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[macvoiceover] Re: Does the new mac book support the track pad commander? (Ricardo Walker)

Ok. Thanks for the info. On Nov 8, 2009, at 2:58 AM, Ignasi Cambra wrote: Yes, you can use it. On Nov 7, 2009, at 10:54 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hello all, ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Track Pads? (Ignasi Cambra)

Hey Chris, I think Apple Accessibility told someone on this list that the new multi touch mouse doesn't work with the trackpad commander. That's all I know... On Nov 7, 2009, at 9:27 AM, Chris Hofstader wrote: Hi, ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Does the new mac book support the track pad commander? (Ignasi Cambra)

Yes, you can use it. On Nov 7, 2009, at 10:54 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hello all, I read on the apple site that the new plastic macbooks have a multi gesture track pad. If this is true, then can one use the track pad commander on this machine I was just under the impression that you ...

[macvoiceover] Does the new mac book support the track pad commander? (Ricardo Walker)

Hello all, I read on the apple site that the new plastic macbooks have a multi gesture track pad. If this is true, then can one use the track pad commander on this machine I was just under the impression that you can only use this feature on the macbook pros.? Click on the link below to go to our homepage. ...

[macvoiceover] braillex trio: (David Poehlman)

all; I'm becoming acquainted with a braillex trio and vo and am finding the combination to be stunningly beautiful or maybe I just need some sleep. Apple have blended the two devices remarkably well and I'm just beginning to figure out all that can be done with the two of them. I can type into my document using the braille keyboard, controll the mac from the braille keyboard and that is really interesting in a way that it is not with other displays. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (carlene knight)

Hi: You've got a point. Peter is one of the better sounding ones in my opinion too even though I'm not British, but I'll stick with Alex as the price is right. :) I notice that about 30 different languages such as Icelandic and Turkish are available which is pretty darn cool. On Nov 7, 2009, at 6:45 AM, Tim Grady wrote: ...

[macvoiceover] file manipulation tool (william)

hello all, I have the following problem: I received files in a folderstructure from a person. I would like to modify things in this folderstructure. When I ask the properties on a windows xp home machine , the read-only checkbox is parsially checked. When I change the attributes on mac for this folderstructure with chmod 7777 or chown, this doesn't affect the folder when I look to it on a windows machine. ...

[macvoiceover] My face is red (Stan)

Hi , I just did a email down load, and I found that I sent out two similar messages. I am sorry. I can only tell you all, I swore, loudly, for whilest I was busy, with the first draft, I did something and my mail crasht, and I thought I had lost everything. I did not think to check on my sent box before starting out to re write the message. Sorry Guysdoll's. ...

[macvoiceover] parameter reset. (Stan)

Hi One and all,, I have no startup sounds, and I am thinking I need to do a parameter ram reset. BUT BUT BUT 1. Can any one out there, assure me, that should I then need to do a nvram or all ram reset, I can do it without a screen? 2. What does a parameter ram reset, really do? ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Face Book (Russell Solowoniuk)

Hi all, I found a work around for replying to a message on the FaceBook main site without crashing Safari. Actually it was Chris who gave me the idea by suggesting that perhaps the problem wasn't a Safari issue, but the way VO interacts with Safari. So, I tried responding to a message by first turning off VO and then typing my reply, and then turning VO back on to read my response. It seems to work. I was able to type quite a long reply without Safari crashing. Just one more way to ...

[macvoiceover] parameter ram reset (Stan)

Hi All, 1. Can any one out there assure me, if I try a parameter ram reset, and I run into trouble, and then need to do a nvram and allram reset, I can do it without a screen? 2. What does a parameter ram realy do? Thanks to all you wise old/young owls. Cheers Stan ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (Tim Grady)

You need to remember that part of the appeal of these voices is that they are the only high quality voices for a lot of people, and even for some people who speak english like the British, at least they can get voices with there own accent. Heck, I use the British Peter voice because of the high quality. On Nov 7, 2009, at 12:00 AM, carlene knight wrote: I just don't like the huge pauses in between sentences. Some of the pronunciations are kind of whacky also though I realize there is a ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (Laura)

The latest update might fix the pauses problem for you. When I tried the 1.3 voices in Leopard, there were really long pauses for me, too, at least with Heather. With version 2 on SL, they seemed to disappear, or at least they did with the speed set to be pretty fast. I still had the pronunciation troubles, though. On 7 Nov 2009, at 05:00, carlene knight wrote: I just don't like the huge pauses in between sentences. Some of the ...

