Re: more mac voices article?

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
Here you go Josh: http://www.voicesformac.com/ On 3 Jul 2010, at 03:41, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi earlier someone posted a link to an article about more mac voices? could you repost that? I was gunna keep the digest but hit delete by mistake, was showing someone the computer. Josh --

Re: Just saw this on mac voices

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
And again, you can get them here: http://www.voicesformac.com/ On 3 Jul 2010, at 03:41, Dan Eickmeier wrote: Hmmm, interesting harticle. Where can you get these voices? It doesn't seem to say. Dan Eickmeier, Brantford Ontario Canada. MSN and email: va3ets2...@me.com, skype:va3ets.

Re: webkit and signature in email

2010-07-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hi All. I have a signature which I edited in the last version of OS 10. However, I can't edit my signature either. Kawal. On Jul 2, 2010, at 11:59 PM, Dan Eickmeier wrote: Yeah, you can create signatures. Josh, I'm curious as to how you got around the bug, of mail crashing, when

Re: just downloaded and installed my first apple program yay!

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
A couple of good websites for you are: www.versiontracker.com www.macupdate.com And, you could always select Software for Mac OS X from the Apple menu. On 3 Jul 2010, at 06:13, Allison Manzino wrote: Hi Alfredo, My first place to start would be download.com. Or just google those programs

RE: NFB Convention

2010-07-03 Thread Cameron
Hey. I'll be there from the fourth to the ninth so if anyone wants to get together to chat about Apple, music, skepticism, or play some guitar, feel free to drop me an e mail. I'm also putting on a music technology workshop on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00. If anyone is interested in

Re: cepstral voices for Mac

2010-07-03 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Allison, I'm afraid the Cepstral voices are very buggy and don't work well at all with VoiceOver. They are also very sluggish when they do work. The Infovox iVox voices are far superior in every way to Cepstral. They are responsive, work well with VoiceOver and sound much more realistic.

webkit question

2010-07-03 Thread chad baker
Hi how do i get my homepage to come up with webkit? I went to preferences and google is my default homepage. I red the webkit start page and didn't see no option to use my homepage. thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post

problem resolved with webkit displaying my homepage

2010-07-03 Thread chad baker
Hi my problem is resolved with webkit not loading my homepage. When i opened webkit i went to the link where it said where's my homepage. Then it gave instructions to disable it via terminal i tried it and no luck. The only way i can get to my homepage is to do cmd shift h. -- You received this

Re: Keyboard issues with fusion, suggestions?

2010-07-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Marshall, You have saved the day! I now have a jaws and PC cursor. Those who have trouble with this, please do it!! Kawal. On Jul 3, 2010, at 4:33 AM, Marshall Scott wrote: Hi, Here are my Sharpkes mappings Grave to Special Caps Lock Left Alt to Left Windows Left Windows to Left Alt

Re: networking question

2010-07-03 Thread Scott Howell
If your Mac is setup for DHCP, it will pickup the address and other info from the router/modem. If you have configured your network to use static IP addressing, then you still would do nothing. On Jul 2, 2010, at 9:51 PM, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi in case I gotta reset my verizon modem, how

Re: more mac voices article?

2010-07-03 Thread Krister Ekstrom
I'm wondering if Acapella is the only company around that offer scandinavian voices? Although the Swedish voices are quite good, i somehow can't get used to using them, i don't know why. /Krister 3 jul 2010 kl. 08.06 skrev Chris Moore: Here you go Josh: http://www.voicesformac.com/ On 3

Interesting thing with VoiceOver 4.0

2010-07-03 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hi guys, So I was adding commands to my Keyboard Commander, and noticed something. I went into the wrong category, and wanted to back out. I usually hit right arrow to go into the menu, and hit left arrow to go back out. Now, here is the weirdness. You don't get feedback. If you back out with

Re: Alarm Clock Apps for Ipod Touch

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
yes, try sleep machine, I like it and if you've got some vision you can see the led digital lock display it's pretty neat On Jul 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM, Courtney Curran wrote: Hi, Are there any accessible alarm clock apps that let you choose music from your Ipod to be your alarm? And also, are

Re: networking question

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
you set your modem up as you would on windows. you modem will always alway always be 192.168.1.1 and if you have a router the user/pass will always be set back to defaults. it is no different and you do it all through the browser On Jul 2, 2010, at 9:51 PM, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi in case I

Re: just downloaded and installed my first apple program yay!

