Took it for a spin on Win7 64-bit, and found it to be much better than the
previous version
navigation and operation seem to be very smooth, and work as advertised.
Although I don't read as quick as I navigate, increasing the reading rate
was very nice with no distortion.
HTH,
Rick Justice
Hi Jose,
My system tray only has V for Volume and then I have to follow the adjust
volume menu.
But, if I mute it, I would have to memorize the steps to get back to uncheck
the mute button because since jaws got muted you're up the creek without a
paddle.
I like the insert + spacebar +S to turn
Hi Mike,
Did you try a restart?
Try another day or maybe the files were corrupted.
Jorge
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Mike B.
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:38 PM
To:
It does look very interesting to me as well. I have always said that the
training material is top noch to me at least.
David Ferrin
A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from
a simpler system that worked perfectly.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List
dear jaws-users,
I would like to know wich new voices are introduced with vocalizer expressive?
I just read a long document with eva and I am impressed with the
natural reading of a long text!
secondly is there a way to turn of the wheels on a focus 40 braille display?
thanks in advance, Mitchel
You might want to mute JAWS speech if you're listening to radio or TV
on-line, particularly if the Web page is updating frequently, or if
you're recording something with software on your computer.
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From: Jorge Rivas jorgethehang...@gmail.com
To:
Hi list. I heard somewhere the JFW15 would be able to be installed on certain
tablets, in addition to laptops and PC's. Is this true and if so has anyone
tried it yet?
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
If you are talking of the US ones? Ava is the only real new one from what I
could tell. Man is she responsive. Yes, I'm typing this on a Win 8 Pro
Inspireon 15R 5520 lap top ansd man is it fast. But I digress. I just
couldn't help but notice the spead of the response. The other ones seemed to
be
Muting speech is great if you have a braille display. Sometimes the
sound of silence is priceless.
On 9/11/2013 04:02, Jorge Rivas wrote:
Hi Jose,
My system tray only has V for Volume and then I have to follow the adjust
volume menu.
But, if I mute it, I would have to memorize the steps to
Hello list
Does anyone know what the correct screen resolution should
be for the 15 beta. Jfw installed properly but apart from
the jestures not working I find that if I use an external
keyboard and I activate the jaws cursor and I use the arrow
keys the only thing I hear is blank blank.
Yes jaws should be able to be installed on tablets like the serfice
since it has touch navigation and touch screen support.
On 9/11/13, john frei...@295.ca wrote:
Hi list. I heard somewhere the JFW15 would be able to be installed on
certain tablets, in addition to laptops and PC's. Is this true
John, have a read the what's new section. You'll find this information and
toher more about this release.
-Original Message-
From: john
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:54 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] jaws15
Hi list. I heard somewhere the JFW15
Hi John
Yes, I use it on a Lenovo Thinkpad2 tablet with Windows 8.
The jestures do not work but it works fine with an external
keyboard, in fact, Jaws 14 did also work.
If you listen to the fs cast 81 from freedomscientific you
will hear that Eric demonstrates jfw 15 beta on a Surface
pro
It will work on the surface pro, and the other windows 8 tablets, but
these aren't the cheaper ones. They had a good demo in the fs-cast. I
think for now, I'd not buy a tablet, something like the Lenovo Yoga
looks a lot more appealing to me.
On 9/11/2013 08:54, john wrote:
Hi list. I
I am curious about that myself, Especially the installation process. I can't
imagine it is accessible, but I hope so.
David Ferrin
Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones
that mind don't matter.
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From: JAWS-Users-List
friends, I'll try my best to explain this. but, i fear i may be the
only one. or, maybe I did something wrong.
for some weird reason on the beta release i for the life of me,
cannot find the option to change synthesizer languages. if that
wasn't bad enough, not only in eloquence, but on the
Allison, Ava, Smantha, and Tom are the U.S. voices. However, they are very
expressive as was discussed in the latest FS cast as compared to previous
versions. The direct version does not indicate caps by raising pitch like
the expressive version. I am using Ava myself and am very happy with the
Hi Guys,
I have installed the U.S. Vocalizer Expressive voices on my machine. I have
used Ava a little and I don't think that I have ever heard a happier
sounding synthetic voice, unlike Samantha, who always sounds a little mad.
I wish that Ava was available for my iPhone. Overall though, for
The Vocalizer voices each have only one language that they support. If you
want a different language, you have to get a different voice.
