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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
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Kimsan,
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I'm sure that a majority of Apple" genius-helpers are incompetent when knowing how to help a blind person navigate a MAC using voiceover. I've already run into more than one, just with the iPod and iPhone setups. However I've also managed to educate more than one by helping them help me. Once we get voiceover turned on, I insist on their sitting with me for some keystrokes to get me going, and then I just play around on my own and the so-called "genius" also learns. I know we aren't supposed to train them, but how else will they learn? And yes, their attention span resembles that of a gnat on caffeine, like so many of the usual customers. I try to always take more than what they have to offer. Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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From: "Kimsan" <kimsansong@aol.com> To: "'The Jaws for Windows support list.'" <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 00:32 Subject: RE: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? I have spoken with a couple of people in the past where they had terrible experiences with reps in apple stores and didn't receive good help. However, that doesn't mean squat but I am just responding to the statement about reps in the stores and how much they know how to use voice over and provide demonstration. For that very same reason is why I decided to provide voice over training at BlindAccessTraining.com, because the entire team is comprised of totally blind individuals and have experience working with what we advertise. So, when folks tell me that reps over at apple are the friendliest and most helpful folks you will be able to find, well, I don't care if they are friendly but can you "help?" I use pages to do a lot of the word processing and use numbers on my IPhone to use numbers, the spread sheet app akinda to excel. I like all flavors, windows and the mac and have no preference over the other, btw. -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Gary King Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 9:40 AM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Dave, I wonder how many of those folks in an Apple store really know how to use the VoiceOver screen reader well enough to show how well it works with various applications. Even if you found a knowledgeable person, how long would you be able to spend working with a Mac in a store environment to get a good idea of how well a Mac would work for you? In a Mac versus Windows PC discussion we had on the list a while ago, I recall that it was the opinion of those folks who had used both platforms that as long as you did simple tasks like email, Internet, playing a few tunes, etc, the Mac was quite usable. However, if you wanted to do serious office work, your productivity would be much better on a Windows-based PC with JAWS or another commercial screen reader. Microsoft has never made much effort to write their Office software to be accessible on the Mac platform, so a Mac user would need to find workable substitutes for Word Excel, etc. Anyone planning to go to a Mac should ask lots of questions on the Mac user groups for the blind and listen to a number of podcasts that have been done on Mac accessibility. Blind Cool Tech has quite a few of those podcasts that may be helpful. I don't have the URLs for the user groups, so a little Google searching may be needed. Gary King w4wkz@bellsouth.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farfar Carlson" <dgcarlson@sbcglobal.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Lauren,<http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201211 30/bab66f85/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: Automatically restricting the Jaws cursor
Aidan Maher <aidan.smarttalk@...>
I am not aware of such setting, perhaps you should send that to
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suggestions@freedomscientific.com. Note that this address is only a report address so you won't get a reply there. But that could be helpfull.
On 01/12/2012, rhs@q.com <rhs@q.com> wrote:
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Re: JAWS losing focus?
Aidan Maher <aidan.smarttalk@...>
Maybe try to disable them from the tools menu. I agree that freedom
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should actually provide more info about components to avoid and wich works best. I've learned that any gigabite component could cause problems so I rather stay away from it.
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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
Kimsan <kimsansong@...>
I have spoken with a couple of people in the past where they had terrible
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experiences with reps in apple stores and didn't receive good help. However, that doesn't mean squat but I am just responding to the statement about reps in the stores and how much they know how to use voice over and provide demonstration. For that very same reason is why I decided to provide voice over training at BlindAccessTraining.com, because the entire team is comprised of totally blind individuals and have experience working with what we advertise. So, when folks tell me that reps over at apple are the friendliest and most helpful folks you will be able to find, well, I don't care if they are friendly but can you "help?" I use pages to do a lot of the word processing and use numbers on my IPhone to use numbers, the spread sheet app akinda to excel. I like all flavors, windows and the mac and have no preference over the other, btw.
