Re: [Blind-Computing] computer starting before pressing poweron

2009-12-26 Thread Jacob Kruger
I think it's meant that when the power is connected to the computer, it automatically turns on as if it was suspended instead of actually being powered off. In other words, does the computer actually get told to turn off, or do you just disconnect the UPS power supply to it? That might be

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help needed to navigate I E version 8

2009-12-26 Thread Jacob Kruger
That does seem to do it now that just tested it after loading the google accessible search, but it doesn't tell me anything apart from the keystroke if I turn on jaws help, so not sure if it's jaws specific or built into IE8 itsself? Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread David Ferrin
I wonder if you could create a list of groups each containing 20 members. It might not work but it sounds like it's worth a try. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett deparr...@prtcnet.org

Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing my search engine to Google from Yahoo

2009-12-26 Thread Gerald Levy
Go to Tools menu, select Options dialog, and on the General page, type google.com in the edit field. Tab to Okay button, hit Space, and google will be set as your default home page in IE 8. Gerald - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread Reese
You might want to consider creating a mailing list. This is what I have done for my Company. Reese - Original Message - I send out a Daily Devotion and Word Of Wisdom to nearly 500 people per day. Recently, in an attempt to cut down on Spammers, my internet provider has set the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread Donnie Parrett
David, That's what I have done. But in order to get everyone in a group list, I have had to create 25 groups. I call them Daily Devotion #1, Daily Devotion #2, Daily Devotion #3, and so on. The only thing wrong with this is, that I will have to send out the email 25 different times in order

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread David Ferrin
The only other option is to create a mailing list as somebody else suggested probably on Yahoo Groups which you most likely don't know how to do unfortunately. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Donnie

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread David Ferrin
BTW creating such an animal is not difficult but maintaining it takes a bit of time and effort. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] Victor Stream, where's the best place to get one

2009-12-26 Thread Chris Feist
Hi all. For Christmas my folks are going to get me a Victor Stream or a comparable device. I really don't know a lot about which players are the best on the market, but I've heard the most about the Victor Stream and will most likely go with that one. I'm looking for advice on where to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Victor Stream, where's the best place to get one

2009-12-26 Thread blindguy
A lot of places sell the victor stream for the same price. One place to look is www.humanware.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Chris Feist Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 9:30 AM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread blindguy
People keep mentioning creating a mailing list, how do you do such a thing? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Reese Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 7:36 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread Kliph
What system or domain are you using? I do the same, list isn't quite as large, but I have no restrictions. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 6:49 AM

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread Kliph
Go to yahoogroups.com and go to the 3 easy steps to create a group. I own 2 groups, and they both have almost 400 members, once it's set up, it's as easy as pie. You send out 1 message, and everyone gets it. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread Seth Russell
Google also has very fine groups http://groups.google.com/ The question, of course, is: Which is more accessible? -- Seth Russell Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Seth-Russell/10470462538 Blogging: http://fastblogit.com/seth/ Developing: http://tagtalking.net/ Shopping:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread blindguy
So after creating this how do you get the word out for folks to join? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kliph Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 9:53 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread Seth Russell
Send them invitations. I do believe that these sites provide a process for inviting people to join. You might loose a large percentage of your people in the process ... people don't want to change. But if you have loyal devoted followers, they should all come over. Another disadvantage is

Re: [Blind-Computing] system tray

2009-12-26 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello list members i have in the system tray something called not connected i have no idea what this is as it gives no indication. all it says is those 2 words not connected any one able to assist with what this is? and can it be deleted if it serves no purpose? Yvonne - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] system tray

2009-12-26 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Do you have Nokia PCSuite installed? If so then its PCSync application runs in the tray and the not connected means no phones are connected and ready to be synchronized. Chris Hallsworth e-mail: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 I am also on

Re: [Blind-Computing] system tray

2009-12-26 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hello Chris thank you for that i as far as i know might have this installed but not sure however it would appear to be of no harm so i may as well leave it where it is then if i connect a phone if the suite isinstalled and working then it will change from not connected to whatever phone i have

Re: [Blind-Computing] Victor Stream, where's the best place to get one

2009-12-26 Thread Chris Feist
Hi. Thanks. That prompts another question. The NLS version of the VR Stream... would it also play books I download from Bookshare? I mean if I can borrow the NLS player and it's versatile enough for my needs, it might be better than buying one since they aren't cheap. Maybe. -Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] Victor Stream, where's the best place to get one

2009-12-26 Thread Chris Feist
Ah, it sounds like no matter what, the price may pretty much be what it's going to be. I'll have to concentrate more on warrantees and things like that before a purchase instead. thanks for the link. -Original Message- On Behalf Of blindguy A lot of places sell the victor stream for

Re: [Blind-Computing] Victor Stream, where's the best place to get one

2009-12-26 Thread Marilyn Walker
Chris, for answers, go to www.humanware.com which sells the vrs. THe version provided by NLS has an onboard speaker while the one anyone can buy uses ear buds and/or small external speakers. CHeck it out. I assume you are in the u s and can call your local Talking Books Center for more

Re: [Blind-Computing] Victor Stream, where's the best place to get one

2009-12-26 Thread Chris Feist
Yes, I'm in the US. Thanks. I'll go there and check it out. I know I'll at least want to be able to plug in my ear buds in any player I get. -Original Message- On Behalf Of Marilyn Walker Chris, for answers, go to www.humanware.com which sells the vrs. THe version provided by NLS

[Blind-Computing] how to get the computer to find a drive.

2009-12-26 Thread John Melia
my wife has a computer running xp home and I put a flash drive in it now this is a separate box that can handle several drives but her computer does not see it how can I get it to see it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread Kliph
In my experience, yahoo is more screen reader friendly than Google. But I've never been a fan of Google services except there search engine. Kliphton SR (devotional distribution email address) phantom3...@yahoo.com (twitter) http://twitter.com/kliphton72 (Face Book)

Re: [Blind-Computing] Distribution List Question

2009-12-26 Thread David Ferrin
It depends on which service you are using. The program for this list is the hardest to get a handle on but it is the most comprehensive. It is called mailman but it only comes with certain web hosting packages. I can have as many lists as I want to create but 3 is enough for me right now. David

[Blind-Computing] turning off the security prompt in internet explorer

2009-12-26 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, everyone, I just read the tips and tricks page on the jaws users site and followed the instructions for turning off the security prompting you get on some sites and it didn't work. I went on the Safeway.com site and I still got the prompt saying this site has both secure and non secure