Re: Google Chrome on Mac
Hi Desmond. I love chrome. I used it across Mac, windows and android where it served extraordinarily well, synchronized my bookmarks and other amenities, and was decent for at least the basics of web development. Around November, chrome updated itself automatically on my Mac and accessibility fell right off the bottom of the chart. Pages began taking 10-30 seconds to load. Focus refused to set to the web page viewer automatically. Some web page elements such as tables stopped working for navigation. It was a mess after being used to essentially seemless experience for years. I am happy enough with safari on my Mac, but I was crushed when Chrome became more or less unviable as it still works so well on all my other systems. I continue to use it for web development on windows, though mainly for the bare basics of making sure fonts and visuals are right, viewing the source of a page and retrieving basic errors. I have good php and Javascript online debuggers that I prefer for examining my code. Best, Erik On March 17, 2020 7:36:34 AM Dezman Jackson wrote: Good morning, Hope all are doing well. Was just curious if anyone out here uses Chrome on the Mac with VoiceOver on a regular bbasis?Personally, I don't find it to be all that er-friendly and tend to use Safari. I am also interested in hearing from anyone who is involved in web development and if you use the dev tools in Chrome. Regards, Dezman -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/B7F97B19-4466-4F75-AFE4-84D8568B31ED%40gmail.com. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: mk...@ucla.edu and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/170f8d58df0.2777.076929f76817eefa7b63a96dc005a58f%40erik-burggraaf.com.
Re: CAVI
Hello I took their Linux course and I was able to do it successfully with my Mac I hope this helps Eric Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On July 7, 2016 1:36:12 PM Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi: I just found info about computer corses from CAVI. Has anyone ever taken any of these? Are they worth the money? Can they be taken with the Mac? Sarai D. Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: I Need a Little Help in Safari
Hi did you try using command shift R to bring up the article reader this should have stripped everything out of the page that was in your way including the flash video leaving only the article with possibly a couple of extra links let me know if this works for you Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On July 16, 2016 1:42:13 PM "M. Taylor" wrote: Hello Everyone, Earlier today, I received an email in my Inbox with a link to a cNet article that I wanted to read. When I click on the link, Safari opens and, in addition to the text, a Flash video begins to play. Try as I may, I cannot seem to stop the video. This is to say, I cannot find the pause/stop button. I realize that my Safari skills are not as advanced as they should be so I'm hoping one of you Safarians can inform me as to how to stop the playback. I grew so frustrated with this endeavor that I finally gave up and opened the article in Windows Explorer where I could read the text without being bothered with the video playback, via Jaws. Article: Pokemon Go could crash and burn this way http://enews.cnet.com/ct/36465781:WmNb4zYgN:m:1:643954770:AB022623DBB6DD9EE0 0AF25C9314BD07:r:22694667381686839172315209628767 All replies, greatly appreciated. Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Is there a keyboard command to bring the mouse?
Control option command f5 is what I use. hth, Erik Burggraaf Freelance jack of many trades! Visit my website: http://www.theoutofworkbum.work Also check out my website for inclusion to the android platform for persons with sensery, physical or cognitive disabilities: http://www.inclusiveandroid.com > On Jul 29, 2016, at 9:27 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > I know that may be a dumb question, but I'm thinking there is one and I can't > remember what it is. I'm trying to force the mouse to route to the voiceover > cursor, similar to the Route Jaws to PC in JAWS. > Thanks, > Donna > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara > Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Is there a keyboard command to bring the mouse?
Sorry, I forgot to add, when pressing control option command f5, the feedback will be the contents of the voiceover cursor, indicating that the mouse has been routed to the voiceover cursor; However, clicking may yeald unexpected results because mac os lets you stack windows on top of eachother, but voiceover doesn't indicate that such a window is present. So, you may think you're clicking on some mouse only button on a webpage in a safari window when in fact you're clicking on a file icon in finder or notification text in a hidden dialog box. Thus, routing the mouse and clicking is an inexact process. It's also worth noting that some clickable options won't work with the trackpad as long as voiceover is turned on. Best, Erik Burggraaf Freelance jack of many trades! Visit my website: http://www.theoutofworkbum.work Also check out my website for inclusion to the android platform for persons with sensery, physical or cognitive disabilities: http://www.inclusiveandroid.com > On Jul 29, 2016, at 9:28 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > > Control option command f5 is what I use. > > hth, > > Erik Burggraaf > Freelance jack of many trades! Visit my website: > http://www.theoutofworkbum.work <http://www.theoutofworkbum.work/> > Also check out my website for inclusion to the android platform for persons > with sensery, physical or cognitive disabilities: > http://www.inclusiveandroid.com <http://www.inclusiveandroid.com/> >> On Jul 29, 2016, at 9:27 AM, Donna Goodin > <mailto:doniado...@me.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I know that may be a dumb question, but I'm thinking there is one and I >> can't remember what it is. I'm trying to force the mouse to route to the >> voiceover cursor, similar to the Route Jaws to PC in JAWS. >> Thanks, >> Donna >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara >> Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> <mailto:caraqu...@caraquinn.com> >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ >> <http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/> >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara > Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > <http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/> > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries > <https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac V
Re: Is there a keyboard command to bring the mouse?
Nop, That does the opposite. It tries to rout the voiceover cursor to the current position of the mouse. Best, Erik Burggraaf Freelance jack of many trades! Visit my website: http://www.theoutofworkbum.work Also check out my website for inclusion to the android platform for persons with sensery, physical or cognitive disabilities: http://www.inclusiveandroid.com > On Jul 29, 2016, at 3:49 PM, Caitlyn Furness > wrote: > > I think it’s vo shift f 5.. > > hth, > Caitlyn > >> On Jul 29, 2016, at 9:27 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I know that may be a dumb question, but I'm thinking there is one and I >> can't remember what it is. I'm trying to force the mouse to route to the >> voiceover cursor, similar to the Route Jaws to PC in JAWS. >> Thanks, >> Donna >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara >> Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara > Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
backing up and doing a clean install
Hi all, I have a couple of questions. I just rsynced my home folder off to another drive. The trackpad and keyboard are going in this mackbook aftern nearly five years and I'm leaning towards mobile for everything.First question. After Rsync, the backup home folder was just over 100 gig while the original was about 195 gig. I have checked, and based on the sizes, documents, downloads, music, and all of the other folders I regularly use copied in tact. I combed through pretty carefully, but was unable to determine where the space discrepancy occurred. On the other hand, my home folder is reporting 195 gb in size, my free disk space seems to be around 100 gb, and my apps and other system files haven't been taken into account. So, Either something is wrong with my file system, or my 250 gb ssd has been visited by the space fairy. Disk utility says the disk is OK though there were over 1100 permission errors which I am now fixing. Should I be worried about this? ...especially in lite of my second question. I am pretty terrified of elcap, but if this system is on it's way out, I want to scrub this ssd clean and install a brand new instalation of elcap. I don't want to use the latest and greatest myself, but I don't want my personal data going out with the computer. Does apple let ordinary people do such a thing? My current instalation is 5 or 7 years old. No word of a lie. It started at snow leopard I thinkg. That was the last instalation disk I got from apple ever, and since then I've siply installed any upgrades I wanted right over top of the old stuff. I've even transfered this install between several macs that I owned at various times. Since I'm preparing for the worst, it would be worth it to me to scrub this system if I can do that and keep yosemity. I'm hoping there's some option in recovery manager or somewhere that will let me whipe everything and make a clean install. Thanks for any info and suggestions. Erik Burggraaf Freelance jack of many trades! Visit my website: http://www.theoutofworkbum.work Also check out my website for inclusion to the android platform for persons with sensery, physical or cognitive disabilities: http://www.inclusiveandroid.com -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: backing up and doing a clean install
Hi Tim, > On Aug 1, 2016, at 9:24 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > When you look at the contents of the Home folder in your backup location, is > the Library folder present? It usually isn't that large, but it's possible. > Yes, Library is accounted for. Actually I have hidden folderes completely > revealed for some hacky reason that partially escapes me now. I think it had > something to do with my rockboxed scandisk mp3 player. Anyhow, my library > folder is about 5 gig wich strikes me as somewhat high. I'm guessing a lot > of mail is stored offline there. Still, nothing that could account for a 50 > gig discrepancy. Funnily enough, if I look at my hard drive in finder it > shows the correct available and free spaces. IE, when I view my ssd dinfo it > shows 250 gb total, 150 gb used and 100 gb free. Then when I go and view my > home folder it says the size of that folder is 195 gb. > It is relatively simple to do the clean install of Yosemite, if that's what > you'd prefer. As long as Yosemite is the system currently running on your > machine, you'd start up from the Recovery HD, erase the Macintosh HD using > Disk Utility, then quit out of the Disk Utility and select Re-Install MacOS > X. This will usually install the version of MacOS that you currently have on > your Mac. Of course, you need to make sure that your backup is good first, > but after installation is complete, you're able to use the Set-up Assistant > to bring that Home folder back over. > > That's interesting. My research showed that you had to have a system flash > drive for the OS you want to install. I was assuming it would only do a > clean install of the very latest OS if I used the onboard tools, but if it > will restore the current version, that would be exactly what I need. > A Time Machine backup would be a safer solution, but if you're really set on > the clean install, then Time Machine kind of defeats the purpose of that. > I've done more or less the same as you. That is, simply installing one new > system over the previous with no ill effects. I don't believe that it's an > issue to proceed through MacOS versions in this manner. Apple expects that > this is one of the stable methods to accomplish system upgrades. True, but like all operating systems, it clearly gets it's share of bloat and bugs over time. I'll grant you, it takes far and away longer on mac OS, but still, seven years is enough by any standard I'd think. Appreciate the advice. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Aug 1, 2016, at 18:05, erik burggraaf <mailto:e...@erik-burggraaf.com>> wrote: > > Hi all, I have a couple of questions. > > I just rsynced my home folder off to another drive. The trackpad and > keyboard are going in this mackbook aftern nearly five years and I'm leaning > towards mobile for everything.First question. After Rsync, the backup > home folder was just over 100 gig while the original was about 195 gig. I > have checked, and based on the sizes, documents, downloads, music, and all of > the other folders I regularly use copied in tact. I combed through pretty > carefully, but was unable to determine where the space discrepancy occurred. > On the other hand, my home folder is reporting 195 gb in size, my free disk > space seems to be around 100 gb, and my apps and other system files haven't > been taken into account. So, Either something is wrong with my file system, > or my 250 gb ssd has been visited by the space fairy. Disk utility says the > disk is OK though there were over 1100 permission errors which I am now > fixing. Should I be worried about this? ...especially in lite of my second > question. > > I am pretty terrified of elcap, but if this system is on it's way out, I want > to scrub this ssd clean and install a brand new instalation of elcap. I > don't want to use the latest and greatest myself, but I don't want my > personal data going out with the computer. Does apple let ordinary people do > such a thing? My current instalation is 5 or 7 years old. No word of a lie. > It started at snow leopard I thinkg. That was the last instalation disk I > got from apple ever, and since then I've siply installed any upgrades I > wanted right over top of the old stuff. I've even transfered this install > between several macs that I owned at various times. Since I'm preparing for > the worst, it would be worth it to me to scrub this system if I can do that > and keep yosemity. > > I'm hoping there's some option in recovery manager or somewhere that will let > m
Re: filling out pdf forms on mac
Hi brian, I did a google search on this a couple of months ago and turned up a malarky blog post where some one had used the text to speach feature of adobe for mac to describe all the fields and then some tricky way to get to the first one and thus fill out a form. It seemed ridiculous to me. Maybe it will take a law sute to get adobe off it's can and producing accessible mac software. For now, rest assured that your imagination is not playing tricks on you. The process is very broken. The recommended mac visionaries solution is pdf pen pro which has a price tag attached. I've cheated and used my virtual machine for years because I have one and can't really justify the expense of pdf pen. Best, Erik Burggraaf Freelance jack of many trades! Visit my website: http://www.theoutofworkbum.work Also check out my website for inclusion to the android platform for persons with sensery, physical or cognitive disabilities: http://www.inclusiveandroid.com > On Aug 3, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Brian Moore wrote: > > Hi all. So I remember reading late last year that the latest version of > acrobat reader dc for mac had proper support for tagged .pdf files. So now I > wanted to test this. made sure my mac was completely up to date 10.11.6 > installed latest version of adobe reader dc > Opened a pdf file which I know is tagged properly. checked it with acrobat > reader on windows as well as looked at the actual tag structure with acrobat > pro. > > however, adobe reader for mac told me it was an untagged document. Still I > told it to infer reading order and proceeded. > > I can see no content in this file much less fill out the actual form. > > Am I missing something here? I tried interacting with all kinds of bits. I > see a tool bar, and a few other elements but not the actual document itself. > > Has anyone actually gotten this to work? > > if so, how did you actually get to the document area? > > Thanks. > Brian. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara > Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: StoCard, The Rewards Card App, is Back and Better Than Ever!!