HTH,
Scott Duck
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of randy tijerina
Sent: Wednesday,
Aren't their two versions of internet explorer in windows 8, the metro
one and the real one? You might make sure you're using the real one. I
don't know if firefox is any better, but it is always good to have it
around in case internet explorer gets messed up by spyware or what have you.
Hi Mike,
Go to the desktop and open jaws.
Press alt + U and up arrow to the script manager I think.
Open it and jaws has it's own script files.
I entered on it, but nothing happen.
I don't understand your question on drop box jaws script files?
I don't have a problem with DROP BOX MIKE.Jaws is
Hi,
I don't know what version of Windows that you are using. I use Windows 8.
The JAWS cursor works differently in Windows 8 because of some of the behind
the scenes accessibility stuff that I don't understand and, in my
experience, it doesn't work as well. Sense I have switched to Windows 8, I
Hello,
You use control+p for play and control+p again for pause.
Roger
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:51 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Hanks for the link.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Mike B.
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:03 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Dropbox Scripts For
Hi All,
Does anyone have the scripts mentioned in this portion of an article I
copied?
While it is true that you can press the keystroke Insert+F11 in order to
view the Dropbox notifications in the Windows System Tray, (such as whether
files
are uploading/downloading or if all files are
Hi David,
I'm aware of the scripts for checking Dropbox status opening my Dropbox
folder but, the script I would be interested in is the 1 for, working with
your Preferences. The Preferences multi-page Dialog Box is also made more
accessible. Thank you very much for the reminder though.
I did not know that there were scripts for that particular screen. I am
interested as well.
David Ferrin
Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones
that mind don't matter.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List
Mine boots with the beta. You can always shut it off and go back to the
old version, the shortcut is still on your desktop. I have yet to need
to do so, myself.
On 9/11/2013 10:53, Vicky Vaughan wrote:
To those of you who have already put JAWS Beta 15 on your computer, when
you boot up, do
Jose,
I only have one soundcard so couldn't understand what the problem was. It
turns out to be a relatively simple fix which seems to have something to do
with the configuration of this case rather than the properties of the
soundcard. With a bit of experimentation, my son found that I
Lenny, as I said in previous message, this isn't a matter of a secondary
soundcard or USB headphones, does that even make sense? Anyway, problem
appears solved.
Susan
-Original Message-
From: Lenny McHugh
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 8:01 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
I couldn't switch to the previous version.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Chris Hill
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:15 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re:
I've tried my braille edge with usb and bluetooth, and as far as I can
tell, you can't shut off the display turn it back on and have jaws find
it again without restarting jaws. Is this working for other displays?
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
Not with the latest update of Fs reader.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Jorge Rivas
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:50 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re:
Very good observation Chris. The Yoga is the way to go from what we have seen
here at the office.
Eric Damery
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of Chris Hill
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:04 AM
To:
You can install JAWS 15 on Windows Pro tablets (like the MS Surface Pro) or on
touch screen laptops just as you would on a regular PC.
Eric
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf
Of David Ferrin
Sent: Wednesday, September 11,
Hi David,
The scripts for the preferences script along with the check status opening
the Dropbox folder are supposed to be available at:
www.astec-at.co.uk
But, I couldn't find them. Alex stated that they might have to be
purchased.
Take care.
Mike
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Hi, I am using windows 8 with jaws 14 and having problems with form fields on
web pages on internet explorer, is there a different internet browser which
might work better with Jaws?
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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Chris,
That's why we have the control key for silence.
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From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Chris Hill
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:32 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unmuting
Hi miss Lynch,
I know how the control works, but I'm not using a brail display.
I went back and copy your reply:
You might want to mute JAWS speech if you're listening to radio or TV
on-line, particularly if the Web page is updating frequently, or if you're
recording something with software on
Why the jestures don't work in your lenovo?
-Original Message-
From: Fanus
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:03 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws15
Hi John
Yes, I use it on a Lenovo Thinkpad2 tablet with Windows 8.
The jestures do not work
Not the surface, it doesn't use real windows, it uses windows rt, the
surface pro is the one that uses real windows.
On 9/11/2013 08:59, Isaac Hebert wrote:
Yes jaws should be able to be installed on tablets like the serfice
since it has touch navigation and touch screen support.
