DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Richard Turner
It has been recommended on this list that Calibre is a handy program to remove DRM so we can read our purchased books in our favorite reader instead of being tied to the particular reader for a particular book format. In investigating this on the Calibre web site, I came across an online book by

Wired Keyboard Suddenly An accessory Not Supported By This iPod Touch?

2015-03-04 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, all, This started happening a few days ago. Yesterday; I did a wipe and complete reset of my iPod. The keyboard worked for about ten minutes, and now it doesn't even show up in the settings, general, about section as it used to. Is there anything else I can try? Thanks, Teresa We can

Re: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread eden
if this is true, I was not aware. I was only referring to books that one had already bought or were free not pirating. Eden On 3/4/2015 8:18 AM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: If I remember correctly Cara, the list owner, has stated previously that discussions about DRM removal are not welcome on

Fwd: Moderator's note regarding DRM removal - WasRe: playing WMA audio book files from Overdrive on IPhones

2015-03-04 Thread Denny Schwab
-- Forwarded message -- From: Raul A. Gallegos r...@raulgallegos.com Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2014 19:51:01 -0600 Subject: Moderator's note regarding DRM removal - WasRe: playing WMA audio book files from Overdrive on IPhones To: viphone@googlegroups.com viphone@googlegroups.com Hello

RE: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Neal Ewers
Very interesting. Richard, I not necessarily pointing a finger at you here. Others have chimed in on this list, but I do need to say the following. First you point out that it is illegal, and in the next breath, you say that you have tried to do it. Plus, you are now trying, through your email

RE: Any Issues Boarding A Flight with the External Battery Pack

2015-03-04 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Cargo areas are pressurized but not heated completely. One needs to keep in mind that often at 30,000 or 35,000 feet altitude where jets fly the temperature is as low as -60 Fahrenheit and while cargo areas are usually heated so it doesn’t go below freezing, it is still cold in there. From:

RE: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
If I remember correctly Cara, the list owner, has stated previously that discussions about DRM removal are not welcome on this list. I have to leave for work now so can't check the archives for her post, but I'm pretty sure it's there. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Any Issues Boarding A Flight with the External Battery Pack

2015-03-04 Thread Alan Lemly
Here's an actual article from PBS News Hour discussing this issue at this link: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2-airlines-ban-rechargeable-batteries-ca rgo/ I'll post the text of the article after my signature. Alan Lemly Two airlines ban rechargeable batteries from cargo

Re: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
Although I am not an attorney, my understanding is that if a person is visually impaired and they are unprotecting a book for their own use this is perfectly legal. On 3/4/15, eden eden...@comcast.net wrote: if this is true, I was not aware. I was only referring to books that one had already

RE: Bluetooth Keyboards till an issue with VO?

2015-03-04 Thread Ron Pelletier
Hi all, As Jonathan said, quicknav being turned off works quite well although I still have a problem with the echoing of the wrong number when I enter a phone number. If I try to enter something like 555-1212, I type it in and I could hear 555-1712 but, know that the right number has been

Simple question about the Logitech keyboard 811

2015-03-04 Thread Neal Ewers
Hi, As there will be no one here whose eyes work when I get my keyboard, I wonder if someone can tell me where the keys are that allow you to pair with 3 different devices. I think I read, or was told, that one presses one of these keys, goes to settings in the phone, selects the keyboard and it

I love my Logitech 811 keyboard

2015-03-04 Thread Neal Ewers
Sorry Apple, Perhaps if you would fix the power button problem, I would have stayed, but I have moved on. As people have said on this list, it is very nice to type On. As someone also said, the keys are concaved. I wondered about this at first, but my fingers fit perfectly into them. The keys are

Brailliant 32 cell display experience

2015-03-04 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Hi, I'd like to know your experience with Brailliant 32 Braille displays. Please e-mail off list if you feel it might clutter the list. Purchasing a new Braille display is such an expensive thing that I felt I would like to ask a question here. please be as honest as you always are. I