I'm just about to try the app now if it works the way I think it will and synchronizes all my information between my i device and my Android phone I think it will be worth it Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On August 14, 2016 10:21:19 AM Jonathan Cohn wrote: Mark, I do not have enough reward cards to make this worthwhile, but I thought the Wallet app that is part of IOS 9 obsoleted all of the reward card apps. Can you give a brief explanation of the advantages of this app over the builtin version? Thanks, Jonathan On Aug 14, 2016, at 1:35 AM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, I am delighted to announce that, with this latest release, StoCard, Rewards Cards Wallet app, for iOS, is once again, VoiceOver accessible. See below for app description and App Store link. Mark Stocard - Rewards Cards Wallet By Stocard Description Featured as one of the best apps of the year by Apple in Europe and now available in the US! Store ALL your rewards cards in one app on your iPhone - with Stocard. Get rid of all the plastic cards in your wallet! FREE! Wall Street Journal: "a clever way of turning a smartphone into a virtual wallet" Techcrunch: "a simple but clever take on the mobile phone-as-loyalty-card-wallet" FAST: The built in high-tech-camera scanner enables you to add loyalty cards within seconds. Have your phone's screen scanned for a faster transaction at properly equipped stores*. EASY TO USE: No registration necessary, start using Stocard right after downloading. Choose from over 400 preset loyalty cards. Add any not preset loyalty card as an "other loyalty card". Securely store your cards in the cloud Several stores still use outdated scanner technologies (laser or flatbed scanners instead of image scanners). These scanners unfortunately cannot read smartphone displays. In this case simply ask the cashier to type in your loyalty card number manually. CARDS IN WALLET: Add any card in Stocard with a QR code to Wallet. For support, feedback and suggestions, please send us an email at: supp...@stocardapp.com Download from the App Store at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stocard-rewards-cards-wallet/id444578884?mt= 8 -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googl
Re: Here is the Text of the User Manual for the Nearby Explorer, for iOS, GPS Navigation App
Hi, I just wanted to say that I've been using the nearby Explorer app for Android for a couple of years now. what it does for my confidence I can hardly describe. as I travel in a lot of unfamiliar areas, I need this app and had depended on mobile Geo for a long time before I was unable to use Windows mobile. I have to hopes for the maps. first I'm hoping that when mobile Geo for iOS becomes popular the number of map licenses sold will increase and the price of Licensing the maps will decrease overall making the product more affordable even than it is today. the other thing that I would like to see is for maps to be a little bit more region-specific IE I don't need maps for all of North America. I only need maps for Ontario Canada and Nevada United States .I would like to be able to download maps for those two regions and not for the entire North America. I believe making the app available outside of North America has been the number one feature request since the app was originally released. hopefully migrating it to iOS will give the developers the buying power needed to make internationalization a reality. Best, Erik . Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On August 20, 2016 2:44:21 PM Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: Great job Mike. I wish I could have this app as it does remind me of GEO and I would feel very confident with this app. Please could you write to APH and ask if they could release the app internationally as it would be simple, they could get the maps for other countries and then we could have it. Then if they did that, we could use our internet plans for google and Foresquare although I prefer google. I totally agree with you it is not safe to shake your phone or to have to interfere to get a app to tell you where you are. I have a guide dog and can’t use Seeing I or whatever it’s called here in the UK because I don’t have the hands to shake the phone when working my guide dog. Thanks so much. Kawal. On 20 Aug 2016, at 18:23, Mike Arrigo wrote: Ok, here is the pod cast. http://media.blubrry.com/blindgeekzone/p/www.blind-geek-zone.net/wp-content/uploads/gravity_forms/3-98839556b66feeea5fbbaaad6c392a4c/2016/08/nearby-explorer-IOS.mp3 On Aug 20, 2016, at 11:46 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I think the information it provides is worth it, I have uploaded a pod cast to the blind geek zone web site, just waiting for it to be posted. On Aug 20, 2016, at 10:16 AM, Brian Moore wrote: Well, for $109.99 in the Canadian app store, I think I will wait for someone to do a podcast demo or something. I get pretty good results with blind square, google maps etc so spending another hundred and 10 bucks might be worth it if the info is really good but sort of want to hear what it does first. There is no demo rigght? -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate,
Re: Here is the Text of the User Manual for the Nearby Explorer, for iOS, GPS Navigation App
I would speculate this would not work because the app needs to get a GPS signal from the satellites in order to determine your location. I suppose there would be a chance if the app can get location services fixes the same as it can for satellites and as long as there is a Wi-Fi or other wireless device and range for it to get a position. all you could do is try it and let us know Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On August 21, 2016 11:26:57 AM Vaughn Brown wrote: I am wondering if this app works in underground train stations such as those in NYC and Boston for announcing train times etc as demonstrated for bus stops. I know it uses onboard data when it cannot connect to cellular data or YFi. On 8/21/16, Krister Ekstrom wrote: Has anyone heard if there are plans to go worldwide with this app? Would be great if they did but i have my doubts seeing that it has been on Android for quite a while. /Krister 21 aug. 2016 kl. 15:37 skrev Mike Arrigo : It's designed for blind users, but currently it only works in the United States and Canada. On Aug 21, 2016, at 1:31 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I didn’t know that this app was available for the Iphone. Is this an app thats designed for blind users or is it some other features that people like with this app. /A On 20 Aug 2016, at 17:14, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: Hello Mark. Just in case, you sent to the Macvisionary list. Did you mean to do that or did you mean to send it to the GPS list? I knew you’d get it and I’m really glad you did as I was going to ask you to do that. Kawal. On 20 Aug 2016, at 15:38, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, I must say that I am extremely impressed with the Nearby Explorer, for iOS, GPS navigation app, developed by the American Printing House for the Blind. So, for your convenience, in either enjoying the app or determining whether or not to purchase it, I am pasting in the complete text of its user manual, below my signature line. A couple of things to note, however: 1. Currently, this app only supports navigation in the United States and Canada. 2. At the time of this post, the cost of the app is, in the U.S. App Store anyway, $79.99. 3. In order to successfully install the app, which includes its built-in map of North America, you must have at least 4GB of free space available on your iOS device. 4. The direct URL to the online user manual, which includes a in-page hyperlinked table of contents, omitted in this post, is: http://tech.aph.org/ne/index.html 5. I have not edited the contents of this text in any way. I simply copied the text from the website; therefore some of the formatting may not be consistent with the HTML version of the manual. Finally, to you old-timers out there, I am delighted to report that this app reminds me a great deal of the groundbreaking, GPS navigation solution for the blind and low vision that started it all; I am referring, of course, to Code Factory’s Mobile Geo. Okay, on to the show. Enjoy and Happy & Safe Traveling, Mark Nearby Explorer for iOS User's Guide Copyright 2016 American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. 2016/8/19 Introduction When sighted people use a global positioning system (GPS), their main interests are getting directions and/or guidance to a destination. Blind users appreciate these features as well, but generally desire more orientation queues than are available on commercial GPS apps. Nearby Explorer is a GPS app designed to provide these queues. When combined with an accessible interface and customizable, current information about points of interest (POIs), the tools provide a meaningful picture of the vicinity and its characteristics. Nearby Explorer works by: 1.displaying a screen containing several geography-related categories, letting you turn on the ones of interest (announced as you move). You can put the phone to sleep and continue receiving feedback or examine the values on the screen. 2.letting you orient the phone in various positions to get more targeted information about: ◦points of interest (POIs), ◦direction and streets, and ◦the closest point of interest. 3.providing descriptive details such as: ◦intersection configurations as you approach, ◦transit stop next time, direction of travel, and head sign for systems in over 30 metro areas, ◦distance and adjustable direction to POIs, and ◦adjustable scope for prominence and proximity for POI announcements. Features The information that Nearby Explorer provides helps the blind traveler stay oriented. It shows surrounding and approaching streets, businesses, institutions, and public facilities, and offers continually updating distance and directional information to the nearest or selected location. Nearby Explorer provides a sense of the surrounding streets and their relationship to the user's current position. Additionally, it enables the passenger in a vehicle to aid the driver with directions and suggestions. About This Manual This document
Re: Here is the Text of the User Manual for the Nearby Explorer, for iOS, GPS Navigation App
Something has to be done about internationalisation for sure. no doubt it will be as soon as the product can be made financially viable.. the problem is that the number of Android users is somewhat less than iPhone users. I see the nearby Explorer app for iPhone as a terrific thing simply for being able to expand the current user base and provide more licensing for the maps. Add to that the increasing number of Android no takers for the blind that can take advantage of the Play Store, particularly the vaunted new Braille don't touch from humanware, and the user base will hopefully expand to the point where a ApH has enough buying power to license the maps in other areas. I'm surprised it's taken this long myself but I really believe that it's only a matter of time until something is done. Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On August 21, 2016 9:50:29 AM Krister Ekstrom wrote: Has anyone heard if there are plans to go worldwide with this app? Would be great if they did but i have my doubts seeing that it has been on Android for quite a while. /Krister 21 aug. 2016 kl. 15:37 skrev Mike Arrigo : It's designed for blind users, but currently it only works in the United States and Canada. On Aug 21, 2016, at 1:31 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I didn’t know that this app was available for the Iphone. Is this an app thats designed for blind users or is it some other features that people like with this app. /A On 20 Aug 2016, at 17:14, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: Hello Mark. Just in case, you sent to the Macvisionary list. Did you mean to do that or did you mean to send it to the GPS list? I knew you’d get it and I’m really glad you did as I was going to ask you to do that. Kawal. On 20 Aug 2016, at 15:38, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, I must say that I am extremely impressed with the Nearby Explorer, for iOS, GPS navigation app, developed by the American Printing House for the Blind. So, for your convenience, in either enjoying the app or determining whether or not to purchase it, I am pasting in the complete text of its user manual, below my signature line. A couple of things to note, however: 1. Currently, this app only supports navigation in the United States and Canada. 