On
Haven't had the chance to play with the beta yet, but was curious to know if
with this version or eve with the old FS reader there is a way to insert
notes or annotations or to highlight text and so on for studying purposes?
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List
Hi Jorge,
Thank you very much for your reply. I did get all the help books
downloaded, finally. I was trying to download / install all of them at once
instead of doing a few at a time. Downloading / installing 5 at a time
worked out well. Thanks again.
Take care.
Mike
This email was sent
I take your word for it, guess I'd like to hear a demonstration is all since
tablets are out of my area of experience.
David Ferrin
A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from
a simpler system that worked perfectly.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List
Check more carefully. I expect you can, either with the second jaws
shortcut on your desktop, or by running it directly if need be.
On 9/11/2013 11:54, Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews wrote:
I couldn't switch to the previous version.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original
Yes, I have jaws 15 come on at start up.
No problems so far...
-Original Message-
From: Vicky Vaughan
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:53 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Beta Release
To those of you who have already put JAWS Beta 15 on your
Doesn't do what I want, I want silence for a long period of time while
still interacting with the pc, that's where insert-space followed by s
is valuable.
On 9/11/2013 09:59, Jorge Rivas wrote:
Chris,
That's why we have the control key for silence.
-Original Message-
From:
When reading with a braille display, you are also navigating. the
control key only pauses speech; it doesn't stop it. when you press
another key JAWS speech will restart.
- Original Message -
From: Jorge Rivas jorgethehang...@gmail.com
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent:
I'll try running it.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Chris Hill
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 1:50 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Beta Release
Hi,
The solution is the new feature touch cursor . You can switch to the
touch cursor by pressing inset plus shift plus ;.
HTH
Godwin Adoyi
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Scott Duck
Sent: Wednesday, September 11,
Hi Jorge,
There is a script that allow you to check your Dropbox status open your
Dropbox folder by assigning a keystroke to it. Thank you very much for your
reply.
Take care.
Mike
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- Original Message -
From: Jorge Rivas
To:
The jaws beta.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Vicky Vaughan
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:53 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Beta Release
To
Hi Alex,
Thank you very much for your reply. Well, if they want money for them, you
would think they would make them a little easier to find! LOL LOL
Thanks again.
Take care.
Mike
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- Original Message -
From: Alex Stone
To:
Well, the control key isn't the answer. And I'm not miss, or Mrs,
either. Mr, in fact.
- Original Message -
From: Jorge Rivas jorgethehang...@gmail.com
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:07 PM
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unmuting Windows System
Check the scripts page Mr. Mike.
David Ferrin
Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones
that mind don't matter.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Mike B.
Sent: Wednesday, September 11,
I wish they had a way to update the voices with the check for updates
feature.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Merv Keck
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:46 AM
To:
Nicole,
FS reader is used to read daisy books.
Maybe you never downloaded any or on the jaws installation disk there is a
check to automatically install the daisy books lessons.
Jorge
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of
I couldn't find any audio.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Rick Justice
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:36 AM
To: Jaws-Users List
Subject: [JAWS-Users] FSReader 3.0
Took it for a
To those of you who have already put JAWS Beta 15 on your computer, when you
boot up, do you boot up with it or with your oficial Jaws?
I'm drawing a blank as to what happened in the past.
Thank you to all! I just want to know what to expect.
Vicky
-Original Message-
From: Cristóbal
I'm not certain, but I have a feeling you have to pay for them.
Cheers
Alex
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Mike B.
Sent: 11 September 2013 15:52
To: Jaws-Users List
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Dropbox Scripts For Jaws
Hi
There is no correct screen resolution for jfw. Resolution depends on
your device. I'd suggest contacting tech support, what you are
experiencing may well be normal with windows 8, or something may not be
installed correctly.
On 9/11/2013 08:52, Fanus wrote:
Hello list
Does anyone know
Hi Mike,
What you are looking for is called:
J-Tools
Below is the link for the download, and more info, on this, Free
set of scripts for Jaws.
Everyone should read the page carefully, you will find a link to download
the user manual
as well as a link to download the actual script set.
