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Internet Explorer To Firefox
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Tom Behler via Jfw <jfw@...>
Hello, everyone.
The University where I teach is very strongly urging all of us to switch from Internet Explorer to another internet browser such as Firefox, in light of recent Internet Explorer security issues. I'm seriously considering making the switch to firefox, and would like to know how much of a transition this will be in terms of basic internet navigation. Does Jaws operate in basically the same way with Firefox as it does with Internet Explorer? In other words, to the same basic Jaws key strokes and commands work with Firefox? I'm using Windows 7 and Jaws 14 here. Thank you! Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan |
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JM Casey via Jfw <jfw@...>
Jaws will almost work the same, except you'll have to turn the hardware acceleration off if you want the Jaws cursor to work. Otherwise, the browser's own command structure is a little different, but you'll get used to it in no time.
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Of course, iE will still be on your machine and you can still use it if you get stuck. I use both myself; IE seems to work better with a few things but chances are that if you have a problem with a page in IE it will work in FIrefox. ----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler via Jfw" <jfw@...> To: <jfw@...> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:34 AM Subject: Internet Explorer To Firefox Hello, everyone. |
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Jeff M. via Jfw <jfw@...>
I would like to know, will Firefox integrate into Outlook 2010 in the same
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way that IE does? In other words, if I click on an email address in a web page, will outlook turn on and start creating a new message? Thanks jeff -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Tom Behler via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 10:35 AM To: jfw@... Subject: Internet Explorer To Firefox Hello, everyone. The University where I teach is very strongly urging all of us to switch from Internet Explorer to another internet browser such as Firefox, in light of recent Internet Explorer security issues. I'm seriously considering making the switch to Firefox, and would like to know how much of a transition this will be in terms of basic internet navigation. Does Jaws operate in basically the same way with Firefox as it does with Internet Explorer? In other words, to the same basic Jaws key strokes and commands work with Firefox? I'm using Windows 7 and Jaws 14 here. Thank you! Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Ford, Tim (CDPH-OLS) via Jfw <jfw@...>
It sure does for me.
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Tim Ford -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Jeff M. via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:17 AM To: 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: Internet Explorer To Firefox I would like to know, will Firefox integrate into Outlook 2010 in the same way that IE does? In other words, if I click on an email address in a web page, will outlook turn on and start creating a new message? Thanks jeff -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Tom Behler via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 10:35 AM To: jfw@... Subject: Internet Explorer To Firefox Hello, everyone. The University where I teach is very strongly urging all of us to switch from Internet Explorer to another internet browser such as Firefox, in light of recent Internet Explorer security issues. I'm seriously considering making the switch to Firefox, and would like to know how much of a transition this will be in terms of basic internet navigation. Does Jaws operate in basically the same way with Firefox as it does with Internet Explorer? In other words, to the same basic Jaws key strokes and commands work with Firefox? I'm using Windows 7 and Jaws 14 here. Thank you! Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Louise Johnson via Jfw <jfw@...>
Hi I use Firefox and I find it better but I am a newer user to the internet.
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I used internet explorer about six months and I just didn't figure it out and didn't find it easy all the time. I have windows 8.1 and at that time jaws 14. When someone suggested trying Firefox I have found it better. Adding favorites are easier and one thing to open use control l instead of control o. I now have updated to jaws 15 and Firefox does most things but once and awhile I do use internet explorer. Hope this helps but it is always up to the person and others may say I am wrong but I find Firefox what I prefer. From Louise and Hawk -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Tom Behler via Jfw Sent: May 18, 2014 8:35 AM To: jfw@... Subject: Internet Explorer To Firefox Hello, everyone. The University where I teach is very strongly urging all of us to switch from Internet Explorer to another internet browser such as Firefox, in light of recent Internet Explorer security issues. I'm seriously considering making the switch to firefox, and would like to know how much of a transition this will be in terms of basic internet navigation. Does Jaws operate in basically the same way with Firefox as it does with Internet Explorer? In other words, to the same basic Jaws key strokes and commands work with Firefox? I'm using Windows 7 and Jaws 14 here. Thank you! Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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Tom Behler via Jfw <jfw@...>
JM:
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Am I correct in saying that the hardware acceleration feature is in Firefox? And, if so, how exactly do you turn that off? Dr. Tom Behler -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of JM Casey via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 2:03 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Internet Explorer To Firefox Jaws will almost work the same, except you'll have to turn the hardware acceleration off if you want the Jaws cursor to work. Otherwise, the browser's own command structure is a little different, but you'll get used to it in no time. Of course, iE will still be on your machine and you can still use it if you get stuck. I use both myself; IE seems to work better with a few things but chances are that if you have a problem with a page in IE it will work in FIrefox. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Behler via Jfw" <jfw@...> To: <jfw@...> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:34 AM Subject: Internet Explorer To Firefox Hello, everyone. _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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JM Casey via Jfw <jfw@...>
It is a part of firefox, yes. You can get to it with the options screen, under the tools item in the menu bar. Find advanced settings/general and it will be there.