2. At the time of this post, the cost of the app is, in the U.S. App Store anyway, $79.99. 3. In order to successfully install the app, which includes its built-in map of North America, you must have at least 4GB of free space available on your iOS device. 4. The direct URL to the online user manual, which includes a in-page hyperlinked table of contents, omitted in this post, is: http://tech.aph.org/ne/index.html 5. I have not edited the contents of this text in any way. I simply copied the text from the website; therefore some of the formatting may not be consistent with the HTML version of the manual. Finally, to you old-timers out there, I am delighted to report that this app reminds me a great deal of the groundbreaking, GPS navigation solution for the blind and low vision that started it all; I am referring, of course, to Code Factory’s Mobile Geo. Okay, on to the show. Enjoy and Happy & Safe Traveling, Mark Nearby Explorer for iOS User's Guide Copyright 2016 American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. 2016/8/19 Introduction When sighted people use a global positioning system (GPS), their main interests are getting directions and/or guidance to a destination. Blind users appreciate these features as well, but generally desire more orientation queues than are available on commercial GPS apps. Nearby Explorer is a GPS app designed to provide these queues. When combined with an accessible interface and customizable, current information about points of interest (POIs), the tools provide a meaningful picture of the vicinity and its characteristics. Nearby Explorer works by: 1.displaying a screen containing several geography-related categories, letting you turn on the ones of interest (announced as you move). You can put the phone to sleep and continue receiving feedback or examine the values on the screen. 2.letting you orient the phone in various positions to get more targeted information about: ◦points of interest (POIs), ◦direction and streets, and ◦the closest point of interest. 3.providing descriptive details such as: ◦intersection configurations as you approach, ◦transit stop next time, direction of travel, and head sign for systems in over 30 metro areas, ◦distance and adjustable direction to POIs, and ◦adjustable scope for prominence and proximity for POI announcements. Features The information that Nearby Explorer provides helps the blind traveler stay oriented. It shows surrounding and approaching streets, businesses, institutions, and public facilities, and offers continually updating distance and directional information to the nearest or selected location. Nearby Explorer provides a sense of the surroundin
Re: Untappd app not working using VoiceOver
Dear David, I'm a huge fan of untapped. normally I check in on my Android phone but sometimes I use my iPod touch as a backup. I read your post about changing locations and thought that I would give it a try. oh my goodness! it's bad! it's bad on both platforms but on iOS it is atrocious! the tab bar, which is unlabeled in both applications, disappears from the screen at random intervals and you have to click around the app in order to bring it back. then when you finally get your checkin going the rating bars in accessible. locations are workable but they take an incredibly long time. what with one thing and another my beer was warm before I managed to complete my check in. it took over half an hour. that's just not right .so I wasn't able to reproduce your problem with setting locations unfortunately. I have to say this app needs an incredible amount of attention on the accessibility front. best, Erik PS, if you want to friend me on untapped, I think my id is e.burggraaf. Cheers, Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On August 19, 2016 2:46:18 AM David Hole wrote: Hi. I and maybe other beer drinkers are using the beer community Untappd for checking in beers. I've been in the loop for beta testing of their iOS app, and found an accessibility bug that is now in the App Store, as either me or the Developer didn't find a way to solve this. It's a PhoneGap built app, using WOWebView, if that helps. Here's what I sent to the Developer just to reproduce the issue: I'll try to cover it step by step. As I'm at work, I will use my workplace for the checkin: 1. I'm opening the app. The search screen appears. 2. I search for "nøgne wit". The auto-search list of beers appear as it should. 3. I select Nøgne Ø Wit (the first result). I double tap once on that beer, and nothing happens. I double tap once again, and the beer screen appears. 4. I double tap on the Checkin button. The checkin screen appears. 5. I choose a venue to checkin to. As the list of suggested venues doesn't contain "Arbeids- og velferdsdirektoratet NAV IT", I double tap the Add Location-button. By swiping a lot, I find the venue "Arbeids- og velferdsdirektoratet NAV IT", and double tap. That doesn't work, so i double tap more. Nothing happens... So the result is that I am not able to checkin the beer at the venue I am at, wich is quite frustrating, as I like to have checkins posted on Swarm, and my venue history on untappd. I'm either not able to go back from here, so the only solution from here is to kill the app, and start all over again, and to end up in a loop - (From step 1). Are there any one here who can help out to solve this? Best regards David -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: I need a good bluetooth headset recommendation
Hi, my girlfriend works for the I can connect program and she always recommends the Logitech h800 Bluetooth headset. you can find this headset for about 70 bucks here: http://AMZN.to/2cjNO94 This headset comes with both a dongle and a full Bluetooth radio. a switch on the side allows you to flip between the dongle and the radio. Thus, you can have two Bluetooth devices connected simultaneously and switch back and forth on the Fly. We have used this headset extensively and found both connections to be extremely stable. It's Logitech and so the sound is excellent for the price point. the headset is a little bigger than I would like but still it's much smaller than other similar headsets such as the Bose SoundLink and it folds down a little bit when it's not in use. I hope this helps, Erik Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On September 2, 2016 10:32:40 AM Kristeen Hughes wrote: I’m wondering if anyone knows of a good, stereo, headset for the mac that is bluetooth, but will use the built-in bluetooth of the mac rather than a dongle. When I use a headset with a dongle I get a lot of very bad cutting out of VO while doing anything involving transferring files over the network or dropbox. Thanks. Kristeen -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: I need a good bluetooth headset recommendation
Hi Scott, I am sort of in the market for a stereo headset for my cell phone but I have never been able to find quite what I want. are you talking about the Plantronics BackBeat Fit? it's a little more money than the Logitech but it looks like it might be close to what I need. unfortunately the description on Amazon is a bit weak. any information you could give me about this headset would be very much appreciated if it's the one you were talking about. thanks very much, Erik Sent with AquaMail for Android http://www.aqua-mail.com On September 2, 2016 12:24:47 PM Scott Granados wrote: Logitech makes great wireless headsets. We used them all the time at my employer for audio and video conferencing and they were very solid with laptops and desktops. For a more cell phone type stereo bluetooth headset option check out the Plantronics Backbeat for stereo and the voyager Legend for single ear mono use. Good luck On Sep 2, 2016, at 10:31 AM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: I’m wondering if anyone knows of a good, stereo, headset for the mac that is bluetooth, but will use the built-in bluetooth of the mac rather than a dongle. When I use a headset with a dongle I get a lot of very bad cutting out of VO while doing anything involving transferring files over the network or dropbox. Thanks. Kristeen -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Burning DMG files?
Well, you could brush up your voiceover drag and drop skills, or you could try http://www.simplyburns.sourceforge.net where you wil find a fully functioning cd burner for the mac. Open simply burns. tab to the burn image button and press space. tab to the choose file button and press space. Choose the fusion dmg. Throw in a CD, and hit the burn button. Incidentally simply burns will show you all partitions on the image. My guess is that you'll see an hfs partition and a cdfs or UTF8 or some such. But there will be two partitions, one for mac and the other for windows, and you wil be able to identify them before burning. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-03, at 4:28 PM, Bill Holton wrote: > Looks like to burn a DMG file to a disk you have to drag and drop the source > and destination in the disk utilities menu and then restore. Is there a > better way to do this with keystroke commands? Thanks. > Bill > > > > BILL HOLTON > Email:b...@bholton.com > Direct: 386-624-6309 > Homepage:www.bholton.com > Home Office: 1520 Loughton ST > DeLand, FL 32720 > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Mac file sharing with windows machines problem
Hi, have you tried disabling any firewalls including windows firewall? Also , have you tried making a network location named after your windows work group on the mac so that windows thinks your mac belongs to that workgroup? Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-03, at 5:11 PM, Claus Thøgersen wrote: > Hi, > > I have a Mac Mini running 10.6.7. I want to use it as a media server to > stream my music from. > This means I have to be able to access files from my Windows pcs. > > I have followed the guides on how to setup Windows file sharing, enabling > smb, and give the correct workgroup Name, setting up folders to share and the > permissions for both my regular mac user account and guest account, all users > have both read and write access to the shared folders. > > I can access both my Windows computers from the mac. I can ping the mac from > the Windows machines, but I cannot access the Mac, it does not show up in the > network list on the Windows machines. I get the usual Windows network error > both when I try to connect to the Minis IP address, or using the machine > Name. > > In my setup I need to be able to access the Mac from the windows machines, > the application that controls the streaming is a Windows application. > > I have gone over setup for file sharing, the only problem is that it does not > work. On the net there is not a lot of guides on how to troubleshoot this > problem. > Regards > > Claus > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Burning DMG files?
Yeh, you know, when I looked for burn, I couldn't find the tool bar on my finder. It's not something I use all that often so may have unchecked it or something. There's burn to disk in the file menu or the context menu, but without actually burning a disk, I couldn't be sure they wouldn't just burn a copy of the disk image, which wouldn't be what the doctor ordered. Where-as simply burns is tried and true. It gives you full information before it burns the image. It has all kinds of other burning features such as the ability to make audio cd's from flac files, or create images from your cd's or dvd's. As much as I know finder and disk utility do all these wonderful things, I prefer to trust an actual cd burning program to handle it. I can see exactly what's going on and know exactly what it's doing. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-03, at 6:19 PM, John Panarese wrote: >Can't you select the disk image in Disk Utility from the list, put a blank > disk in the optical drive and then with the image selected, choose, Burn, > from the toolbar? I haven't done this in a while, but I think that's how I > did it in the past. > > Take Care > > John Panarese > jpanar...@gmail.com > > > > On Mar 3, 2012, at 4:28 PM, "Bill Holton" wrote: > >> Looks like to burn a DMG file to a disk you have to drag and drop the source >> and destination in the disk utilities menu and then restore. Is there a >> better way to do this with keystroke commands? Thanks. >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> BILL HOLTON >> >> Email: <mailto:b...@bholton.com> b...@bholton.com >> >> Direct: 386-624-6309 >> >> Homepage: <http://www.bholton.com> www.bholton.com >> >> Home Office: 1520 Loughton ST >> >> DeLand, FL 32720 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Burning DMG files?
