with a voice tape recording. > > Regards > > Riana > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris > Hallsworth > Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 5:58 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting started with Skype and Jaws. > > For Skype you need a broadband or better internet connection, a > microphone > and a good PC. Windows XP works with Skype and so does JAWS 9, but you > should get the free scripts from www.dlee.org/skype. Why not join the > Skype > English mailing list. I think the sub info is > [email protected]. That way you've got a forum to ask > > Skype-related queries. Hope this helps. > > -- > Chris Hallsworth > e-mail: [email protected] > MSN: [email protected] > Skype: chrishallsworth7266 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Larry Stansifer" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 4:46 PM > Subject: [JAWS-Users] Getting started with Skype and Jaws. > > >> Hi Folks, >> >> I have been considering setting up a skype account however I >> have no idea where to begin. >> I guess the short version is how does it work? and what do I >> need? >> I am currently using windows XP-Pro and Jaws 9.current. >> >> TNX >> >> Larry >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > NB: This email and its contents are subject to our email legal notice > which can be viewed at http://www.doj.gov.za/about_web/disclaimer.htm > If you are unable to access the Disclaimer, send an email request for the > disclaimer to [email protected] and we will send you a copy of the > Disclaimer. > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
