Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13

2012-09-13 Thread John Carvalho
Do you girls have audio manager installed once you do that,if you got books down loaded you should find them in your library. I had the same problem when I had it too. John Carvalho -Original Message- From: Claudia Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:50 AM To:

[Blind-Computing] A liniar question

2012-09-13 Thread Cliff Smales
I'd like to check my line spacing and, if necessary, reset it so that my line spacing is 1.5, rather than double. I've not had to do this in years, so, any help would be greatly appreciated. Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

[Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for Blind Computer Users

2012-09-13 Thread Gerald Levy
A new captcha solving service designed expressly for blind computer users has just been launched. Called ZCaptcha, it sounds similar to the defunct Solona captcha-solving service whereby captchas are decoded by sighted human operators submitted to them by blind users. There is a nominal fee

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13

2012-09-13 Thread Angelo DeMarsico
What is 'audio manager'?Angelo -Original Message- From: John Carvalho Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 6:57 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13 Do you girls have audio manager installed once you do that,if you got books

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for Blind ComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread Merv Keck
I'll probably get a lot of people upset for saying this but until last year I was a high partial. I used to solve captias for a lot of my totally blind wife's friends for free when I could see to do it because I thought anyone who charged per captia was taking advantage of blind people. Now

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread Mich
I feel the same way plus even the audio capchas are crap since you can hardley understand the bloody things. from Mich. - Original Message - From: Merv Keck blind5spar...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 8:25 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] A liniar question

2012-09-13 Thread Mike B.
Hi Cliff, Try the following; Ctrl-1 for normal typing ctrl-2 for double spacing and ctrl-5 for 1 and a half spacing. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my ILazyBoy. - Original Message - From: Cliff Smales To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 13,

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for Blind ComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread Alex Stone
Merv, completely agree with you here! There's enough stuff that we as blind people have to pay extra for already without adding capchas to the list. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread David Ferrin
Just to follow up on this thread before it gets out of hand I would like you all to consider the following thoughts. Many of you out there are well aware of the fact that I share my time and skills quite openly but then I run into a problem. It turns out that when I do that for too many people

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread Gerald Levy
Unfortunately, the use of image captcha is so widespread and firmly entrenched, that it will probably never be completely replaced with a more blind-friendly alternative. You can whine all you want about the unfairness of being charged for a service that sighted folks take for granted, but

[Blind-Computing] Captcha and Screen Reader

2012-09-13 Thread Tom Vos
David, You commented that with one of the major screen readers you can avoid the use of a captcha service. Do you mean that JAWS has something built in for solving captchas? Tom For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread Angelo DeMarsico
It seems to me that the service-provider should be compensated; however, should the charge not be applied to the entity that creates the Capcha barrier to the blind? I assume the Capcha industry is a for-profit affliction to us? Angelo -Original Message- From: Merv Keck Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Captcha and Screen Reader

2012-09-13 Thread David Ferrin
I was pointing out if you have the money for a screen reader then you most likely have a spare $0.21 laying around. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Servicefor BlindComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread David Ferrin
I must say good job Gerald, I believe in giving credit where credit is due. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for Blind Computer Users (UNCLASSIFIED)

2012-09-13 Thread Stephan, William S NWK
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE This is outstanding! Now perhaps I can get a Gmail account of my very own. Thanks for sharing. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Captcha and Screen Reader

2012-09-13 Thread Gerald Levy
The way ZCaptcha works is that you have to register with them and add at least $5 to your account using Paypal before you can submit your first captcha for decoding. You will then be charged 21 cents each time you submit a captcha. This seems reasonable enough. But what if ZCaptcha for

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread J.Cyr
While I do agree with what you say I have to admit I'm very happy to find out there is such a service because there is a real need for it. However, to those of you who think Captcha is here to stay I vigorously disagree that an inaccessible Captcha needs to be here to stay. There are many

Re: [Blind-Computing] New Captcha-Solving Service for BlindComputerUsers

2012-09-13 Thread mark
Hi David, I agree that a person can get quite over extended on volunteering. As far as the capture images go, the people who are upset about paying for capture solving can still use the add on for Mozilla. So, I am not sure what all the disturbance is about. Just my thoughts. God

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13

2012-09-13 Thread John Carvalho
I meant to say audible manager John Carvalho -Original Message- From: Angelo DeMarsico Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 7:32 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13 What is 'audio manager'?Angelo -Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13

2012-09-13 Thread John Carvalho
It helps you down load your books from the sight. John Carvalho -Original Message- From: John Carvalho Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 12:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Audible Player and Jaws13 I meant to say audible manager John

Re: [Blind-Computing] A liniar question

2012-09-13 Thread Cliff Smales
Hello, Mike: I tried the keystrokes that you advised. If they offered any change, Jaws didn't tell me about it. My office suite is Microsoft 2003, if that's of any help. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

[Blind-Computing] set up yahoo or gmail messenger on i.e. 7 and 8

2012-09-13 Thread Tom Clary
i'm having a very hard time getting through the set up of yahoo or gmail messenger on i.e. 7 and 8. any suggestions For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] accessing archives

2012-09-13 Thread Linda Judeich
Hello! I'm new to this list and thought I'd check the archives to see if my questions have already been answered but I can't access the archives file. When I click on archives on the main info page, it tells me none have been posted. I'd appreciate assistance! Thanks ! Linda J For answers

Re: [Blind-Computing] accessing archives

2012-09-13 Thread David Ferrin
Go to the help page and down toward the bottom you will find the links for the list archives. I use an external archiving service to keep from getting my web space from being filled up. David Ferrin Compromise is never good if it means sacrificing a principle. - Original Message - From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] A liniar question

2012-09-13 Thread Mike In Calli 4 NI A
Hi Cliff, I don't think that Jaws reports the line spacing change unless you press, Insert + Page down or, Insert + F. Here are a couple of other notes; Doing it manually, not sure what you mean specifically. Control-1 is single, control-2 is double, control-5 is 1.5. You can find line