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From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Gary King Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 9:40 AM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Dave, I wonder how many of those folks in an Apple store really know how to use the VoiceOver screen reader well enough to show how well it works with various applications. Even if you found a knowledgeable person, how long would you be able to spend working with a Mac in a store environment to get a good idea of how well a Mac would work for you? In a Mac versus Windows PC discussion we had on the list a while ago, I recall that it was the opinion of those folks who had used both platforms that as long as you did simple tasks like email, Internet, playing a few tunes, etc, the Mac was quite usable. However, if you wanted to do serious office work, your productivity would be much better on a Windows-based PC with JAWS or another commercial screen reader. Microsoft has never made much effort to write their Office software to be accessible on the Mac platform, so a Mac user would need to find workable substitutes for Word Excel, etc. Anyone planning to go to a Mac should ask lots of questions on the Mac user groups for the blind and listen to a number of podcasts that have been done on Mac accessibility. Blind Cool Tech has quite a few of those podcasts that may be helpful. I don't have the URLs for the user groups, so a little Google searching may be needed. Gary King w4wkz@bellsouth.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farfar Carlson" <dgcarlson@sbcglobal.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Lauren,<http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201211 30/bab66f85/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
Kimsan <kimsansong@...>
Or, you can visit http://www.blindaccesstraining.com/ and fill out the
contact us form and a trainer will be in contact with you and would be happy to answer any questions you have concerning the mac.-----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Farfar Carlson Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 6:19 AM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Lauren, As to Mac vs. PC, you should go to your local Apple store, making an appointment with the Genius Bar to have them sit with you on a couple Macs and let you try it out. Best way I know of to be sure. Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lauren" <lotusrising@verizon.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 05:53 Subject: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Hi, Would Jaws 12 or 13 work with Windows 7 and has anyone used Windows 8 with Jaws 14? I have to buy a new laptop and wonder which OS I should buy or switch to an Apple where I don't have to shell out money for upgrades of software like Jaws, but can't afford any less accessibility as I am totally blind. Any advice please, I'd be grateful. Thanks. Sincerely, Lauren -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201211 30/bab66f85/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: JAWS losing focus?
Dave...
Mike,
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Yes, and I can remove the Google Toolbar and other toolbars very easily using Add/Remove programs in the control panel or in the Programs and Features dialog. What I'm referring to is the area in IE where you find the address, favorites bar, the search field and search preference, and the tab for the current page. How do I get rid of all that cr**p so I don't get stuck in there? Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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From: "Mike B." <mb69mach1@charter.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 06:51 Subject: Re: JAWS losing focus? Hi Ted & Dave, The Google toolbar can be removed through the control panel. Also, the revo uninstaller will remove any leftover remnants of a program / toolbar, such as crap that a program will leave in the registry or in folders like the application folder in your name or owner folder on the root of the C drive. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS) To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 5:35 AM Subject: RE: JAWS losing focus? You never can tell. I don't use them for anything save the occasional query, and didn't even know the fool thing was there, until I check the list of potential programs. Ted -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Farfar Carlson Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 8:19 AM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: JAWS losing focus? Ted, Worth a try, but I suspect that revo uninstall just removes tool bars, and not the entire address bar - favorites bar - search bar area. Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisle, Ted (CHFS DMS)" <Ted.Lisle@ky.gov> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 05:13 Subject: RE: JAWS losing focus? Try one of the after-market uninstall programs like Revo Uninstall, an app mentioned by several of us on this list. I somehow picked up a Google bar (sounds like something with chocolate and nuts, doesn't it?), and that program nixed it. Ted -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Abby Vincent Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 7:25 PM To: 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: JAWS losing focus? Is the address/search tar baby part of IE or Google? I have the same problem of getting stuck. I did manage to remove it, but when I went to the IE page again, it came back up. The JAWS cursor and ctrl-f6 methods do work, but I'd really like to get rid of it completely. As far as I know, it does nothing that can't be done in a less annoying way. Abby -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Farfar Carlson Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 3:48 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: JAWS losing focus? Yes, Happens to me a lot, even if the page is completely loaded. Alt+tab a couple times, and even sometimes need to minimize IE and maximize again to get it focused. And I always have to press Ctrl+F6 to get out of the upper address/favorites/search section. Very easy to get stuck in that tar-baby of IE. And yes, it's frustrating. In some particularly severe cases I even need to use my JAWS cursor to find some text on the web page and press left click to "wake up" the page into focus. JAWS 13 and 14 both do this. Using IE8. Windows 7. Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karoline Bourdeau" <karoline.bourdeau@gmail.com> To: <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 15:20 Subject: JAWS losing focus? I am not sure how to fix this. When I am in a window say reading the web, JAWS would lose focus. I have to shift tab twice to get back to where I was. Anyone else? Thanks. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Re: JAWS losing focus?
Dave...
Aidan,
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Since the whole concept of "focus" is related to JAWS being focused in a particular application, I think it's safe to say that it's related to JAWS and not the application. After all, a person with sight can see the application, unless they are not wearing their glasses. Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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From: "Aidan Maher" <aidan.smarttalk@gmail.com> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 10:45 Subject: Re: JAWS losing focus? Is this focus thing jaws fault, or the actual programs you are using fault? Just wunder about that? How do we make sure of that? Quite tricky. On 30/11/2012, George Marshall <marshall.geoma4@gmail.com> wrote: I have this los of focus each time I enter Outlook 2003._______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
Dave...