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
for you beginners out there, to install any mac application you will usually download them as an application themselves or in a dmg. to open a dmg open as you usually would and copy out the application itself On Jul 2, 2010, at 10:50 PM, Alfredo wrote: I would like ot install a mac program

Re: list of accessible programs on the mac

2010-07-03 Thread Larry Skutchan
This is actually a great idea. I'll start the list with what I know if someone wants to post and manage it somewhere: Abby Fine Reader Express (OCR) Quicken Essentials (financial) Eclipse (programming environment) Bean (text editor) Open Office is somewhat useable (Office suite) Most of the

Re: networking question

2010-07-03 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
You shouldn't really have to worry about this sort of stuff. If you have 2 devices which it sounds like you do, your modem will in most cases get an ip from your isp without you having to do anything. It doesn't matter what ip address your router has since it would be an internal 192.xxx ip. Most

Re: networking question

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
not to mention this is a bit off topic and has nothing really to do with mac itself. On Jul 3, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Ben Mustill-Rose wrote: You shouldn't really have to worry about this sort of stuff. If you have 2 devices which it sounds like you do, your modem will in most cases get an ip from

webkit/safari and bct

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
Good morning all, When going on the submissions page of blind cool tech I see 2 choose buttons, a reset button and an upload button. instincts tell me that one of the choose buttons should be or actually is something else, but in fact, they both open a find dialogue. I was thinking perhaps it

selecting text with vo-return?

2010-07-03 Thread Josh Kennedy
Hi I tried selecting text inside an email message while interacting with the text using control option return at the start of where I wanted to select, and then again, control option return at the end of where I wanted to select text. Then I hit command c to copy but it didn't work. turns out

Re: Keyboard issues with fusion, suggestions?

2010-07-03 Thread Jeff Berwick
This looks promising...One question, how do we access Jaws keyboard help? I guess it has been a long time since I have used/needed this particular functionality. Thx, Jeff On 2010-07-02, at 11:33 PM, Marshall Scott wrote: Hi, Here are my Sharpkes mappings Grave to Special Caps Lock

Re: webkit/safari and bct

2010-07-03 Thread Larry Skutchan
Sorry Cody. The folks at bct got your podcast. We are currently running into problems related to getting time to review and post. We hope to get back on track in the middle of July when returning from travel. On Jul 3, 2010, at 8:24 AM, Cody Hurst wrote: Good morning all, When going on the

Re: soundflowre help

2010-07-03 Thread joseph
hi allison, what is audio hijack and is it free? best Allison Manzino wrote: Hi Joseph, Hmm, I'm unsure how to do this. I've often wondered how to do something similar with Imike. Do you have Audio Hijack? I wonder if there is some way of routing the system audio to sound flower and the

Re: webkit/safari and bct

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
Oh I was unaware that they had to be reviewed, I thought I had to provide a description but vo wasn't seeing the text field on the upload page as I've said kind of loosely explained how it works.. thanks Cody On Jul 3, 2010, at 9:34 AM, Larry Skutchan wrote: Sorry Cody. The folks at bct got

Re: Alarm Clock Apps for Ipod Touch

2010-07-03 Thread Courtney Curran
Hi, Thanks, but do you have to have vision, because I have none? Courtney On Jul 3, 2010, at 6:11 AM, Cody Hurst wrote: yes, try sleep machine, I like it and if you've got some vision you can see the led digital lock display it's pretty neat On Jul 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM, Courtney Curran wrote:

deleting files?

2010-07-03 Thread Josh Kennedy
Hi When in the finder, to delete a file I hit vo shift m and go down to move to trash. But is there a keyboard shortcut for this? Josh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: deleting files?

