[Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Just interested to find out how many of you use NVDA as your primary. I am one of them. Many thanks in advance. Take care. -- Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog:

[Blind-Computing] Restoring my active desktop

2010-11-26 Thread niamh
Hi All I asked a couple of weeks ago about restoring my Active Desktop and I noticed a few answers, thank you all. However it turned out to be a very nasty piece of malware. a warning to you all it comes in an apparent email from DHL who i deal with all the time for work, destroyed my

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-26 Thread David
Hello Rosemarie; you should be able to get ServicePack3 through the MicrosoftWindowsUpdate. you can get a download if you wish to do it that way. however, through Microsoft, you will only get the files required for your computer. I did try the web site, I had no trouble accessing the page.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread Kuenga Chhoegyel
Hi, I don't use. As long as I can obtain JAWS, I would not opt. However, if I don't have JAWS License, Perhaps, NVDA is another good option. Kuenga Chhoegyel National Institute for the Visually Impaired, Khaling, Post Box: 42003 Bhutan. Mobile: +(975)17684860 e-mail:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread Nancy Shackelford
I have always used JAWS, but I would like to know what this NVDA is and how much it costs! TIA, Nance Nancy Shackelford Walk On Faith Trust In Love - Michael Reed - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread Francis E. Khan
It's free. - Original Message - From: Nancy Shackelford ladym74...@netcommander.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader I have always used JAWS, but I would like to know what

Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread Andre Williams
Chris. How does people posting whether or not they use NVDA help anyone or is related to the goals of this list? Once you discover they are using the product, then what are you going to do with this information? Andre -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread Janie Degenshein
I have jaws as well and love it I use system access too as an alternative to teach to the senior population Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-26 Thread Janie Degenshein
what does sp3 exactly do? How do you check if you have this ? Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: David Sent: Friday, November

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-26 Thread Gerald Levy
SP3 is the most recent service pack update to Windows XP. If you don't have it installed on your XP system, shame on you! SP3 is a collection of security updates and patches that addresses vulnerability issues in XP. To determine which service pack is currently installed on your XP

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-26 Thread Janie Degenshein
ve it on my old lap top with XP Thanks I have XP on my old lap top but... I am currently running windows 7 and office 2010 with Jaws 11 and 12 on my new laptop Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side

Re: [Blind-Computing] still having problems with web IE

2010-11-26 Thread David Ferrin
For some reason she has left the list for the time being so it is doubtful she'll receive your suggestions. She has been known to come and go like this. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Survey: NVDA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread David Ferrin
Personally I do not feel it is in the best interest of the list as a whole either so please conduct your survey in private. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: Andre Williams

[Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer

2010-11-26 Thread Francis E. Khan
I have been advised to get a new computer to help me do what I am doing and wonder whether it would be better to build a machine instead of purchasing one from the brands that are now available. This is what I want. My computer should be equipped with Windows 7 professional and I am told that

Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer

2010-11-26 Thread Andre Williams
Firstly, who will be building the machine? You, or a family member, or a computer store? I'm asking because prices will range significantly depending on who is building the machine. What is it that you're doing? no need to build a powerhouse of a computer if you will only be using NotePad and

[Blind-Computing] Jaws professional

2010-11-26 Thread niamh
What is the difference between regular Jaws and Jaws Professional? Thanks Niamh For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional

2010-11-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi. Nothing. It's more expensive and authorizes JAWS on all versions of Windows. Hope this helps. Take care. Chris H You can contact me in the following ways: E-mail and Facebook: challswor...@sky.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Blog:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional

2010-11-26 Thread niamh
thank you, precise and to the point, I love this group. Niamh - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional Hi. Nothing. It's more

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional

2010-11-26 Thread Andre Williams
Chris is right. If you have a need to control several computers or are running a server, or want to use pro versions of operating systems, then get the pro license. If you don't do any of these things then the standard Jaws license will do just fine. It should still be a crime that Freedom

Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer

2010-11-26 Thread Andre Williams
For what you are describing you should look into a big name computer manufacturer and make life easy on yourself. If you trust the person building the computer than you will save quite a bit of money if you build yourself. Andre - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional

2010-11-26 Thread Andre Williams
About 300 dollars! Andre - Original Message - From: niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 12:24 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional What is the difference between regular Jaws and Jaws Professional? Thanks Niamh For

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question About a Virus

2010-11-26 Thread Mike Barbara Arcadia
Hi Janet; SAS stands for Super Anti Spyware. Just click on the link below if you would like to download it. This link is for the free version. http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE Take care. Mike, - Original Message - From: Janet To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] survey NVdA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread DoubleLegal
I have never tried out NVDA; only because I have been a JAWS user for 9 years and am very used to it. JAWS was provided to me by my Vocational Rehab councilor so it has not cost me a cent. If I did not have that option, I'm sure I would give NVDA a serious try. - Original Message -

Re: [Blind-Computing] Jaws professional

2010-11-26 Thread DoubleLegal
Back in the day, I needed the professional version of JAWS to be able to write code in HTML, Visual Basic other programming languages. That was back in 2003 so that necessity may have changed since then. Ken - Original Message - From: niamh niam.mcke...@gmail.com To:

[Blind-Computing] Overriding pop up blocker

2010-11-26 Thread niamh
I have pop-up blocker running, I used to be able to hit shift and enter to override it, but it doesn't work any more. I am using Jaws 11, am I imagining that I used to be able to do it? Niamh For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer

2010-11-26 Thread Alan Robbins
Andre, Not so sure on the savings of building your own? I have not done so since being blind but did so on a regular basis when I still had sight. Toward the end, I was finding it difficult if not impossible to build my own for what I could buy a good off the shelf system. Just my opinion and

[Blind-Computing] daily information

2010-11-26 Thread David Ferrin
Daily Tip: Word Shortcuts Microsoft Word is perfectly navigable with a mouse and a few clicks on the Ribbon, but it also has loads of keyboard shortcuts that you can take advantage of while you're typing away. Once learned, these can make your work significantly more efficient. Here are a

[Blind-Computing] What is Bing

2010-11-26 Thread niamh
Most searches come up with this Bing thing, what is it and can I ban it? Niamh For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on getting a new computer

2010-11-26 Thread Andre Williams
We're talking building high-end not low-end stuff most people use on a daily basis. An I-7 quadcore processor at 3 GHz will set you back $300. High-end Corsair dominator ram will set you back about $170 for 6 gigs. A western digital VelociRaptor HD will set you back about $270. A good

Re: [Blind-Computing] What is Bing

2010-11-26 Thread heather kd5cbl
But you can make sure it is not your default search engine when you set up ie8. Just go through the steps and pick a different engine like google! I personally despise Bingand the way it works, just me! Heather - Original Message - From: Steve Stewart stev...@suddenlink.net To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] survey NVdA as primary screen reader

2010-11-26 Thread Joshua Klander
For a while I used NVDA as my primary screen reader, but then I got jaws. - Original Message - From: DoubleLegal doublele...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Date sent: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:56:35 -0700 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] survey NVdA as primary screen reader