These have
Eric, what about Dell's touch pad that they offer if you don't want to pay
$300 for a touch monitor? You can also use it with a lap top too. It's $60
and if I do recall correctly, it is 10 point touch. It's one of the extra
things you can get with your brand new PC as you build it. Which I do plan
Mine now uses 15 as the defalt. Which is cool to me. I love it so far.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Vicky Vaughan
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:53 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re:
Hi, I would like to know how to find the url in youtube videos using
jaws. thanks Kemal
For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:
http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Hi, what problems exactly are you having with the form fields? Thanks.
Judy Tallie
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Suey
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:07 AM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject:
Hola Señor Justice,
Moocho cool! Thank you very much for your hardwork. You're a gentleman a
scholar.
Take care.
Mike
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- Original Message -
From: Rick Justice
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:50 PM
I'm using Ava right now. She'f quite expressive no pun entended but not as
much as I expected. I'm no longer using Elequence. I'm just using Ava. It's
so disappointing they got rid of Jenn though. I loved Jenn. She was a very
good reading voice. But then again, I may have just gotten too use to
Well, don't know about all of that, but you are welcome.
I plan on having a look at these tools this evening.
HTH,
Rick Justice
Tomorrow's another day, another way!
and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!
- Original Message -
From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net
To:
List,
I just had a quick question. To me, it seems that the old Vocalizer
Direct voices that are still here in Expressive, specifically Tom,
Karen, Samantha, and the rest of the English speaking voices, all
sound the same. They don't sound different to me compared to Ava or
Allison. In other
My impression is that teh improvements are centered on responsiveness and in
the area of pich changes when reviewing capital letters while reading
characters one at a time.
David Ferrin
Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones
that mind don't matter.
I wish they had celebrity voices. Dr. Phil, maybe Stephen King.
Also, they should have other dialects.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Hamit Campos
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Hi Mike,
When I read how you downloaded the daisy files, I could have kick my self in
the--
Then, I remember I did it like you.
You did good mike take care.
Jorge
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]
I can't switch back. I take it the new version won't work with the vocalize
direct, so I should go ahead and uninstall them or wait until the next beta
update?
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Can anyone tell me how to do resurch it with a Braille display? I appreciate
the help.
Lois
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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
They start using Dr. Phil then for sure I'm hitting the trail.
David Ferrin
Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones
that mind don't matter.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Nicole
I forgot to say I am using Jaws 13, Focus 40 Blue, and windows 7.
Lois
-Original Message-
From: lois
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:06 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Braille displays
Can anyone tell me how to do resurch it with a Braille
hello, finding youtube URL is the same as moving to the browser's
address bar. thus, window standard keystroke alt + D will work. it
will bring you focus to the browser's address bar. it works in any web
addresses including youtube. and since this command automatically
highlights the URL, you can
Hi Susan,
I hook up my extra laptop to my stereo from the ear jack to the auxillary
input.
I run my Itunes player and work with jaws in stereo, It sounds like Barry
White is the new Jaws voice.
Just need the right wire with the male adapter on both endsand radio
Sorry, my bust, LOL...
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Flor Lynch
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:49 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Unmuting Windows System Volume
Well, the
ame here, then the mute will be over used, god not him. susie
-Original Message-
From: David Ferrin
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:16 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] new voices?
They start using Dr. Phil then for sure I'm hitting the trail.
Hi Nicole,
They do, there is one called Jorge and he speaks Spanish...
LOL!
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:50 PM
To:
The cast of Harry Potter could join in, the cast of Nashville. They could
have a downloadable voice package. Maybe they could have some more
languages.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
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http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
I meant other languages they don't currently have.
Mellissa Green
@GreenNovelist
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Jorge Rivas
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:44 PM
To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com
Subject:
Ah, good point. That reminds me then, how about Liz Phair. Yeah, she's 46 or
47 now, but she still sounds girlly.
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of Nicole Valicia Thompson-Andrews
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:50
I use it too when i'm reading a spanish website or an email. it's cool!.
At 07:43 PM 9/11/2013, you wrote:
Hi Nicole,
They do, there is one called Jorge and he speaks Spanish...
LOL!
-Original Message-
From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On
Behalf Of
Well I started the install and theclick when the system is being checked was
progressing. Then the message that 40 minute demo is up. I had to get my
wife to finish the install. It stopped talking before the type of install
was selected.
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Please visit my web page
It’s motivational,
Hi,
I am having turned on JF15 Beta. Onetime it happened, that JF stopped
speaking in log-on screen, when I locked my computer.
Kind Regards / Mit
freundlichen
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