[macvoiceover] Track Pads? (Chris Hofstader)

Hi, I really love Trackpad Commander on my MacBook Pro 13 and am wondering if anyone has found an adequate after market, third party multi-touch trackpad that works well with older computers? I have a 1.5 year old MacBook 13 and a six month old iMac 24 without trackpads to control them. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs (Chris Hofstader)

As I wrote earlier, VO is updated with the OS updates and typically shows major steps forward when the OS is actually upgraded. So, $29 for screen reader update and $0 for the rest of the OS if you want to look at it this way. With JAWS, $250 (assuming you have SMA) for two screen reader upgrades and $200 for OS upgrade. In upgrades alone, you save $420 and Apple is pretty consistent with software updates across its entire product line. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs (dennis)

ok its early didnt think of that ----- Original Message ----- From: David Poehlman david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:17 AM Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs ...

[macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs (David Poehlman)

think about it, if it is built in and the os is updated, what happens? On Nov 7, 2009, at 7:47 AM, dennis wrote: but do they release updates for it ? ----- Original Message ----- From: David Poehlman david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...

[macvoiceover] Re: The online Apple Store with VoiceOver (David Poehlman)

interesting, I don't have an issue with this. it was clearly marked up last I looked. On Nov 7, 2009, at 8:08 AM, Bryan Smart wrote: I figured out the select buttons. My main concern is with the radio buttons. Doesn't seem possible to customize the machine. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: The online Apple Store with VoiceOver (Bryan Smart)

I figured out the select buttons. My main concern is with the radio buttons. Doesn't seem possible to customize the machine. ________________________________ From: macvoiceover-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [] On Behalf Of David Poehlman Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 7:16 AM To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...

[macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs (dennis)

but do they release updates for it ? ----- Original Message ----- From: David Poehlman david.poehlman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 7:22 AM Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs ...

[macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs (David Poehlman)

it is built in. On Nov 6, 2009, at 11:38 PM, dennis wrote: do they update the screen reader? ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Hofstader cdh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:33 AM Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (David Poehlman)

this is a superior set of voices. I certainly do not have the pause issues and pronunciation is stellar if a bit strange. They are the clearest and most technically sound voices I have found. On Nov 7, 2009, at 12:00 AM, carlene knight wrote: I just don't like the huge pauses in between sentences. Some of the pronunciations are kind of whacky also though I realize there is a dictionary. I guess I just don't want to take the time to fix something like that, especially when each voice costs $35 which I refuse to pay. You're right, it's ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Add to iTunes (David Poehlman)

you first have to make sure your import setting is for mp3 in prefs inport settings. I think I sent the info in a later message. On Nov 7, 2009, at 3:56 AM, Ray Hazan wrote: Thanks and how do I do that? On 6 Nov 2009, at 16:28, David Poehlman wrote: you have to create the mp3 after making the m4a. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: The online Apple Store with VoiceOver (David Poehlman)

the select buttons are in order of the table. On Nov 7, 2009, at 4:52 AM, Bryan Smart wrote: I'm using SL, and am experiencing problems with the Apple store. I'd tried this site before from a PC screen reader, and didn't have any problems, so I wasn't expecting any with VoiceOver, given the simple layout of the site. On www.apple.com, I went to the Apple Store and selected the IMac. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (David Poehlman)

you should take this up with: support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx On Nov 7, 2009, at 4:58 AM, Bryan Smart wrote: I discovered a single user version of the US voices for $99, and a 5 computer version for $150. This gave me some pause regarding their licensing and the cost. If I buy a single user license, I might need to move that to another computer, ...

[macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs (Chris Hofstader)

Yes, VO (the screen reader) is updated frequently with bug fixes and such as well as major improvements in OS releases. In the $29 upgrade from Leopard to Snow Leopard, VO included some incredibly valuable and innovative new stuff as well as a ton of more mundane but highly useful improvements. So, for $29, we got the new VO plus the new OS. Yesterday, I received a letter from FS in the mail. It said that since I had received my JAWS 11 CD, my SMA had expired and offered me help to renew it. For roughly 10 times the price of a Mac OS ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (Bryan Smart)

I discovered a single user version of the US voices for $99, and a 5 computer version for $150. This gave me some pause regarding their licensing and the cost. If I buy a single user license, I might need to move that to another computer, or might need to have that running on both my laptop and desktop. Of course, its just me, a single user, making use of these voices. Given this, must I buy more than the single $99 license? Is there some sort of online activation or other copy protection that will make my life difficult if ...

[macvoiceover] The online Apple Store with VoiceOver (Bryan Smart)

I'm using SL, and am experiencing problems with the Apple store. I'd tried this site before from a PC screen reader, and didn't have any problems, so I wasn't expecting any with VoiceOver, given the simple layout of the site. On www.apple.com, I went to the Apple Store and selected the IMac. A table is presented, where each column is a different IMac model. I could interact with the table and read the info, but the focus wouldn't move to the very bottom row, where the select buttons are located. These buttons must be ...

[macvoiceover] player that can jump to a specific point in a file with snow leopard (Marty Rimpau)

Hi all, if this is off topic, as I surely don't mean it to be, please write me off list, but was wondering, on the other platform, there is a player I use all the time to determine the length of a file, and I'm able to jump to a specific point in the given file, in case I get distracted, and I'm wondering how or if it is even possible to do this with itunes, as that player now is the default player for mp3's? Thanks in advance, but if this won't work with itunes, which player will accomplish this on the mac? Marty ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Add to iTunes (Ricardo Walker)

Hello, There are two ways that I know of. 1. You can find the track in iTunes and interact with it then press VO shift M to bring up the context menu where you will find the convert option. 2. You can find the song, go to advanced in the menu bar and find the same convert option. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Add to iTunes (Ray Hazan)

Thanks and how do I do that? On 6 Nov 2009, at 16:28, David Poehlman wrote: you have to create the mp3 after making the m4a. On Nov 6, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Ray Hazan wrote: Hi, ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (Cheryl Homiak)

Maybe there is something going on with your settings. I have no pauses, huge or otherwise, between sentences. I also don't think I find any more whacky pronunciations with infovox than I do with Alex. But the main thing is to find what you are comfortable hearing and enjoy it. -- ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (carlene knight)

I just don't like the huge pauses in between sentences. Some of the pronunciations are kind of whacky also though I realize there is a dictionary. I guess I just don't want to take the time to fix something like that, especially when each voice costs $35 which I refuse to pay. You're right, it's all a matter of preference. On Nov 6, 2009, at 6:33 PM, Cheryl Homiak wrote: ...

[macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs (dennis)

do they update the screen reader? ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Hofstader cdh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:33 AM Subject: [macvoiceover] Re: macs vs pcs ...

[macvoiceover] Re: using read iris on the mac (Cheryl Homiak)

Readiris 11 works fine with voice over; I'm using it now in Snow Leopard. Readiris 12 works but has issues; I gave up on it and it took me three phone calls and over a month to get refunded. -- Cheryl Let the words of my mouth, ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Infovox iVox 2.0 final released: (Cheryl Homiak)

Voices are very much a matter of opinion/personal preference. I like the Infovox voices much better than I like Alex and I certainly don't consider them to be a novelty. but that's why there are so many choices--we all have different likes and dislikes. -- Cheryl ...

[macvoiceover] Re: deleting and saving documents (David Poehlman)

neither is better, open the documents folder from your home folder and delete the file. no, you cannot autosave files as doc unless you use the dirty word. On Nov 6, 2009, at 4:55 PM, Nicole Hutchins wrote: Hello, I have 3 questions. :) 1. What is the difference between pages and text edit and is one ...

[macvoiceover] deleting and saving documents (Nicole Hutchins)

Hello, I have 3 questions. :) 1. What is the difference between pages and text edit and is one better than the other in terms of accessibility? 2. What is the best way to delete documents from the documents folder? (Everytime I exit pages and click do not save, the document still shows up) and 3. is there a way to have all documents autimatically saved in .doc format? Thank you for any help. Eternally His, Nicole ...