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From: "Tom Behler via Jfw" <jfw@...> To: "'The Jaws for Windows support list.'" <jfw@...> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 3:17 PM Subject: RE: Internet Explorer To Firefox JM: |
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Tom Behler via Jfw <jfw@...>
Thanks, Louise.
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I didn't know there was a different command for opening web sites in Firefox, as compared to Internet Explorer, so this is very helpful indeed. Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Louise Johnson via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 3:04 PM To: 'The Jaws for Windows support list.' Subject: RE: Internet Explorer To Firefox Hi I use Firefox and I find it better but I am a newer user to the internet. I used internet explorer about six months and I just didn't figure it out and didn't find it easy all the time. I have windows 8.1 and at that time jaws 14. When someone suggested trying Firefox I have found it better. Adding favorites are easier and one thing to open use control l instead of control o. I now have updated to jaws 15 and Firefox does most things but once and awhile I do use internet explorer. Hope this helps but it is always up to the person and others may say I am wrong but I find Firefox what I prefer. From Louise and Hawk -----Original Message----- From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Tom Behler via Jfw Sent: May 18, 2014 8:35 AM To: jfw@... Subject: Internet Explorer To Firefox Hello, everyone. The University where I teach is very strongly urging all of us to switch from Internet Explorer to another internet browser such as Firefox, in light of recent Internet Explorer security issues. I'm seriously considering making the switch to firefox, and would like to know how much of a transition this will be in terms of basic internet navigation. Does Jaws operate in basically the same way with Firefox as it does with Internet Explorer? In other words, to the same basic Jaws key strokes and commands work with Firefox? I'm using Windows 7 and Jaws 14 here. Thank you! Dr. Tom Behler from Michigan _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Tom Behler via Jfw <jfw@...>
Thanks very much, J M.
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I think I'll take the leap now and give Firefox a try. Tom Behler: KB8TYJ -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of JM Casey via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 3:54 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Internet Explorer To Firefox It is a part of firefox, yes. You can get to it with the options screen, under the tools item in the menu bar. Find advanced settings/general and it will be there. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Behler via Jfw" <jfw@...> To: "'The Jaws for Windows support list.'" <jfw@...> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 3:17 PM Subject: RE: Internet Explorer To Firefox JM: _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Marsha via Jfw <jfw@...>
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I am sort of confused. I have always used Alt+D to go to the address bar in both IE and Firefox. What is the real command for doing this? What are the differences? Thanks for the help. Marsha |
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Anna Byrne via Jfw <jfw@...>
Check out JAWS help, popular applications with JAWS, Mozilla firefox.
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At 04:52 PM 5/18/2014, you wrote:
Thanks, Louise. |
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Tom Behler via Jfw <jfw@...>
Will certainly do that. ... Thanks!
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Tom Behler -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Anna Byrne via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 7:27 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: RE: Internet Explorer To Firefox Check out JAWS help, popular applications with JAWS, Mozilla firefox. At 04:52 PM 5/18/2014, you wrote: Thanks, Louise.internet. I used internet explorer about six months and I just didn't figure itbetter. Adding favorites are easier and one thing to open use control l instead _______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Steve Matzura via Jfw <jfw@...>
Firefox and Internet Explorer are virtually interoperable with JAWS.
