Re: [Blind-Computing] Bit Rate

2011-04-01 Thread Jacob Kruger
Here's a link to the wikipedia article on bitrate: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitrate Aside from that, in terms of audio files, in general, the bitrate is referred to in kbps = kilo bits per second - as in each second of the audio track would include something like 192 kilo bits, and since

Re: [Blind-Computing] NVDA Not Speaking File Extensions

2011-04-01 Thread Jacob Kruger
Are they being displayed? By default, windows XP will hide the display thereof in windows explorer since it shows graphical icoms to represent file types to sighted users. One of the first things I do on any new machine is go to windows explorer, navigate to something like C: drive, hit alt

[Blind-Computing] List Guidelines Reminder

2011-04-01 Thread Moderator
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Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy of MicroSoft 2003program

2011-04-01 Thread Francis E. Khan
Thanks for the information. I understand that you can have a virtual XP system on your Windows 7 installation and I was told that you need to use Windows 7 professional. My nephews are trying to persuade me to upgrade to 7 professional and they have also offered to assemble a 64-bit system

Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy ofMicrosoft2003program

2011-04-01 Thread Francis E. Khan
Does the Mac work with JAWS? - Original Message - From: John M. jobhun...@box547.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy ofMicrosoft2003program 1. Outlook is included in Office 2003

[Blind-Computing] jaws on a mac

2011-04-01 Thread David Ferrin
The short answer is no it does not. 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: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 8:55 AM

Re: [Blind-Computing] Want to purchase a copy ofMicrosoft2003program

2011-04-01 Thread John M.
No, I did not consider moving to Office 2007. I am a light user of Word and Excel and did not want to spend the extra $$ to move to 2007. I will most likely also use Outlook 2003, as OE does not work with Win 7 and I have never found Thunderbird to work that well with Jaws. I wish that Open

[Blind-Computing] Office 2007 a Mac

2011-04-01 Thread Alan Robbins
I have some power point files I need to share with a family member who has a Mac rather than a PC. I am currently using XP Pro and Office 2000. My understanding is that Microsoft Office 2007 and beyond files can be viewed on a Mac? Since I do not have a Mac to try this on just wondering if this is

[Blind-Computing] Gold wave Question

2011-04-01 Thread Michael Amaro
Hello Listers, I am using gold wave 5.56 XP pro jaws 11. Ware do I have to install the latest scripts? Is there any tips and tricks on recording etc? Thanks Michael Windows Live ID: mikeam...@earthlink.net Skype ID: mikeameli e-mail: mikeam...@earthlink.net John F. Kennedy Ask not what your

Re: [Blind-Computing] Gold wave Question

2011-04-01 Thread David Ferrin
There is an audio tutorial on where to install jaws scripts on the server, it walks you through the entire process. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] Changing the volume of various sound cards in windows 7

2011-04-01 Thread David Ferrin
I believe somebody asked this earlier this morning or at least I hope it was on this list. Never the less what I found out is as follows: I type sndvol and hit enter in the run dialog box. This opened up the volume control and then I tabbed over to a split button and hit enter. That opened up a

[Blind-Computing] booting up question

2011-04-01 Thread angelina stabile
Hello I have and old computer. It has jaws 7 and windows m e. When I turn it on, it says boot up failure please insert system disk. I put the disk in and nothing happens. Does this mean that the hard drive is gone? Can I fix it? Thanks Angelina Stabile Thanks Angelina Stabile For answers to

[Blind-Computing] Big problem with avat antivirus.

2011-04-01 Thread carliss
Listers, I have tried and tried to get Avast internet security to work on my office computer, and it just will not! Every time I install it the computer crashes! Infact, it looks like any avast program above version5 don't like my machine! When the computer crashed I couldn't even bring it up

Re: [Blind-Computing] Big problem with avat antivirus.

2011-04-01 Thread Gerald Levy
Why don't you just uninstall Avast and switch to a more accessible anti-virus program like Microsoft Security Essentials? Gerald - Original Message - From: carliss seeje...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 5:32 PM Subject:

[Blind-Computing] internet explorer 9 problem

2011-04-01 Thread Yvonne Oliver
Hello For some reason I am having a problem with internet explorer 9. The problem is this. When I start I e 9 it loads with no problem My opening page is there and I can arrow up and down with no problem. However when I visit a website either by pressing f6 or by going to favourites the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Big problem with avat antivirus.

2011-04-01 Thread angelina stabile
what version do you have of windows? - Original Message - From: carliss seeje...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 5:32 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Big problem with avat antivirus. Listers, I have tried and tried to get Avast internet

[Blind-Computing] USB Hubs

2011-04-01 Thread Niamh
I am using Jaws 12 and Windows XP at work. I have for different USB connections constantly, and occasionally I have to unplug and attach another. I looked on Amazon at hubs and got a headache. What should I be looking for? I am plugging in two printers, a second keyboard, a harddrive backup

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer 9 problem

2011-04-01 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Yvonne, I haven't been following the progress of IE 9,so I don't know if it is out of beta yet, and if it isn't, you might want to wait until it is. Also, you might want to check the Freedom Scientific website to see if they have any info on which version of Jaws is most compatible with

Re: [Blind-Computing] Big problem with avat antivirus.

2011-04-01 Thread carliss
Listers, I have windows7 ultimate, and it seems like avast6 and windows7 don't get along. I hope I can change that. Carliss -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of angelina stabile Sent: Friday, April

Re: [Blind-Computing] Big problem with avat antivirus.

2011-04-01 Thread angelina stabile
Get rid of avast and use mse. - Original Message - From: carliss seeje...@satx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Big problem with avat antivirus. Listers, I have windows7 ultimate, and it seems like avast6