[macvoiceover] using read iris on the mac (Candie Stiles)

I heard about the read iris OCR software that can convert printed material into text documents. Has anyone used this before? If so, is it accessible with voiceover? On Nov 6, 2009, at 2:47 PM, carlene knight wrote: Thanks David. Not to be a big baby, but I'll try that when my husband gets home as I am scared of screwing something up, and as you all well know, I am a magnet for computer problems. I'll let you know if it worked. Thanks again. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: ITunes problem and Airport Express (carlene knight)

Thanks David. Not to be a big baby, but I'll try that when my husband gets home as I am scared of screwing something up, and as you all well know, I am a magnet for computer problems. I'll let you know if it worked. Thanks again. On Nov 6, 2009, at 11:10 AM, David Poehlman wrote: To further fix your airport express issue, go to network, go to security, make sure ipv6 i the advanced tcpip ...

[macvoiceover] Re: startup sound help please (carlene knight)

I have the same problem but when I tried to shut down the computer and hold PRM down with option command, nothing happened. I discovered however that though the computer had technically shut down, the power supply was still on. I have a Mac Mini. Is there something wrong with the computer perhaps or is this normal. Obviously I still have the problem. Is there anything else I can try? All of my volumes are set at 100%. Thanks. On Nov 6, 2009, at 6:35 AM, Peggy Fleischer wrote: ...

[macvoiceover] Re: ITunes problem and Airport Express (David Poehlman)

To further fix your airport express issue, go to network, go to security, make sure ipv6 i the advanced tcpip tab is set to off. then go to security and toggle the firewall to stop and then to start. On Nov 6, 2009, at 1:45 PM, carlene knight wrote: You're probably right as I have to restart ITunes every day. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: need help (May McDonald)

Make sense. I'll see what I can find. Thanks. But before I try it I have another problem that I can't figure out. It's not letting me save anything to the windows side. I try and download a program I need but it won't save it. It's set as read only I guess and I can't find where or how to change it, any suggestions there? I checked under administrator and that is checked. Hopefully that made sense. ...

[macvoiceover] ITunes problem and Airport Express (carlene knight)

You're probably right as I have to restart ITunes every day. Otherwise my Airport Express can't find my remote speakers. My computer sleeps at night. :) I'd rather shut ITunes down than have to restart my computer. On Nov 6, 2009, at 3:22 AM, David Poehlman wrote: I discovered that restarting itunes after the latest update and starting itunes fixed all my issues. ...

[macvoiceover] side bar (Tim Grady)

A while ago I disabled the side bar and now I can't figure out how to enable it. Can anyone remind me how? Click on the link below to go to our homepage. Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: need help (Ignasi Cambra)

It's not that I don't want to be descriptive, it's just that if you look for it on google it will probably be much clearer than me. All SharpKeys does is to remap keys, so you can, for example, make your right option key behave as the insert key when using windows. On Nov 6, 2009, at 1:07 AM, May McDonald wrote: You care to be a little more descriptive? Like what is it and how does it work? ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Add to iTunes (David Poehlman)

you have to create the mp3 after making the m4a. On Nov 6, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Ray Hazan wrote: Hi, Has anyone tried or succeeded in creating an MP3 file out of a text to speech file created in services? ...

[macvoiceover] Add to iTunes (Ray Hazan)

Hi, Has anyone tried or succeeded in creating an MP3 file out of a text to speech file created in services? I have changed the import settings in iTune to MP3 but it doesn't seem to have any effect. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: Opening iTunes (David Poehlman)

turn vo off and back on or restart itunes. On Nov 6, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Marcy Weinberg wrote: Hi, everyone, Sometimes when I open iTunes, I can tab to the playlist browser and the songs table, and arrow around without using vo. ...

[macvoiceover] Re: itunes again (David Poehlman)

under view, click show column browser. pretty neat. On Nov 6, 2009, at 9:57 AM, annelie robledo wrote: I previously posted a question about itunes could someone please help. In previous Itunes version when in the itunes store I had the web area but to the right of that was a table or column browser. How can I get this back. Please help. ...