Gary,
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True, but setting an appointment and specifically asking for that service would help. And then being insistent and persistent with the staff. Only way we can get their attention. Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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From: "Gary King" <w4wkz@bellsouth.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 09:40 Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Dave, I wonder how many of those folks in an Apple store really know how to use the VoiceOver screen reader well enough to show how well it works with various applications. Even if you found a knowledgeable person, how long would you be able to spend working with a Mac in a store environment to get a good idea of how well a Mac would work for you? In a Mac versus Windows PC discussion we had on the list a while ago, I recall that it was the opinion of those folks who had used both platforms that as long as you did simple tasks like email, Internet, playing a few tunes, etc, the Mac was quite usable. However, if you wanted to do serious office work, your productivity would be much better on a Windows-based PC with JAWS or another commercial screen reader. Microsoft has never made much effort to write their Office software to be accessible on the Mac platform, so a Mac user would need to find workable substitutes for Word Excel, etc. Anyone planning to go to a Mac should ask lots of questions on the Mac user groups for the blind and listen to a number of podcasts that have been done on Mac accessibility. Blind Cool Tech has quite a few of those podcasts that may be helpful. I don't have the URLs for the user groups, so a little Google searching may be needed. Gary King w4wkz@bellsouth.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farfar Carlson" <dgcarlson@sbcglobal.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Lauren, _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
Tom Lange
Hi,
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Both JAWS 12 and 13 will work fine with Windows 7. Only JAWS 14 will work with Windows 8, or at least that's my understanding. I really like the idea of going with a Mac at some point in the future, but there would be a considerable learning curve involved. The good news is that if a new Mac has a touchpad and you're already used to using an IOS device, navigating using the touchpad will be similar to what you'd do on an iPhone or iPad. I like that idea a lot, as I'm an avid iPhone user. Tom
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From: "Farfar Carlson" <dgcarlson@sbcglobal.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 6:18 AM Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Lauren,
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Re: Automatically restricting the Jaws cursor
Ralph Supernaw
Is there a setting that will have it automatically set to "real" without me
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pressing insert+r each time?
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From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 2:07 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Automatically restricting the Jaws cursor Yes, just press insert plus r once you in that window. On 30/11/2012, rhs@q.com <rhs@q.com> wrote: Hi,_______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: JAWS losing focus?
Adrian Spratt
Not tricky at all. If such a problem occurs with JAWS and not otherwise,
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probabilities are high that it's JAWS. A more difficult question is why JAWS acts this way on some systems but not on others. I do not experience JAWS losing focus as I switch in and out of Outlook 2003, but many people do. The answers must lie with the video drivers or other computer-specific hardware or programming. I wish FS were willing to publish a list of computer parts that work or don't work with JAWS based on in-house tests and user reports.
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From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Aidan Maher Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 1:45 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: JAWS losing focus? Is this focus thing jaws fault, or the actual programs you are using fault? Just wunder about that? How do we make sure of that? Quite tricky. On 30/11/2012, George Marshall <marshall.geoma4@gmail.com> wrote: I have this los of focus each time I enter Outlook 2003._______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: Automatically restricting the Jaws cursor
Aidan Maher <aidan.smarttalk@...>
Yes, just press insert plus r once you in that window.
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On 30/11/2012, rhs@q.com <rhs@q.com> wrote:
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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
Lauren
Thanks so much.
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Sincerely, Lauren
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From: "Gary King" <w4wkz@bellsouth.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 12:40 Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Dave,
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Automatically restricting the Jaws cursor
Ralph Supernaw
Hi,
I have an application I want to restrict the Jaws cursor to "Real". Is there a way to have JFW automatically restrict the Jaws cursor whenever I am using that particular application? I am running Windows 7 and JFW 14. Thanks
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Flexible web and html code
Brian and Denise Albriton <autoharp@...>
There is a page I go to which has quite a few like and comment buttons. How might I easily find the element I want to hide when configuring flexible web. Nothing in the elements listed in the flexible web dialog has the words comment or like and what is there is obscure to be at this point. Just need a little web education I would say. I love flexible web and the potential it has.
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Re: JAWS losing focus?
Aidan Maher <aidan.smarttalk@...>
Is this focus thing jaws fault, or the actual programs you are using
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fault? Just wunder about that? How do we make sure of that? Quite tricky.