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
command delete On Jul 3, 2010, at 10:14 AM, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi When in the finder, to delete a file I hit vo shift m and go down to move to trash. But is there a keyboard shortcut for this? Josh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Alarm Clock Apps for Ipod Touch

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
nope, but vision would be a plus to see the led digital display, but all it does really is jsut display the time, but that's not necessary On Jul 3, 2010, at 10:05 AM, Courtney Curran wrote: Hi, Thanks, but do you have to have vision, because I have none? Courtney On Jul 3, 2010, at 6:11 AM,

questions about skype

2010-07-03 Thread Josh Kennedy
hey I just downloaded and installed skype. my first question, why does it seem like mac software takes up more megabytes than pc software? My second more important question, I had to use tab and shift tab to sign into skype, for some reason the vo cursor isn't seeing those combo boxes and

sending emails to multiple people?

2010-07-03 Thread Josh Kennedy
Hi How do I access my address book in mail? And how do I put multiple emails in the to field? on the pc I just type an email, hit enter, type another, etcetera. is that how you do it on mac also? Josh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: selecting text with vo-return?

2010-07-03 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Josh, On Jul 3, 2010, at 3:03 PM, Josh Kennedy wrote: I tried selecting text inside an email message while interacting with the text using control option return at the start of where I wanted to select, and then again, control option return at the end of where I wanted to select

spotlight and doc

2010-07-03 Thread Josh Kennedy
Hi How do I put apps on the doc on my mac, and how do I delete them if I don't want them there anymore? Also how do I go to spotlight and use it? Josh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: selecting text with vo-return?

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
I find using the shift whilst using the cursor keys works fine for selecting text, and use command + A to select all text. On 3 Jul 2010, at 14:03, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi I tried selecting text inside an email message while interacting with the text using control option return at the start

Re: list of accessible programs on the mac

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
You can find some accessible applications at: http://www.apple.com/accessibility/voiceover/applications.html If you know other applications which are accessible and are not on this list, then email accessibil...@apple.com to let them know so the application can be added. Regards Chris On 3

Re: deleting files?

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
Press command + backspace On 3 Jul 2010, at 15:17, Cody Hurst wrote: command delete On Jul 3, 2010, at 10:14 AM, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi When in the finder, to delete a file I hit vo shift m and go down to move to trash. But is there a keyboard shortcut for this? Josh -- You

Re: questions about skype

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
Josh, If you come across a button that has not been labelled, then press control + option + shift + H to see if there is a help label. These are available for Skype, this will enable you to label the application. Chris On 3 Jul 2010, at 15:30, Josh Kennedy wrote: hey I just downloaded and

dashboard

2010-07-03 Thread Josh Kennedy
Hi When I let my mac sit for awhile, it goes to sleep, then I hit control to bring it back up and the dashboard keeps coming up. How do I escape the dashboard or prevent it from coming up? Josh -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group.

Re: dashboard

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
if you use a program called tinker ctool you can disable dashboard On Jul 3, 2010, at 12:02 PM, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi When I let my mac sit for awhile, it goes to sleep, then I hit control to bring it back up and the dashboard keeps coming up. How do I escape the dashboard or prevent it

braille embosser for sale

2010-07-03 Thread Cody Hurst
Hi list, I've got a braille blazer from 2004 that I no longer want nor need as it is serial/paralell and can't use it with any of my machines. I am asking $1500 with original packaging, excellent condition. A bit off topic here I know but I figured I'd try all avenues I could to sell it Reply

Re: webkit/safari and bct

2010-07-03 Thread Allison Manzino
Hi Cody, I've had the same problem on the Windows side. I have tried to post several podcasts to BCT and have sent E-mails to the Gmail account with no response. I wonder what the choose button is. Allison My birds are winged blessings, they help me soar! On Jul 3, 2010, at 8:24 AM, Cody

Re: Pages09

2010-07-03 Thread Paul
Hello Anne. I went to the Apple Store and we tried the different outlining types. My instructor was able to see the numbering but we couldn't get Voice Over to speak them. Have you been able to get this working? On Jun 28, 5:37 am, Anne Robertson a...@anarchie.org.uk wrote: Hello Paul, On Jun