I've never used burn so I don't know. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-03, at 9:17 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Will the app Burn not do the same things? I have both Simply burns and Burn. > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! > > Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! > > Skype name: > barefootedray > > Facebook: > facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 > > > > On Mar 3, 2012, at 7:53 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Yeh, you know, when I looked for burn, I couldn't find the tool bar on my >> finder. It's not something I use all that often so may have unchecked it or >> something. There's burn to disk in the file menu or the context menu, but >> without actually burning a disk, I couldn't be sure they wouldn't just burn >> a copy of the disk image, which wouldn't be what the doctor ordered. >> >> Where-as simply burns is tried and true. It gives you full information >> before it burns the image. It has all kinds of other burning features such >> as the ability to make audio cd's from flac files, or create images from >> your cd's or dvd's. As much as I know finder and disk utility do all these >> wonderful things, I prefer to trust an actual cd burning program to handle >> it. I can see exactly what's going on and know exactly what it's doing. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New >> drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit >> http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com >> >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-03-03, at 6:19 PM, John Panarese wrote: >> >>>Can't you select the disk image in Disk Utility from the list, put a >>> blank disk in the optical drive and then with the image selected, choose, >>> Burn, from the toolbar? I haven't done this in a while, but I think that's >>> how I did it in the past. >>> >>> Take Care >>> >>> John Panarese >>> jpanar...@gmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 3, 2012, at 4:28 PM, "Bill Holton" wrote: >>> >>>> Looks like to burn a DMG file to a disk you have to drag and drop the >>>> source >>>> and destination in the disk utilities menu and then restore. Is there a >>>> better way to do this with keystroke commands? Thanks. >>>> >>>> Bill >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> BILL HOLTON >>>> >>>> Email: <mailto:b...@bholton.com> b...@bholton.com >>>> >>>> Direct: 386-624-6309 >>>> >>>> Homepage: <http://www.bholton.com> www.bholton.com >>>> >>>> Home Office: 1520 Loughton ST >>>> >>>> DeLand, FL 32720 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are
Re: Almost there with VM, one more item to finish
Hi Bill, I really recommend you install them bootcamp drivers. They enhance stability and ad a raft of features such as bluetooth and webcam support. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-04, at 5:10 PM, Bill Holton wrote: > Hi. > I have the VM installed. I had to delete the finder preference file again, > then it installed fine. Now I am trying to installed window-eyes either from > the disk in the Superdrive or from the DMG disk image I created on my mac in > the documents folder. > Superdrive says won’t install without bootcamp drivers. Don’t have bootcamp > installed, can I install just the drivers. > Or is it better to just share the documents folder on my Mini and hten access > the Window-eyes DMG file? > Hopefully this will be it. Thanks. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email > tomacvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: hybrid computing
NVDA might fly since it doesn't use proprietary drivers. You would have to get sound feedback from the host machine. best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-04, at 8:22 PM, Reinhard Stebner wrote: > There is just one problem, Assistive Technology such as screen readers. I am > not going to be able to access any of this stuff because I am unable to run a > screen reader on it. > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf OfCheree Heppe > Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 1:32 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: hybrid computing > > Cheree Heppe here: > > This sounds as if it may solve a number of problems. See article below. > > > N Y Times Tech news for the week of Thursday 2/23/2012 > Windows on the iPad, and Speedy > > By [7]DAVID POGUE > > You're probably paying something like $60 a month for high-speed > Internet. I'm paying $5 a month, and my connection is 1,000 times > faster. > > Your [8]iPad can't play Flash videos on the Web. Mine can. > > Your copy of Windows needs constant updating and patching and > protection against viruses and spyware. Mine is always clean and always > up-to-date. > > No, I'm not some kind of smug techno-elitist; you can have all of that, > too. All you have to do is sign up for a radical iPad service called > OnLive Desktop Plus. > > It's a tiny app -- about 5 megabytes. When you open it, you see a > standard Windows 7 desktop, right there on your iPad. The full, latest > versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer and Adobe Reader > are set up and ready to use -- no installation, no serial numbers, no > pop-up balloons nagging you to update this or that. It may be the least > annoying version of Windows you've ever used. > > That's pretty impressive -- but not as impressive as what's going on > behind the scenes. The PC that's driving your iPad Windows experience > is, in fact, a "farm" of computers at one of three data centers > thousands of miles away. Every time you tap the screen, scroll a list > or type on the on-screen keyboard, you're sending signals to those > distant computers. The screen image is blasted back to your iPad with > astonishingly little lag. > > There's an insane amount of technology behind this stunt -- 10 years in > the making, according to the company's founder. (He's a veteran of > Apple's original QuickTime team and Microsoft's WebTV and Xbox teams.) > OnLive Desktop builds on the company's original business, a service > that lets gamers play high-horsepower video games on Macs or > low-powered Windows computers like netbooks. > > The free version of the OnLive Desktop service arrived in January. It > gives you Word, Excel and PowerPoint, a few basic Windows apps (like > Paint, Media Player, Notepad and Calculator), and 2 gigabytes of > storage. > > Plenty of apps give you stripped-down versions of Office on the iPad. > But OnLive Desktop gives you the complete Windows Office suite. In > Word, you can do fancy stuff like tracking changes and high-end > typography. In PowerPoint, you can make slide shows that the iPad > projects with all of the cross fades, zooms and animations intact. > > Thanks to Microsoft's own Touch Pack add-on, all of this works with > touch-screen gestures. You can pinch and spread two fingers to zoom in > and out of your Office documents. You can use Windows' impressive > handwriting recognition to enter text (although a Bluetooth keyboard > works better). You can flick to scroll through a list. > > Instead of clicking the mouse on things, you can simply tap, although a > stylus works better than a fingertip; many of the Windows controls are > too tiny for a finger to tap precisely. (On a real Windows PC, you > could open the Control Panel to enlarge the controls for touch use -- > but OnLive's simulated PC is lacking the Control Panel, which is one of > its few downsides.) > > OnLive Desktop is seamless and fairly amazing. And fast; on what other > PC does Word open in one second? > > But the only w
voiceover keyboard reference?
Hi, is there a reference list of voiceover keys? I've just done a couple of quick google searches and didn't find anything. Got the mac OS shortcut keys no problem. Thanks, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: thought this article on inaccessible apps was funny
I think it's funny myself, but I'm not sure I want this guy being a posterboy for accessible app development. I have the feeling he actually wrote his comments directly to the developers he pointed out and got back just the responses he claims, and can you blame the developers? Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-06, at 7:47 PM, Yuma Antoine Decaux wrote: > > http://blog.fawny.org/2012/03/01/voiceoverless/ > > might be good to warn some devvers they might get the wrath of normal sighted > people as they are liking voice over more and more ? > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: My experience with the Mac
Hi, I don't have answers to all of your questions, but I have both Utorrent and adobe digital editions on my mac and they work great. As far as your wifi, have you been doing your updates for mac OS? If not, then I suggest you do them and see if that fixes your problem. That should help with facebook as well. As far as facebook goes, I have an account but really no interest in the thing. I had to teach it to a client last month though, so I know they are rolling out a new profile page. It's possible that things aren't working for you because we're giving you instructions using the old look, and you've been upgraded to the new one. Then again, it's entirely possible the mac just isn't for you. Personally, I want to self-mutilate every time I boot a windows machine. I'll never go back, even with nvda being free and effective. Windows performance is just painful. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-07, at 4:21 AM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > Hi friends, > > I don't post often here, but I regularly check all the posts. > I have a question. > I purchased my MacBook last July, so I've had it for more than 9 months. > A few months ago, I installed Windows on my Mac with the help of Bootcamp. > > So, the issue is that I'm always tempted to use Windows instead of the Mac. > This is because of the following reasons: > 1. On many occasions, I get an error message saying that my Internet > connection is not working properly. > If I try using Windows for using the Internet at the very same time, > then it works perfectly. > And, even on the Mac, the Internet starts working perfectly after > sometime, without me having to do anything. > 2. I still haven't been able to figure out an easy and effective way > of using Facebook on the Mac, and I use Facebook a lot, so this is a > major issue for me. > Even most of the methods that are known to work with VO don't work for > me, so I often end up getting frustrated because of this. > 3. As you all must be aware, there is no way of reading captchas on > the Mac with VO. > 4. I read books by downloading them through Utorrent with the help of > Adobe Reader on Windows. > I haven't yet been able to successfully download Utorrent on my Mac. > And I haven't yet found any decent application for reading books on the Mac. > > So, those are my main concerns. > I'd love to use the Mac like all of you, but I somehow can't find a > way to deal with these problems. > And I just don't find any major reasons for using the Mac instead of Windows. > I mean, people say that it's far better than Windows and all, but I > haven't been able to find even one accessible feature that is > available on the Mac, but not on Windows. > > So, please do share your views and suggestions. > > Cheers, > Rahul > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: accessible home library cataloging apps for the mac?
Oh, if you find this, please let me know. I am in great need of such a thing and haven't ever found one. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-14, at 7:49 AM, johns.kary wrote: > Hi guys, > Does anyone know of any accessible book cataloging apps for the mac? > I've got a huge amount of ebooks and audio books in various places I'd like > to catalog. I've tried bookster and book collector, but neither seam > completely accessible. > Preferably I'd like one that has a companion iPhone app, but it's not > essential. > > Thanks for any help. > Kari. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: download window with lion
HI may, It's command option L here. Pressing once shows the download window. Pressing again makes it go away. Hope this helps. Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-20, at 2:58 AM, May McDonald wrote: > Good evening everyone. > > Can someone please tell me how I go about getting the download window to pop > up like it us to with SL in Lion? > > Doing command l then going to the download button is not doing it which is > what silly Apple told me to do. > > May and Prince Noah > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Questions about switching from PC to Mac
Hi Mark, Give me a call. I'm a full service ADP consultant and trainer specializing in mac systems and accessories. Happy to answer any questions you may have by phone or email, or set you up a product demonstration. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-28, at 11:12 AM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > Hey all, > > I'm a transplant from the viphone list here and this is my first post > to MacVisionaries... be gentle. > > In the same way I used that list to educate myself before purchasing > an iPhone, I'm hoping to learn some stuff about the Mac here since I'm > thinking of making the jump. Seeing as how I have the iPhone 4, plan > on getting the next iPhone that's released in the fall and own an > Apple TV, I figured it made sense to migrate to the Mac... or at least > entertain the possibility. I live in Ontario and, thanks to the > assistive devices program, 75% of a new computer is covered every five > years for those with accessibility needs. > > They recently started covering Apple products and my five years is up > this fall so I was thinking of taking full advantage of this. > > With that being said, I have a variety of different questions to ask > on here. I just wanted to know what the best way to go about it was. > They cover a wide range of topics and I don't want to spam the list. > On the other side however, putting them all in one e-mail would > probably deter people from viewing certain questions they could answer > because of other questions. > > So erm... I guess I'm asking what standard practice is around here for > such things. I bet you guys get the same questions from new comers all > the time so I don't want to be repetitive either. > > Thanks for any advice you can lend and I look forward to learning > about the wonderful world of Mac! :) > > -Marc > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Excel for the mac or something not as hard to use and confusing as Numbers
Hi, Open office calc is not the most stable thing ever, but it's very close to excel in how it works. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-29, at 11:10 AM, Becky Knaub wrote: > Hi All, > So I am writing because I need to use excel for one of my classes and I just > can't seem to get a good grasp on numbers not to mention I can't seem to > find the statistical functions I need. So does anyone have any good > suggestions for an Excel like program that is not so confusing and doesn't > have a boat load of accessibility issues? Thanks . > > Becky > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Excel for the mac or something not as hard to use and confusing as Numbers