Re: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread eden
i have one called Kindle converter, but I am not sure what exactly it came from. It might be from that same thing, but I doubt it. it works fine with Windows 7. If they are free books, I wil download them and see if I can convert them, dm me offlist, I'll try to help. Eden On 3/4/2015

Re: I love my Logitech 811 keyboard

2015-03-04 Thread Joseph
Hello, Would you please explain the layout of the keys to the left and right of the space bar, as well as any other special buttons or switches? TIA. On Mar 4, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote: Sorry Apple, Perhaps if you would fix the power button problem, I

RE: I love my Logitech 811 keyboard

2015-03-04 Thread Neal Ewers
Hi Tia, if someone has not done it before, I’ll send something tonight when my wife has a chance to give me the layout. Neal From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 2:52 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Simple question about the Logitech keyboard 811

2015-03-04 Thread Kliph
Yes, there is a hide keyboard button, it’s just to the left of the escape key. As for pairing the device, it uses the f1 through f3 keys. Select witch one you want your device to be paired with, then push the pair button on the underside of the keyboard. It is located just under the delete

moderators on DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Larry Lumpkin
Hi. Can we have a definitive statement from the mods on this topic. I'm afraid I made large contributions to this thread but want to abide to the rules if I know what they are. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list

Re: Brailliant 32 cell display experience

2015-03-04 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I'd like to see this info as well. John Diakogeorgiou On Mar 4, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi, I'd like to know your experience with Brailliant 32 Braille displays. Please e-mail off list if you feel it might clutter the list. Purchasing a new Braille

RE: I love my Logitech 811 keyboard

2015-03-04 Thread Neal Ewers
Rick, does the 810 have a number pad, or do you have to use the FN key for lots of things? Neal From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 6:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: I love my

Re: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
The fair use provision in the copyright act makes it unclear as to whether breaking DRM for your own personal use violates the DMCA. Here's one of many articles talking about this issue http://gizmodo.com/5596571/federal-judge-ok-to-break-drm-for-fair-use There has been an exception made to

RE: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Juan Hernandez
This is true. Because often removing DRM is the only time someone can gain access accessibly to content. Best, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 9:25 AM To:

RE: I love my Logitech 811 keyboard

2015-03-04 Thread Rick Alfaro
Hi Neal, I have the PC version of that keyboard, the 810 and totally agree with you. I have a bunch of compact keyboards and this is by far my favorite. I love the solid feel it has all the way around. Best regards, Rick Alfaro From: viphone@googlegroups.com

be my eyes update?

2015-03-04 Thread Maria and Joe Chapman
HI. I was looking at the what’s new in the latest update to be my eyes. It said something about onboard testing and that it could be accessed by profile and then settings. I opened the app after updating and don’t see anything new. Anyone have any idea what this is? My brother can’t see any

Re: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Kerri G
thanks for this, I really do appreciate it and I do not want to do anything illegal. On Mar 4, 2015, at 7:42 PM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: The fair use provision in the copyright act makes it unclear as to whether breaking DRM for your own personal use violates the

dmca

2015-03-04 Thread Kerri G
what *is the DMCA? I’m Canadian so please excuse me. On Mar 4, 2015, at 8:23 PM, Christopher Chaltain chalt...@gmail.com wrote: Assuming this is a serious question, section 1201(a)of the DMCA provides that “no person shall circumvent a technological protection measure that effectively

Re: Simple question about the Logitech keyboard 811

2015-03-04 Thread Robert Doc Wright
If it is similar to my logitech k760 the 3 keys to the right of the escape key are what you are looking for. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to

Re: dmca

2015-03-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
It's the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that was passed into law in the US in 1998. It's the US's implementation of the 1996 WIPO international treaties, so I'd assume Canada and most countries would have their own ersions of laws enforcing the WIPO treaties. You can read more at

Re: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Assuming this is a serious question, section 1201(a)of the DMCA provides that “no person shall circumvent a technological protection measure that effectively controls access to a work” protected by copyright, ... You can read more at