Re: soundflowre help

2010-07-03 Thread Allison Manzino
Hi joseph, Audio Hijack is a program used to hijack audio from Safari, Itunes, etc. It has a thirty day trial, but I know you can route things through Sound Flower. It's a great program, well worth the $30. You can download a demo from: http://www.rogueamoeba.com Allison My birds are winged

Re: webkit and signature in email

2010-07-03 Thread Allison Manzino
Hi everyone, I just had to work with Apple Mail till it opened and stayed open. I hope that helps. Allison My birds are winged blessings, they help me soar! On Jul 3, 2010, at 2:11 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: Hi All. I have a signature which I edited in the last version of OS 10.

Re: Just saw this on mac voices

2010-07-03 Thread Allison Manzino
Hi Dan and all, I think this is a company called Cepstral. THey don't work well with VoiceOver from my experience. But you can try a demo out by visiting: http://www.cepstral.com Allison My birds are winged blessings, they help me soar! On Jul 3, 2010, at 2:07 AM, Chris Moore wrote: And

How do I change time zones

2010-07-03 Thread Sarah Alawami
Ok I had location turned off but now I can't figure out ow to changte time zones? I turned locatin back on but it still thinks I'm in pisific time. Please help? S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send

Re: webkit/safari and bct

2010-07-03 Thread Maxwell Ivey Jr.
you know tom at white stick has a place for blindness related websites and blogs. maybe someone should email him and ask about adding a podcast section. just a thought, max On Jul 3, 2010, at 12:08 PM, Allison Manzino wrote: Hi Cody, I've had the same problem on the Windows side. I have

Re: Just saw this on mac voices

2010-07-03 Thread Dan Eickmeier
Ah ok. It didn't really say in the article that they were the cepstral voices that it was referring to. Dan Eickmeier, Brantford Ontario Canada. MSN and email: va3ets2...@me.com, skype:va3ets. Follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/va3ets On Jul 3, 2010, at 1:32 PM, Allison Manzino

Re: Just saw this on mac voices

2010-07-03 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hi, Actually, if you click on the links there that refer to the voices, it leads to a review on the site and it tells you which ones. So, in theory, yes it does. Just to clarify. Regards, Nic Mobile Me: nic2...@me.com GoogleTalk: chojiro1...@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Skype: Kvalme MSN

unable to send messages with hotmail account in mail

2010-07-03 Thread trahern culver
hey all i have a problem with mail. my problem is this when ever i try to send e-mails using my hot mail account in mail an error messages appears which basicly sais that out going SMTP surver is rong and that my e-mail account was rejected by it, how ever i can still check e- mails with my hot

MLB Game day audio and iPhone app

2010-07-03 Thread Kevin Gibbs
Guys, It's Saturday night July 3rd and there's a ton of games I could listen to on MLB.com through Gameday Audio if I wanted to pay $19.95. I haven't yet bought my iPhone because I'm waiting to hear about the resolution of the antenna issue in the iPhone 4 and a few other things. However, My

Re: unable to send messages with hotmail account in mail

2010-07-03 Thread Courtney Curran
Hi, It did this to me the other night, and the Hotmail people sent me this email saying something about if you want to be able to send mail, follow a certain link in the email. But, beware, you'll have to solve a darn capsha. When I logged in, it said I had to do this to prevent junk mail or

Re: spotlight and doc

2010-07-03 Thread Alfredo
To go to the spotlight search you have to press, control+option+m+m +m. This means that you have to hold down the control+option key, and press the m key 3 times, on the last pres, release the control and option key. When using spotlight, just start typing what you are looking for, and press the

Re: spotlight and doc

2010-07-03 Thread Scott Howell
To access SPotlight you can also press command-spacebar and perform the same steps. Just another way to accomplish the same task. On Jul 3, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Alfredo wrote: To go to the spotlight search you have to press, control+option+m+m +m. This means that you have to hold down the

iPhone 4

2010-07-03 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi all: My new iPhone 4 has a rived today! Sarai Bucciarelli Personal Come join me on www.swagbucks.com/refer/sdbuccia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To