I use calc to handle all my company accounts. I track receivables, expenses, hours worked, billed, collected and remaining. the open office word processer leaves a bit to be desired, but the spreadsheeting componant is really super. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-29, at 8:12 PM, Becky Knaub wrote: > No, > Is this program accessible. I know Open office Word needs a lot of > improvement. Thanks for the suggestion if this program is accessible I will > definitely try it. > > Becky > On Mar 29, 2012, at 1:56 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Hi, Open office calc is not the most stable thing ever, but it's very close >> to excel in how it works. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New >> drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit >> http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com >> >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-03-29, at 11:10 AM, Becky Knaub wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> So I am writing because I need to use excel for one of my classes and I >>> just can't seem to get a good grasp on numbers not to mention I can't seem >>> to find the statistical functions I need. So does anyone have any good >>> suggestions for an Excel like program that is not so confusing and doesn't >>> have a boat load of accessibility issues? Thanks . >>> >>> Becky >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Questions about switching from PC to Mac
Hi Mark, As no one seems to have actually answered any of your questions... I can tell you that I occasionally use facebook and gmail. The facebook site currently works fine but I'm still on the old one. I haven't tried the new timeline yet, and who can say what the thing will look like in 6 months. Gmail is fine although I prefer to switch to basic html. YoruFukurou seems to be the client of choice for twitter on the mac. In my limited experience it does just about anything you might want to do with twitter. Hope this helps. Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-03-30, at 10:05 AM, Marc Rocheleau wrote: > Hello there, > > It's funny you mention flash because one of my big questions is > browsing the web. I use sites like facebook, gmail, etc... on a > regular basis and was wondering how easy/difficult they are to use > with a Mac and VO -- I know facebook is a pain to navigate through > with jaws on my PC sometimes. What web browser do people mostly use, > safari? Also, I use twitter but have the qwitter client on my PC... is > there any program for the Mac that is similar? > > I'd be very grateful for any info on these topics. Thanks in advance! > > -Marc > > > On 3/29/12, Gigi wrote: >> Hi Mark >> I would like to say that the two biggest problems, and it's not a problem >> for everybody, our tables and PDF files if you need to fill out forms. I >> have gotten around this by telling one of my customers that tables were not >> an option right now. That is a choice I had. Not everybody has that choice >> of course. Ask for PDF files, I'll just have to use my vista computer when I >> absolutely have to. Actually, I gave it to my husband. >> Some people have said that there is a problem with flash also, but I haven't >> had much trouble with that. >> Regards Gigi >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 28, 2012, at 10:12 AM, Marc Rocheleau >> wrote: >> >>> Hey all, >>> >>> I'm a transplant from the viphone list here and this is my first post >>> to MacVisionaries... be gentle. >>> >>> In the same way I used that list to educate myself before purchasing >>> an iPhone, I'm hoping to learn some stuff about the Mac here since I'm >>> thinking of making the jump. Seeing as how I have the iPhone 4, plan >>> on getting the next iPhone that's released in the fall and own an >>> Apple TV, I figured it made sense to migrate to the Mac... or at least >>> entertain the possibility. I live in Ontario and, thanks to the >>> assistive devices program, 75% of a new computer is covered every five >>> years for those with accessibility needs. >>> >>> They recently started covering Apple products and my five years is up >>> this fall so I was thinking of taking full advantage of this. >>> >>> With that being said, I have a variety of different questions to ask >>> on here. I just wanted to know what the best way to go about it was. >>> They cover a wide range of topics and I don't want to spam the list. >>> On the other side however, putting them all in one e-mail would >>> probably deter people from viewing certain questions they could answer >>> because of other questions. >>> >>> So erm... I guess I'm asking what standard practice is around here for >>> such things. I bet you guys get the same questions from new comers all >>> the time so I don't want to be repetitive either. >>> >>> Thanks for any advice you can lend and I look forward to learning >>> about the wonderful world of Mac! :) >>> >>> -Marc >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@goo
Re: A Question Regarding OCR
Have they got that thing to where it will process OCR directly on the host mac? I don't want to be sending my business documents off to a cloud for processing, and I don't necessarily want to recommend something to clients that relies on an internet connection for processing. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-02, at 8:30 PM, David Tanner wrote: > Congratulations on getting the Pearl, but I would suggest to you that you not > do away with your scanner completely. You will find times when a thick book > or so;mething that you cannot keep flat without applying pressure is going to > do better on a scanner. The Pearl has a fixed focus, meaning that if the > document or book is to o thick it will be somewhat out of focus, and thus you > will not get a good picture for recognition. Your choices then are to find > something about the same thickness to place the camera on in order to get the > text back in focus or place the document on a flatbed scanner to scan the > document. > > The Hovercam with the DocuScan Plus works very nicely on the Mac once you get > familiar with how to adjust the camera to just the right height to get the > best picture. DocuScan Plus may not do everything that OpenBook does, but it > does a lot and has many great features for $299, and once you purchase it you > can use it both for Windows and Apple. > > > > - Original Message - From: "Scott Erichsen" > To: > Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 5:41 PM > Subject: RE: A Question Regarding OCR > > >> Hi Mark, >> >> The Pearl will only work with OpenBOok 9.0 and will only work under windows. >> >> The two options that work with the Mac are the hoverCam with DocuScan Plus >> from Serotek and the EyePal. >> >> Personally I like the Pearl and OpenBOok as the accuracy is fantastic from >> everything I've scanned. >> >> Cheers. >> >> Scott >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor >> Sent: Tuesday, 3 April 2012 8:31 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: A Question Regarding OCR >> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> In addition to being the proud owner of a Focus 40 Blue, I also obtained >> Freedom Scientific's Pearl camera along with OpenBook 9.0. >> >> To put it simply, I am stunned with the OCR performance in both OpenBook and >> the accuracy of the camera along with the dazzling speed of the image >> acquisition experience. >> >> I think what blows my mind the most is the motion detection that allows one >> to turn pages and when the new page is in view of the camera, it >> automatically takes a photo and begins the OCR process. >> >> I swear it feels as though I have a sighted person reading for me. >> >> I could go on and on but ... >> >> I realize that the pearl has been out for quite some time and am wondering >> if anyone knows if it will work with anything on the Mac. >> >> I know one thing for sure, with the Pearl in my toolbox, I have put my >> scanner away for good. >> >> >> Mark >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: A Question Regarding OCR
Jim, I have a hovercam on order and will be testing it with fine reader express in the next three weeks. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-02, at 10:35 PM, Jim Gatteys wrote: > Hi all! > Has anybody used Abby fine reader express for the mac? I just downloaded a > trial version and it was much better than a few years ago. It worked with my > old epson perfection scanner and I was able to scan and edit a document. I > guess it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of kurzweil but for basic > stuff it seemed fine. I am seriously considering a purchase of fine reader. > Jim > > On Apr 2, 2012, at 8:21 PM, David Tanner wrote: > >> It is alive and well... Do you have version 12 patch 4? That is the latest >> release and there is some support for at least one digital camera in that >> patch upgrade. >> >> As far as Kurzweil 1000 on the Mac; the news isn't good. There is >> Kurzweil3000 for the Mac, but the folks at Cambian Learning don't think they >> can make enough profit on us blind folks so they say they will not release a >> version for Apple because if every blind person baught a copy of >> Kurzweil1000 for Mac they still couldn't make enough profit to make it worth >> it for them to do that. >> >> - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" >> To: >> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 8:04 PM >> Subject: Re: A Question Regarding OCR >> >> >>> Any hope for those of us Kurzweil users? I could live with my old Epson >>> Perfection scanner, but the new HP all in one takes forever. It's true that >>> it's quieter by a lot, but it's probably 30 to 45 seconds on the scanning >>> phase. I hate the mail now more than I ever did, but I don't have the space >>> nor USB ports for both devices on the desk. If I ever went back to college, >>> I'd seriously look into a sighted person over what I have now. >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" >>> To: >>> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 5:30 PM >>> Subject: A Question Regarding OCR >>> >>> >>>> Hello Everyone, >>>> >>>> In addition to being the proud owner of a Focus 40 Blue, I also obtained >>>> Freedom Scientific's Pearl camera along with OpenBook 9.0. >>>> >>>> To put it simply, I am stunned with the OCR performance in both OpenBook >>>> and >>>> the accuracy of the camera along with the dazzling speed of the image >>>> acquisition experience. >>>> >>>> I think what blows my mind the most is the motion detection that allows one >>>> to turn pages and when the new page is in view of the camera, it >>>> automatically takes a photo and begins the OCR process. >>>> >>>> I swear it feels as though I have a sighted person reading for me. >>>> >>>> I could go on and on but ... >>>> >>>> I realize that the pearl has been out for quite some time and am wondering >>>> if anyone knows if it will work with anything on the Mac. >>>> >>>> I know one thing for sure, with the Pearl in my toolbox, I have put my >>>> scanner away for good. >>>> >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> &g
Re: A Question Regarding OCR
Well, it all depends. They are down to about 3 grand for a really good 40 cell, and there are some 32's for a few hundred cheeper. Or you could go with a refreshabraille 18 for under 2 grand. These prices are still a bit extreme, but they are half what they were even 3 years ago. Change is coming, it just takes time. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-03, at 12:13 AM, James Mannion wrote: > Hi Mark, > I envy you acquiring the braille display especially. I really wish I > were incorrect, but I know I am not missing anything or out of date in > my understanding that the price of braille displays are just > rediculously out of sight in price about 3 to 4 times over and then > some. Still being a common man and feeling blessed and lucky to be > able to achieve a few thousand in savings at any point in time at best > I don't think a braille display for personal use is anywhere in my > near future. Maybe I have already said too much, but what it takes to > be able to obtain such technology just makes you throw your hands up > in frustration. > > On 4/2/12, David Tanner wrote: >> And, I bet it is a lot cheaper too. >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Jim Gatteys" >> To: >> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 9:35 PM >> Subject: Re: A Question Regarding OCR >> >> >> Hi all! >> Has anybody used Abby fine reader express for the mac? I just downloaded a >> trial version and it was much better than a few years ago. It worked with >> my old epson perfection scanner and I was able to scan and edit a document. >> I guess it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of kurzweil but for basic >> stuff it seemed fine. I am seriously considering a purchase of fine reader. >> Jim >> >> On Apr 2, 2012, at 8:21 PM, David Tanner wrote: >> >>> It is alive and well... Do you have version 12 patch 4? That is the >>> latest release and there is some support for at least one digital camera >>> in that patch upgrade. >>> >>> As far as Kurzweil 1000 on the Mac; the news isn't good. There is >>> Kurzweil3000 for the Mac, but the folks at Cambian Learning don't think >>> they can make enough profit on us blind folks so they say they will not >>> release a version for Apple because if every blind person baught a copy of >>> >>> Kurzweil1000 for Mac they still couldn't make enough profit to make it >>> worth it for them to do that. >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" >>> To: >>> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 8:04 PM >>> Subject: Re: A Question Regarding OCR >>> >>> >>>> Any hope for those of us Kurzweil users? I could live with my old Epson >>>> Perfection scanner, but the new HP all in one takes forever. It's true >>>> that it's quieter by a lot, but it's probably 30 to 45 seconds on the >>>> scanning phase. I hate the mail now more than I ever did, but I don't >>>> have the space nor USB ports for both devices on the desk. If I ever went >>>> >>>> back to college, I'd seriously look into a sighted person over what I >>>> have now. >>>> >>>> - Original Message - From: "M. Taylor" >>>> To: >>>> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 5:30 PM >>>> Subject: A Question Regarding OCR >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hello Everyone, >>>>> >>>>> In addition to being the proud owner of a Focus 40 Blue, I also obtained >>>>> Freedom Scientific's Pearl camera along with OpenBook 9.0. >>>>> >>>>> To put it simply, I am stunned with the OCR performance in both OpenBook >>>>> >>>>> and >>>>> the accuracy of the camera along with the dazzling speed of the image >>>>> acquisition experience. >>>>> >>>>> I think what blows my mind the most is the motion detection that allows >>>>> one >>>>> to turn pages and when the new page is in view of the camera, it >>>>> automatically takes a photo and begins the OCR process. >>>>> >>>>> I swear it feels as though I have a sighted per