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The bigger question is, on what operating system are you running IE that your university suspects security problems? In fact, Microsoft just released some security-fix patches this past week for IE version 11 on Windows 7, which makes me think your college is still on XP, or an older version (perhaps 9?) of Internet Explorer. On Sun, 18 May 2014 11:34:32 -0400, you wrote:
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Tom Behler via Jfw <jfw@...>
Steve:
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My University actually is on Windows 7, and IE 11. Because they experienced a major security breech earlier this year, I think they are a bit paranoid. Dr. Tom Behler -----Original Message-----
From: Jfw [mailto:jfw-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Steve Matzura via Jfw Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 9:10 PM To: The Jaws for Windows support list. Subject: Re: Internet Explorer To Firefox Firefox and Internet Explorer are virtually interoperable with JAWS. The bigger question is, on what operating system are you running IE that your university suspects security problems? In fact, Microsoft just released some security-fix patches this past week for IE version 11 on Windows 7, which makes me think your college is still on XP, or an older version (perhaps 9?) of Internet Explorer. On Sun, 18 May 2014 11:34:32 -0400, you wrote: Hello, everyone._______________________________________________ Jfw mailing list Jfw@... http://lists.the-jdh.com/mailman/listinfo/jfw_lists.the-jdh.com |
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Brad Martin via Jfw <jfw@...>
I would second this response. I made the move to Firefox for almost the exact same reasons you're considering it, although my work didn't require it. In truth, when I got Windows 7, I planned to use Internet Explorer, until I got autoupgraded to IE 11, and things didn't always work the way I wanted them to. So I gave Firefox a second look. (I've had it for years but rarely used it.) With a few exceptions, I can't tell the difference. Often I have to press Insert Q so JAWS will tell me which program I'm in. I have a tax software product that will only work (for anyone) in IE, and there are two or three sites which, for some unknown reason, crash my computer at home in Firefox. (I don't have that problem at work, so it's a unique issue.) But for the most part, I'd say I use Firefox 99% of the time now, and although I remember a few things being different at first, I honestly can't remember what they are any more. It wasn't a steep learning curve at all.
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Brad On 5/18/2014 1:02 PM, JM Casey via Jfw wrote:
Jaws will almost work the same, except you'll have to turn the hardware acceleration off if you want the Jaws cursor to work. Otherwise, the browser's own command structure is a little different, but you'll get used to it in no time. --
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Brad Martin via Jfw <jfw@...>
I didn't know that either until joining this list. As it turns out, you can use Control L in both FF and IE. It took me about two weeks to break twenty years of the Control O habit, but now I almost never goof. The reason for the difference is that in Firefox, Control O is to open a local file on your own computer, while control L opens a location on the Internet; Microsoft uses Control O for both functions.
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Brad brad@... On 5/18/2014 4:52 PM, Tom Behler via Jfw wrote:
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Brad Martin via Jfw <jfw@...>
Alt D works too. If you're comfortable with it, stay with it. Alt D specifically highlights the address bar, and truthfully, so does Control L in both browsers. Most of us just learned Control O to open a website in IE back when no other browsers were accessible, so that's what we stick with. It doesn't take you to the address bar; instead, it opens a dialog for you to either enter an address or file location, or browse to a file on your computer. If you like what you're doing, keep doing it.
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Brad Martin brad@... On 5/18/2014 5:52 PM, Marsha via Jfw wrote:
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john.falter via Jfw <jfw@...>
Hi JAWS users:
While the major IE security breechwas recently patched, it's worth remembering that FireFox allows use of WebVisum for solving CAPTCHAs as well as other visual functions. On 5/18/2014 9:27 PM, Tom Behler via Jfw wrote: Steve: --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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Brad Martin via Jfw <jfw@...>
If Outlook 2010 is your default mail program, clicking a link to an Email address from Firefox will behave exactly as clicking on that link from IE. This is a system behavior, not a browser dependent integration. Thus, the same can be said if you use Thunderbird as your default mail handler, but you use IE as your default browser. In this instance, IE would cause Thunderbird to open in a new message.
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Brad Martin brad@... On 5/18/2014 1:16 PM, Jeff M. via Jfw wrote:
I would like to know, will Firefox integrate into Outlook 2010 in the same --
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Brad Martin via Jfw <jfw@...>
I just went to the Webvisum site to try to educate myself further, but when I clicked on the tutorial link, I got a 404 not found. Anybody got a working tutorial that I can read so I'll know what I'm about to do to my browser? (I like to read before I act.)
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Thanks, Brad Martin brad@... On 5/18/2014 8:48 PM, john.falter via Jfw wrote:
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