On 30/11/2012, George Marshall <marshall.geoma4@gmail.com> wrote:
I have this los of focus each time I enter Outlook 2003.
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Re: JAWS losing focus?
George Marshall
I have this los of focus each time I enter Outlook 2003.
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George R. Marshall marshall.geoma4@gmail.com
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From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Karoline Bourdeau Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:20 PM To: jfw@lists.the-jdh.com Subject: JAWS losing focus? I am not sure how to fix this. When I am in a window say reading the web, JAWS would lose focus. I have to shift tab twice to get back to where I was. Anyone else? Thanks. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201211 29/8c014b41/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
emma goodwin <emma.sleeptalk@...>
People also can go to the white stick website. Tom Lawromer has a lot
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of listserves that he gives that you can join. Alot of the mac and IOS lists can be gotten there. www.whitestick.co.uk
On 11/30/12, Gary King <w4wkz@bellsouth.net> wrote:
Dave, --
SleepTalk in action
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Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7?
Gary King
Dave,
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I wonder how many of those folks in an Apple store really know how to use the VoiceOver screen reader well enough to show how well it works with various applications. Even if you found a knowledgeable person, how long would you be able to spend working with a Mac in a store environment to get a good idea of how well a Mac would work for you? In a Mac versus Windows PC discussion we had on the list a while ago, I recall that it was the opinion of those folks who had used both platforms that as long as you did simple tasks like email, Internet, playing a few tunes, etc, the Mac was quite usable. However, if you wanted to do serious office work, your productivity would be much better on a Windows-based PC with JAWS or another commercial screen reader. Microsoft has never made much effort to write their Office software to be accessible on the Mac platform, so a Mac user would need to find workable substitutes for Word Excel, etc. Anyone planning to go to a Mac should ask lots of questions on the Mac user groups for the blind and listen to a number of podcasts that have been done on Mac accessibility. Blind Cool Tech has quite a few of those podcasts that may be helpful. I don't have the URLs for the user groups, so a little Google searching may be needed. Gary King w4wkz@bellsouth.net
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From: "Farfar Carlson" <dgcarlson@sbcglobal.net> To: "The Jaws for Windows support list." <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Jaws 12 or 13 & windows 7? Lauren,
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Re: JAWS losing focus?
dave grossoehme
Good Morning: I'm not surprised about Freedom Scientific's response on this
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problem. Loosing focus goes back several versions in different applications. The earliest version of Jaws was back in version 6 that this problem started showing up for me. Sometimes you can alt+tab a time or more to get rid of the problem. At times you are forced to shut Jaws down and restart it. In version 13/14 I'm noticed it the worst, where you are forced to shutdown and restart the computer to regain sound when reading messages in Outlook 10 with Windows 7 on an Hp computer. Considering I have had this problem on many different applications on my work computer I didn't even think about reporting the problem. Your Friend Dave
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From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Abby Vincent Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:00 PM To: 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: JAWS losing focus? This happens to me often. I lose focus especially just after I've entered something, such as in an edit box. I haven't tried lately, but earlier this year, FS tech support said it's a windows problem. I did have a sighted person try the same action without using JAWS. No loss of focus. I hope someone on the list will have a fix, but I'm pretty sure it's an issue that JAWS needs to address. Abby -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@lists.the-jdh.com] On Behalf Of Farfar Carlson Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 3:48 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: JAWS losing focus? Yes, Happens to me a lot, even if the page is completely loaded. Alt+tab a couple times, and even sometimes need to minimize IE and maximize again to get it focused. And I always have to press Ctrl+F6 to get out of the upper address/favorites/search section. Very easy to get stuck in that tar-baby of IE. And yes, it's frustrating. In some particularly severe cases I even need to use my JAWS cursor to find some text on the web page and press left click to "wake up" the page into focus. JAWS 13 and 14 both do this. Using IE8. Windows 7. Dave Carlson Tastefully composed and launched near the Pacific Ocean using a Dell Latitude E6520, JAWS 14, and Windows 7 Professional 32-bit ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karoline Bourdeau" <karoline.bourdeau@gmail.com> To: <jfw@lists.the-jdh.com> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 15:20 Subject: JAWS losing focus? I am not sure how to fix this. When I am in a window say reading the web, JAWS would lose focus. I have to shift tab twice to get back to where I was. Anyone else? Thanks. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.the-jdh.com/pipermail/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com/attachments/201211 29/8c014b41/attachment.html> _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@lists.the-jdh.com http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com
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