Re: A Question Regarding OCR
Mark, it's too bad you hadn't looked into this before you bought the pearl. I teach both eyepal and pearl, and while I like the look of the pearl better, the eyepal does at least as good a job with no duel booting required. It's just awfully tough to justify the price tag of the eyepal after the outlay on the pearl. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-03, at 5:30 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello Scott, > > The Pearl with OpenBook is the most amazing thing I have ever seen (no pun > intended). > > I will use BootCamp on my Mac, then. > > Thank you, > > Mark > > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Erichsen > Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:41 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: A Question Regarding OCR > > Hi Mark, > > The Pearl will only work with OpenBOok 9.0 and will only work under windows. > > The two options that work with the Mac are the hoverCam with DocuScan Plus > from Serotek and the EyePal. > > Personally I like the Pearl and OpenBOok as the accuracy is fantastic from > everything I've scanned. > > Cheers. > > Scott > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor > Sent: Tuesday, 3 April 2012 8:31 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: A Question Regarding OCR > > Hello Everyone, > > In addition to being the proud owner of a Focus 40 Blue, I also obtained > Freedom Scientific's Pearl camera along with OpenBook 9.0. > > To put it simply, I am stunned with the OCR performance in both OpenBook and > the accuracy of the camera along with the dazzling speed of the image > acquisition experience. > > I think what blows my mind the most is the motion detection that allows one > to turn pages and when the new page is in view of the camera, it > automatically takes a photo and begins the OCR process. > > I swear it feels as though I have a sighted person reading for me. > > I could go on and on but ... > > I realize that the pearl has been out for quite some time and am wondering > if anyone knows if it will work with anything on the Mac. > > I know one thing for sure, with the Pearl in my toolbox, I have put my > scanner away for good. > > > Mark > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: A Question Regarding OCR
The eyepal is a camera on a monopod that plugs into the computer just like the pearl. Everything is saved directly on the computer and no transferring required. It's both mac and windows compatible. There are some qwerks in it, but overall I think it's a good product. I like the pearl camera a lot but I'm not overjoyed with openbook or the idea of being locked into one system. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-03, at 5:41 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > Can you run the IPal independently of the Mac and if you want to put anything > on > the mac afterwards what do you do? > On 3 Apr 2012, at 10:35 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Mark, it's too bad you hadn't looked into this before you bought the pearl. >> I teach both eyepal and pearl, and while I like the look of the pearl >> better, the eyepal does at least as good a job with no duel booting required. >> >> It's just awfully tough to justify the price tag of the eyepal after the >> outlay on the pearl. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New >> drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit >> http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com >> >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-04-03, at 5:30 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >> >>> Hello Scott, >>> >>> The Pearl with OpenBook is the most amazing thing I have ever seen (no pun >>> intended). >>> >>> I will use BootCamp on my Mac, then. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Erichsen >>> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:41 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: RE: A Question Regarding OCR >>> >>> Hi Mark, >>> >>> The Pearl will only work with OpenBOok 9.0 and will only work under windows. >>> >>> The two options that work with the Mac are the hoverCam with DocuScan Plus >>> from Serotek and the EyePal. >>> >>> Personally I like the Pearl and OpenBOok as the accuracy is fantastic from >>> everything I've scanned. >>> >>> Cheers. >>> >>> Scott >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor >>> Sent: Tuesday, 3 April 2012 8:31 AM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: A Question Regarding OCR >>> >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> In addition to being the proud owner of a Focus 40 Blue, I also obtained >>> Freedom Scientific's Pearl camera along with OpenBook 9.0. >>> >>> To put it simply, I am stunned with the OCR performance in both OpenBook and >>> the accuracy of the camera along with the dazzling speed of the image >>> acquisition experience. >>> >>> I think what blows my mind the most is the motion detection that allows one >>> to turn pages and when the new page is in view of the camera, it >>> automatically takes a photo and begins the OCR process. >>> >>> I swear it feels as though I have a sighted person reading for me. >>> >>> I could go on and on but ... >>> >>> I realize that the pearl has been out for quite some time and am wondering >>> if anyone knows if it will work with anything on the Mac. >>> >>> I know one thing for sure, with the Pearl in my toolbox, I have put my >>> scanner away for good. >>> >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >
Re: A Question Regarding OCR
There's one called the EyePal solo which is made by the same company but it's a standalone machine. The spec is pretty poor though and it's accessories are very expensive. It's worth avoiding in my view unless you have some extenuating sircomstance. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-03, at 7:57 PM, Brent Harding wrote: > I thought the IPal was a full computer in of itself. I thought it was one of > those like the GW Small Talk or OQO with a camera built in. I might be > thinking of a different one, but if this was the same one, isn't the computer > irrelevant besides transferring saved files? > > - Original Message - > From: Kawal Gucukoglu > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 4:41 PM > Subject: Re: A Question Regarding OCR > > Can you run the IPal independently of the Mac and if you want to put anything > on > the mac afterwards what do you do? > On 3 Apr 2012, at 10:35 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Mark, it's too bad you hadn't looked into this before you bought the pearl. >> I teach both eyepal and pearl, and while I like the look of the pearl >> better, the eyepal does at least as good a job with no duel booting required. >> >> It's just awfully tough to justify the price tag of the eyepal after the >> outlay on the pearl. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New >> drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit >> http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com >> >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-04-03, at 5:30 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >> >>> Hello Scott, >>> >>> The Pearl with OpenBook is the most amazing thing I have ever seen (no pun >>> intended). >>> >>> I will use BootCamp on my Mac, then. >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Erichsen >>> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:41 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: RE: A Question Regarding OCR >>> >>> Hi Mark, >>> >>> The Pearl will only work with OpenBOok 9.0 and will only work under windows. >>> >>> The two options that work with the Mac are the hoverCam with DocuScan Plus >>> from Serotek and the EyePal. >>> >>> Personally I like the Pearl and OpenBOok as the accuracy is fantastic from >>> everything I've scanned. >>> >>> Cheers. >>> >>> Scott >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor >>> Sent: Tuesday, 3 April 2012 8:31 AM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: A Question Regarding OCR >>> >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> In addition to being the proud owner of a Focus 40 Blue, I also obtained >>> Freedom Scientific's Pearl camera along with OpenBook 9.0. >>> >>> To put it simply, I am stunned with the OCR performance in both OpenBook and >>> the accuracy of the camera along with the dazzling speed of the image >>> acquisition experience. >>> >>> I think what blows my mind the most is the motion detection that allows one >>> to turn pages and when the new page is in view of the camera, it >>> automatically takes a photo and begins the OCR process. >>> >>> I swear it feels as though I have a sighted person reading for me. >>> >>> I could go on and on but ... >>> >>> I realize that the pearl has been out for quite some time and am wondering >>> if anyone knows if it will work with anything on the Mac. >>> >>> I know one thing for sure, with the Pearl in my toolbox, I have put my >>> scanner away for good. >>> >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> -- >>> You received this messag
Re: Braille displays
Well, window-eyes actually supports a lot more than apple does, but apple for sure supports all of the modern ones. Except that they are footdragging on the brialliant BI displays. Most of the ones they're missing are legacy serial and parallel devices. Best, Erik Burggraaf Currently on ebony promos: Ebony consulting on android accessibility, New drive imaging services available. To read more and subscribe, visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com/mailman/listinfo/ebony-promos_erik-burggraaf.com Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-04, at 6:46 AM, Eugenia Firth wrote: > I asked about the price of a Focus 40 Blue. They said $2,800. Now I think > that's high, but it has 40 cells. The more cells, the more money. I think > $5,000 is for those 80 cell displays. What you're going to do with your > braille, display just like computers, determines how many cells you need. I > have to have 40 because of doing braille proofreading. However, if I wanted > one to carry around for church so I could read my Bible or hymn music, on an > iPad, maybe one of those 12 or 18 cell ones would be the ticket. It would be > even better to carry around with an iPad or iPhone if the price were less > than $1500. You would have to have a good reason or be lucky enough to afford > the luxury to spend $1500 on a display for your iPad while traveling. I have > found, because I do a little traveling with my 40 cell display that it does > add significantly to the weight of your MacBookPro to carry the display > around. > > To make this topic more Mac related, I was impressed, to say the least, when > I found out how many braille displays would work with VoiceOver. There were > ones on the list I had never heard of. I don't believe any of the other > screen readers could say that their program could support that many displays. > There's a fair number with Jaws, and somebody could correct me about this, > but I don't think it's as many as VoiceOver. > > Regards, > Gigi > > > > Eugenia Firth > gigifi...@sbcglobal.net > > > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 9:06 PM, David Tanner wrote: > >> I understand where you are coming from, but it is good to see that there are >> some displays starting to come down to a somewhat more reasonable price. For >> example, the Braille PPen with 12 cells for $999 is not a bad price even >> though it only has 12 cells. The new 16 cell display and basic notetaker >> from Perkins Products for $1,549 is a better deal too. And, the Refresh A >> Braille from American Printing House for the Blind with 18 cells for $1,695 >> is a good deal, and a very well made display. >> >> Don't get me wrong, I realize these prices are still too high for many >> people, but at least we are starting to see prices down to where more people >> may at least have a chance of saving up to buy one. But, at $5,000 for a 40 >> cell display very few people can afford a Braille display without help from >> somewhere. >> >> >> >> - Original Message - From: "James Mannion" >> To: >> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 11:13 PM >> Subject: Re: A Question Regarding OCR >> >> >>> Hi Mark, >>> I envy you acquiring the braille display especially. I really wish I >>> were incorrect, but I know I am not missing anything or out of date in >>> my understanding that the price of braille displays are just >>> rediculously out of sight in price about 3 to 4 times over and then >>> some. Still being a common man and feeling blessed and lucky to be >>> able to achieve a few thousand in savings at any point in time at best >>> I don't think a braille display for personal use is anywhere in my >>> near future. Maybe I have already said too much, but what it takes to >>> be able to obtain such technology just makes you throw your hands up >>> in frustration. >>> >>> On 4/2/12, David Tanner wrote: >>>> And, I bet it is a lot cheaper too. >>>> >>>> - Original Message - >>>> From: "Jim Gatteys" >>>> To: >>>> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 9:35 PM >>>> Subject: Re: A Question Regarding OCR >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi all! >>>> Has anybody used Abby fine reader express for the mac? I just downloaded a >>>> trial version and it was much better than a few years ago. It worked with >>>> my old epson perfection scanner and I was able to scan and edit a document. >>>> I guess it doesn
Re: Braille displays