Re: Shortcuts Keyboard app

2015-03-04 Thread carol . pearson29
Richard, Thanks so much for this wonderful description. It's really appreciated! As it's quite late here now, I will be trying it out tomorrow. It sounds as though it could be very useful--a bit like a multi-clipboard--and how I used to love that computer programme! Carol P - Original

RE: Any Issues Boarding A Flight with the External Battery Pack

2015-03-04 Thread Juan Hernandez
I usually carry 2-3 battery packs on to the plane with me with no issue. I’ve traveled with most of the big airlines in the u.s. with no issues. HTH From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 8:13 AM To:

RE: Simple question about the Logitech keyboard 811

2015-03-04 Thread Rick Alfaro
Neal and Cliff, as I recall, for me, I had to press the paire button first then f1 f2 or f3. Perhaps I’m wrong but if Cliff’s way doesn’t work try it this way. The Pair button is on the back of the keyboard, near the upper right hand cornor, about 2 inches down from the top and 1 inch over from

Re: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Kerri G
How on earth is removing drama in order to play it on your own devices illegal anyway? On Mar 4, 2015, at 7:22 AM, Neal Ewers neal.ew...@ravenswood.org wrote: Very interesting. Richard, I not necessarily pointing a finger at you here. Others have chimed in on this list, but I do need to say

Re: Bluetooth Keyboards till an issue with VO?

2015-03-04 Thread Robert Doc Wright
Its just not the keyboard. I have had the same thing happen with the on screen keyboard. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are

Re: I love my Logitech 811 keyboard

2015-03-04 Thread Les Kriegler
Neil, I use the K a tan with a tablet. What you can do with logitech is you can download a small program from them which change the functioning of the function keys. You can set them to regular function key so you don't have to use the FN key. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 4, 2015, at 8:32 PM,

Re: dmca

2015-03-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
It's the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that was passed into law in the US in 1998. It's the US's implementation of the 1996 WIPO international treaties, so I'd assume Canada and most countries would have their own ersions of laws enforcing the WIPO treaties. On 03/04/2015 11:24 PM, Kerri G

Re: Looking for a keyboard for my iPhone 6 that has a toggle on off switch

2015-03-04 Thread Robert Doc Wright
The keyboard for the iPad mini may work. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions

Re: Footnotes in the Youversion Bible app

2015-03-04 Thread carol . pearson29
Hi Cheryl, First, I'm sorry that I've been a few days in getting round to look at this but life has been hectic here and I just haven't had much time to read mail, never mind answer it!:) Anyway, I've done the following and got no success: First I ensured Footnotes was enabled in Settings.

Re: written guide for ITunes 12

2015-03-04 Thread Robert Doc Wright
I wrote one on the list weeks ago. I'll see if I can find it, otherwise I'll write another. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list

Re: Shortcuts Keyboard app

2015-03-04 Thread Carol Pearson
This sounds interesting. Is there a help document anywhere, please! Otherwise, could you point me to the podcast! Thanks! Carol P Sent from my iPhone using MBraille On 3 Mar 2015, at 11:35 pm, David Cleveland davidtclevel...@gmail.com wrote: this app was highly touted by Garth Humphries on

Re: Accessible html editor

2015-03-04 Thread Robert Doc Wright
try IEditor. If we can't look at ourselves, and ask, why? then where does the learning start? -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

RE: Any Issues Boarding A Flight with the External Battery Pack

2015-03-04 Thread SSEric
I understood that to mean shipping batteries in quantity, not the individual having one. I think the issue is in the cargo area, which is not pressurized. I could be mistaken. Eric _ From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eileen

RE: Shortcuts Keyboard app

2015-03-04 Thread Richard Turner
Once you install the app, then launch it, I found the first few screen were not helpful unless I toggled VoiceOver on and off, then the text refreshed for the introductory material. Once you get to the page 3 of 3 that has a button on it for finding out how to get started, I don't recall

Re: Accessible html editor

2015-03-04 Thread Richard Turner
Voice Dream Writer can export as html. If you use the number signs to mark up headings, it exports the heading codes to the html document. I'm going to assume that bullets, italics will also export, and probably paragraphs. I need to do more experimenting, but this is rather promising. Richard