Hi, I suggest contacting your nearest reseller or rehab service provider. They should have a demo unit and sometimes they are generous in lending it. Or they may have a demo bluetooth braille display and and IPad so you can walk in and see it. I would do the demo myself if you were local, but I can tell you right now it works a treat. I'm not a huge fan of the focus blue, but i've got a client who has one. He's deaf-blind and he's using his ITouch and his focus display as a communication aid. Best, Erik Burggraaf Ebony consulting is pleased to offer the Comtech KDB300 omnidirectional bluetooth barcode scanner as part of our new product family. Pre-order before Friday, april 13th, and save $30 off the msrp of $599.99. Order two or more on the same order and get the sale price plus free shipping in North america. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-05, at 6:52 AM, Eugenia Firth wrote: > Hi again guys. > Forgot to ask another question, and maybe you guys don't know. Does anybody > know how I could get an iPad and a Focus 40 Blue in the same room at the same > time without spending $2800 first? The Federation is coming to Dallas this > year, and I am thinking about going to Louisville. I know these exhibit halls > are not the best environment when you want to play around with something, but > it may be the best shot I've got. A person at the Apple store here said I > could bring in a braille display and pair it with an iPad if I wanted. He was > horrified when I told him I would probably have to spend $2800 first. > > Regards, > Gigi > > Eugenia Firth > gigifi...@sbcglobal.net > > > > On Apr 5, 2012, at 5:14 AM, Gigi wrote: > >> Hi guys >> It made me laugh to hear you guys talking about carrying those braille >> displays around, and the laptops. This is because, I used to carry around >> and Kappel Apple 2E in a backpack, together with the two disk drives. My dog >> and I used it to go zapping down Gaston Avenue carrying a backpack, that is >> I carried a backpack. I used to always carry around the tape-based person >> braille in a backpack too. We sure have come along way. I'm very glad I >> don't have to carry all that around these days. >> >> To make this discussion of mine or related to our topic, I have a question >> concerning iOS 5.1 Enbrel's place. What is the best way to read DRF files? I >> seem to remember we had a discussion on this before, but I can't find that >> discussion. On the Mac, I use TextEdit if I need to read it on the computer. >> Then, I have to do a transformation to change all the Brille to lowercase. >> For some reason that I don't understand, all the BRF files I get display in >> all caps. in. It's no big deal to change it in TextEdit, but I wonder how >> that's handled on an iPad? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 4, 2012, at 8:57 PM, James Mannion wrote: >> >>> Does anyone know for sure if the refreshabraille is currently working >>> with IOS 5.1? I remember reading about some displays not currently >>> working under 5.1 and can't remember which ones they were. >>> >>> On 4/4/12, Teresa Cochran wrote: >>>> Not to sound mean or anything, *but* :) I remember the days when I carried >>>> a >>>> ten-pound laptop around, not to mention the earlier days when I carried a >>>> tape-recorder and two Braille volumes. Should I mention the steam-powered >>>> computer with the coal hopper? (grins) >>>> >>>> Anyway, I suppose that it depends on what is important to each person. For >>>> me, 40-cell displays are very important, so I don't mind the 1-pound extra >>>> weight. >>>> >>>> Teresa >>>> >>>> "Slow down; you'll get there faster." >>>> >>>> On Apr 4, 2012, at 4:05 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>> >>>>> I have the Refreshabraille and really like it. I would not mind having >>>>> something like 40, but you cannot beat the 18 cells for travel and at >>>>> $1,700 it is a good deal. The build quality is certainly there and I >>>>> gather there are some displays for less, but may not be worth >>>>> consideration. >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 4, 2012, at 12:03 PM, Christine Grassman wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I would like to jump in for some opinions from those who have purchased a >>>>>> Braille Pen, RefreshaBraill
Re: Frotz
Hi, I have zoom interpreter here and it searches the IF archive, but I've never been able to automatically load a game. Of course, they have like 250 eamon adventures none of which seem to load into zoom. Best, Erik Burggraaf Ebony consulting is pleased to offer the digit-eyes compatible koamtac KDC300 omnidirectional bluetooth barcode scanner as part of our new product family. Pre-order before Friday, april 13th, and save $30 off the msrp of $599.99. Order two or more on the same order and get the sale price plus free shipping in North america. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-07, at 9:39 PM, Joseph Norton wrote: > Hi: > > I have 2 issues I am curious about. Well, only one of them is an issue. > > I have some old Infocomm games I'd like to play. The games are mostly in > .dat files on the CD's. They will work with Frotz. > > The issue involves compiling with Xcode. > > I wanted to compile Frotz, an infocomm Z-code game interpreter. I got the > tar ball and was able to successfully compile it, (at least it seems to work) > using the Xcode package that came with my Snow Leopard disc. > > However, when I get the newest version of Xcode from the App store, I am no > longer just able to go to a terminal window and use the "make" command as I > did with the earlier version of Xcode. > > Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong with the newer version of Xcode? How > can i still compile this program with the newer version of Xcode? > > Also, has anyone written or compiled a version of Frotz, or another Z-code > interpreter that works well with VoiceOver? > > Thanks! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Text Edit and centering
Hi, should be command shift backslash to centre. Command shift left bracket to align left and command shift right bracket to align right. The left and right brackets are between the P and the backslash. Best, Erik Burggraaf Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-20, at 6:30 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Hi, > How do I center something in text edit? > Thanks, > Stacey and GEB dog Chesley > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: OT: Any Web Designers Out Here?
Hi Christine, It's actually much cheeper to design things accessibly from the ground up. Bolting on something later can get quite expensive. We are seeing a trend towards universal design over the last few years, especially with all the work apple has done, but I'm afraid there will always be some inconsiderate people out there. Best, Erik Burggraaf Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-25, at 8:03 PM, Christine Grassman wrote: > Hi there, everyone. I'm hoping someone can assist with something. In a > nutshell, there is a site, http://www.yourmorals.org which enables you to > take surveys on fascinating and intriguing aspects of morality. After you > take the surveys, there are often color-coded and otherwise graphical > representations of your scores as compared to others who took the surveys. > Most results are therefore inaccessible. > I wrote to the webmaster and received no reply, and I wrote to the man many > of whose studies are discussed at this site, Professor John Haidt. He did > respond, stating that it had never occurred to him that people with "limited > sight" would be able to take their surveys, that it is an interesting > consideration, but that he does not think anything can be changed until they > get more money for updated web design. Is this the sort of thing which is > really that expensive and time-consuming? I don't know enough about it, so > would appreciate off-list feedback -- I can send anyone who wants more > information the correspondence in question. It's one of those things that > really could be, and should be, open to us, with the technology which is at > our disposal. > Christine > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: OT: Any Web Designers Out Here?
views and provide text labels for the controls. Test: Checking off the items on this list doesn’t guarantee your app is accessible. Test accessibility by attempting to navigate your application using directional controls, and also try eyes free navigation with the TalkBack service enabled. Here’s an example of implementing some basic accessibility features for an ImageButton inside an XML layout: Notice that we’ve added a content description that accessibility services can use to provide an audible explanation of the button. Users can navigate to this button and activate it with directional controls, because ImageButton objects are focusable by default (so you don’t have to include the android:focusable="true" attribute). The good news is that, in most cases, implementing accessibility isn’t about radically restructuring your application, but rather working through the subtle details of accessibility. Making sure your application is accessible is an opportunity to look at your app from a different perspective, improve the overall quality of your app and ensure that all your users have a great experience. Erik Burggraaf Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-26, at 4:26 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > Eric I could not agree more. I found a site that I would love to be in a > position to tell the devs what they need to do or direct them to a resource > that would help them make their site more accessible. I think the site is > built in html5 and java script. However, not being familiar with html5 I only > see stuff that tells me about the java script and a butt-load of style sheet > references. I should have kept up with all the html stuff, but unfortunately > I have not and so my knowledge is pretty limited now. :) > If you know where I can find a good set of references that could be shared > please let me know. > > Thanks, > Oh and the site if your curious is, > http://http://demo.synology.com:5000/webman/index.cgi > > > On Apr 26, 2012, at 6:51 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Hi Christine, >> >> It's actually much cheeper to design things accessibly from the ground up. >> Bolting on something later can get quite expensive. We are seeing a trend >> towards universal design over the last few years, especially with all the >> work apple has done, but I'm afraid there will always be some inconsiderate >> people out there. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-04-25, at 8:03 PM, Christine Grassman wrote: >> >>> Hi there, everyone. I'm hoping someone can assist with something. In a >>> nutshell, there is a site, http://www.yourmorals.org which enables you to >>> take surveys on fascinating and intriguing aspects of morality. After you >>> take the surveys, there are often color-coded and otherwise graphical >>> representations of your scores as compared to others who took the surveys. >>> Most results are therefore inaccessible. >>> I wrote to the webmaster and received no reply, and I wrote to the man many >>> of whose studies are discussed at this site, Professor John Haidt. He did >>> respond, stating that it had never occurred to him that people with >>> "limited sight" would be able to take their surveys, that it is an >>> interesting consideration, but that he does not think anything can be >>> changed until they get more money for updated web design. Is this the sort >>> of thing which is really that expensive and time-consuming? I don't know >>> enough about it, so would appreciate off-list feedback -- I can send anyone >>> who wants more information the correspondence in question. It's one of >>> those things that really could be, and should be, open to us, with the >>> technology which is at our disposal. >>> Christine >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>
Re: iPhone/iPad gamers...
Braille is your friend here. :) Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-04-29, at 5:52 AM, David Hole wrote: > Hi. > > It's the way the game is played. > The concept is, there are lots of squares with letters in, wich shall > be combined as as many words as possible in 2 minutes. > I like it, but as we all know, sighted have a much easier task to get > the whole picture, wich VO-users don't have :p > > -David > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
vm fusion start windows in safe mode?
Hi, Does anyone know off hand how to start windows 7 virtual machine in safe mode in vmware fusion? I've tried f8 and f10 at boot. Thanks, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Playlists in VLC?
HI, I'm running an old version of vlc, but I can tab to the playlist. once there, I can use the arrow keys and VO shift M to get the menu of choices for each track. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-12, at 2:03 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Hi, all, > > Has anyone used the playlist feature in Vlc? I can't seem to make sense of > it. does it actually show up as a visual list onscreen? I'm using VLC to > manage Ogg Vorbis files. > > Thanks, > Teresa > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Free CD ripper for mac.
I like max myself, though it doesn't seem to have been updated in a while and there are some improvements I wouldn't mind seeing. All minor. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-13, at 9:48 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Hi, > Are there any free accessible cd ripping programs for the mac? > I have iTunes of course, but I wonder if anyone uses something else. > I really like the "burn" program Ray Mentioned. It works nicely. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Changing the way files are listed
Hi, To resort your finder, Interact with the files table. navigate left and right across the table until you get to the file name column. Press vo shift backslash. Your files should now be sorted ascending in stead of descending. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-12, at 12:23 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Hi, > Since I've gotten this mac running snowleopard my files when in list view, > have always shown up backwards. > Example, from z to a or 10 to 1. How can I set things so they show up > properly? > > > Is there a setting in system prefs that I need to change? > Thanks, > Stacey and geb dog Chesley > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Free CD ripper for mac.
Well beyond that, Max has way more formats supported for ripping and converting. It's got 3 different rippers for trying to rescue info from bad disks. It can rip to two formats at once. It's got cuesheet support. It's a converter as well as a ripper. And it integrates into your ITunes library, so you can use it to rip CD's directly into itunes if that's what you want to do. The minor drawbacks are, I don't like the naming it uses to rip tracks to a single file. It doesn't encode on the fly as far as I know. It uses Music brains which is not the most prolific cddb database ever. You can work around that by grabbing data from ITunes with an included script, but then, if part of the point is not to use ITunes because you prefer not like me, you don't really want to be doing it that way. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-14, at 8:18 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Nothing, I just would like something that doesn't rip directly into my iTunes > library. > > On May 13, 2012, at 9:25 PM, Chris Gilland wrote: > >> If you don't mind me asking, what's wrong with using ITunes to rip? >> >> Chris. >> >> On May 13, 2012, at 9:48 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> Are there any free accessible cd ripping programs for the mac? >>> I have iTunes of course, but I wonder if anyone uses something else. >>> I really like the "burn" program Ray Mentioned. It works nicely. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Free CD ripper for mac.
Hi, it's right here. http://sbooth.org/Max/ Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-14, at 8:21 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Eric, > Where do I find the max ripper? > Could you send me a link please? > Thanks, > > On May 14, 2012, at 6:32 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> I like max myself, though it doesn't seem to have been updated in a while >> and there are some improvements I wouldn't mind seeing. All minor. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-05-13, at 9:48 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> Are there any free accessible cd ripping programs for the mac? >>> I have iTunes of course, but I wonder if anyone uses something else. >>> I really like the "burn" program Ray Mentioned. It works nicely. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Changing the way files are listed
Hmmm, This is odd. In finder, vo shift \ only works in list view. It only changes the sort for the current window. I can't find a way to apply the sort to all folders. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-14, at 8:36 AM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Eric, > Do I have to do this with every drive I have? > For example I have an external hard drive and I wonder do I have to sort each > one? > On May 14, 2012, at 6:46 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Hi, To resort your finder, Interact with the files table. >> navigate left and right across the table until you get to the file name >> column. >> Press vo shift backslash. >> Your files should now be sorted ascending in stead of descending. >> >> Hope this helps, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-05-12, at 12:23 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> Since I've gotten this mac running snowleopard my files when in list view, >>> have always shown up backwards. >>> Example, from z to a or 10 to 1. How can I set things so they show up >>> properly? >>> >>> >>> Is there a setting in system prefs that I need to change? >>> Thanks, >>> Stacey and geb dog Chesley >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: biding obsolete keys on a full-sized keyboard
Yeh mark, I think the other one is pause isn't it? It's used for freezing the bios screens before the OS starts to boot so that you can read the post info or enter CMoS. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-17, at 7:29 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: > Specifically, I am running Snow Leopard and have just purchased a full-sized > keyboard for my MBP15. I want to bind functions like sleep or turn-off to > the Print Screen, Scroll Lock and ... whatever that other key that no one > ever uses. Can this be done? And what the *HECK!* is that key called! *SMH* > :) > > > • Mark BurningHawk Baxter > • AIM, Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 > • MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com > • My home page: > • http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: biding obsolete keys on a full-sized keyboard
try googling key remap for mac. It's a heavy-duty keyboard manager that I stumbled on years ago when sharpkeys failed me. My guess is that if the functionality doesn't exist in there, then it's not available. I'd test it myself only I have a portable keyboard. Hope this helps. Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-17, at 8:57 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: > Yeah, Pause sounds right; anyway, no one uses these keys, but I wanna bind > em; any idea how? > > > • Mark BurningHawk Baxter > • AIM, Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 > • MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com > • My home page: > • http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: where on earth was my file saved to!?
The other thing you can do is go back into text edit. Then open file menu, recent documents. Open your file from there and then use command shift S to open the save as dialog and see what path it's using. That's not an elegant solution in this case, but it might be for next time when you have another file already open and you don't have to fish it out of the recents. Have fun, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-18, at 4:39 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi all, > > I just had to work with a file that someone sent me as an email attachment. > My mac cleverly autosaved it somewhere, but I have absolutely no idea where. > This meant that when I had to send the file back to the other individual, I > was unable to find it. Is there some way, when you're in a file, to see what > folder that file was created in? I was working in Text Edit. > Thanks, > Donna > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
cnib library on IOS devices?
Hi, has any one had any luck using the new CNIB library on IOS devices? I've got a client who can do just about everything on his IPad, except he can't listen to the online content. It just refuses to play. If you double tap or double tap and hold then choose open, either way the IPad just sits there and does nothing. These are standard mp3 links. I tried it on my ITouch and the site crashes and burns safari. Then I looked at their support pages and the recommended configuration is windows XP, IE8 (or firefox for the things that IE doesn't support), and jaws 11. Are you kidding me? Appreciate any experience you might have. If you know of some setting I can tweak to make cnib online content play. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: cnib library on IOS devices?
Naw, don't be ridiculous. :) It's just the new library site in Safari. An IOS app would be the way to go really but let them get their projected mobile site up and running first. That's fabled to arrive sometime later this year. We shall see. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-23, at 5:13 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote: > Wait, CNIB has an IOS app? OO, I shall investigate. > Matt > Sent from my mac > Twitter: matt692 > msn: matt...@live.com > skype: blindman3221 > > On 2012-05-23, at 4:51 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Hi, has any one had any luck using the new CNIB library on IOS devices? >> I've got a client who can do just about everything on his IPad, except he >> can't listen to the online content. It just refuses to play. If you double >> tap or double tap and hold then choose open, either way the IPad just sits >> there and does nothing. These are standard mp3 links. >> >> I tried it on my ITouch and the site crashes and burns safari. >> >> Then I looked at their support pages and the recommended configuration is >> windows XP, IE8 (or firefox for the things that IE doesn't support), and >> jaws 11. Are you kidding me? >> >> Appreciate any experience you might have. If you know of some setting I can >> tweak to make cnib online content play. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: cnib library on IOS devices?
That's true if you download them. I may suggest this actually, but there's a listen online option too. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-23, at 5:54 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote: > I think the books are in mp3 zipped, so you have to unzip them. I think > there's an app called filer that can open zip files. > Matt > Sent from my mac > Twitter: matt692 > msn: matt...@live.com > skype: blindman3221 > > On 2012-05-23, at 5:35 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Naw, don't be ridiculous. :) It's just the new library site in Safari. An >> IOS app would be the way to go really but let them get their projected >> mobile site up and running first. That's fabled to arrive sometime later >> this year. We shall see. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-05-23, at 5:13 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote: >> >>> Wait, CNIB has an IOS app? OO, I shall investigate. >>> Matt >>> Sent from my mac >>> Twitter: matt692 >>> msn: matt...@live.com >>> skype: blindman3221 >>> >>> On 2012-05-23, at 4:51 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, has any one had any luck using the new CNIB library on IOS devices? >>>> I've got a client who can do just about everything on his IPad, except he >>>> can't listen to the online content. It just refuses to play. If you >>>> double tap or double tap and hold then choose open, either way the IPad >>>> just sits there and does nothing. These are standard mp3 links. >>>> >>>> I tried it on my ITouch and the site crashes and burns safari. >>>> >>>> Then I looked at their support pages and the recommended configuration is >>>> windows XP, IE8 (or firefox for the things that IE doesn't support), and >>>> jaws 11. Are you kidding me? >>>> >>>> Appreciate any experience you might have. If you know of some setting I >>>> can tweak to make cnib online content play. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> Erik Burggraaf >>>> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >>>> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >>>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>>> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: cnib library on IOS devices?
Maybe it's turned off in your search preferences. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-05-23, at 6:29 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote: > Oh there is? I never saw that... > Matt > Sent from my mac > Twitter: matt692 > msn: matt...@live.com > skype: blindman3221 > > On 2012-05-23, at 6:18 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> That's true if you download them. I may suggest this actually, but there's >> a listen online option too. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-05-23, at 5:54 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote: >> >>> I think the books are in mp3 zipped, so you have to unzip them. I think >>> there's an app called filer that can open zip files. >>> Matt >>> Sent from my mac >>> Twitter: matt692 >>> msn: matt...@live.com >>> skype: blindman3221 >>> >>> On 2012-05-23, at 5:35 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: >>> >>>> Naw, don't be ridiculous. :) It's just the new library site in Safari. >>>> An IOS app would be the way to go really but let them get their projected >>>> mobile site up and running first. That's fabled to arrive sometime later >>>> this year. We shall see. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> >>>> Erik Burggraaf >>>> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >>>> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >>>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>>> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >>>> >>>> On 2012-05-23, at 5:13 PM, Matt Dierckens wrote: >>>> >>>>> Wait, CNIB has an IOS app? OO, I shall investigate. >>>>> Matt >>>>> Sent from my mac >>>>> Twitter: matt692 >>>>> msn: matt...@live.com >>>>> skype: blindman3221 >>>>> >>>>> On 2012-05-23, at 4:51 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi, has any one had any luck using the new CNIB library on IOS devices? >>>>>> I've got a client who can do just about everything on his IPad, except >>>>>> he can't listen to the online content. It just refuses to play. If you >>>>>> double tap or double tap and hold then choose open, either way the IPad >>>>>> just sits there and does nothing. These are standard mp3 links. >>>>>> >>>>>> I tried it on my ITouch and the site crashes and burns safari. >>>>>> >>>>>> Then I looked at their support pages and the recommended configuration >>>>>> is windows XP, IE8 (or firefox for the things that IE doesn't support), >>>>>> and jaws 11. Are you kidding me? >>>>>> >>>>>> Appreciate any experience you might have. If you know of some setting I >>>>>> can tweak to make cnib online content play. >>>>>> >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> >>>>>> Erik Burggraaf >>>>>> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, >>>>>> starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >>>>>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>>>>> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>
Re: Alarm Clock?
Hi, I use wakeup myself and I'm on SL. Haven't upgraded to lion and intend to wait til mountain lion now. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-03, at 7:52 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > Anyone know of a good alarm clock for the mac that is Lion ready? Obviously, > i know about the one on the IPhone. I use it all the time. Works like a > charm! I just would like something for the mac as well. I kind a recall > seeing something a while back, but that was back when I used Tiger, way way > way back in the days, and I totally forget the name of what it was, or if it > would be Lion compatible. > > Chris. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items
Hi Chris, Erik here from ebony consulting in toronto. I feel your pain. To comment on a couple of things that have been said, I actually find that if you turn automatic interaction via tab key then things work more like windows, in direct contrast to what others have said. I also liked what Gigi said about sometimes when there's a disconnect trying to teach the theory and apply it, you might be better off just rolling with it. Teach a set of steps to accomplish a task and forget why it works as long as it does. That's a more limited approach but it removes the fear barrier as long as the set of steps works reliably. All that assumes practice. 15 minutes a day is not really a hardship for anyone. I always recommend that to my clients. I have two thoughts on this. If my client is paying their own bills, then I will sit them down and tell them straight up that they're wasting their money unless they make some changes. Then if they still want to pay I keep taking their money and muddle along as best I can. If an organization is paying for the support, then I sit the client down and tell them they have to make the changes or they are going to lose their funding. I have to document every hour as I'm sure you do as well. When I get consistent no practice, I put it in the report and the client loses their funding. It sucks to have to do that, but quite honestly, I'm not making the kind of money that makes me want to deal with a lot of frustration. As long as the effort is there I don't care how long it takes to nail down a skill, but if the effort isn't there, then there's some one waiting in line to take that person's spot, one fringe benefit of being a good trainer. :) You can't save the world. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-03, at 11:47 PM, Chris Gilland wrote: > okay… I really could use you awls help. > > I myself am also a Mac voiceover trainer. I have a student who is starting > from ground one. to the best of my knowledge, I do not believe that she even > knew what voiceover was left alone how to use it until I told her of its > existence. she is doing great, however now we're to the point where I am > trying to help her learn the concept of interacting with certain items. at > this point, she is following behind miserably. I'm not saying that it's her > fault, it's probably the way that I am presenting it to her. I honestly am > not sure how else to make this easier. I have tried literally almost every > analogy underneath the sun. I tried explaining to her that voiceover works > very hierarchically. to her, that made entirely no sense. she somewhat gets > the concept when interacting with tables, but that's about as far as it goes. > even then, I can tell that her concept on the matter is very hazy. I told her > also to think of a bookshelf with three or four ring binders if she wanted to > get to the third binder, and then look at the 15th page within that binder, > she would first have to cross over the first and second binder without even > looking inside of them. then, once at the third binder, she could then open > it up, and then flip to the 15th page. I tried explaining to her that > interacting with items on voiceover is much the same. you have an item where > your voiceover cursor sits. you can either use voice over navigation to pass > right over the items, or you can climb a level down and see what is > underneath that item, by interacting with it. her exact words when I said > this work: "okay, now you really lost me! " I am pretty much out of options. > I don't know what else to tell her to try. I am determined to help her. > However, it seems like until we get past this concept, voiceover is going to > be very hard for her to use. whether she uses keyboard commander, trackpad > commander, or for that mind, even quick nap, she's going to need to know the > concept of what it means to interact. There's just no other way around it. > she does not have any learning disabilities, so it kind of surprises me that > all of my other students catch on to this pretty quickly, yet she is not. I > have asked her specifically to tell me what she does not understand about the > concept, however she is not able to articulate what exactly it is that she > does not understand about the concept. I think a lot of it too, is the fact > that she is barely even practicing. I give her certain exercises to try > throughout the day, and every time I do, next time we get together, I asked > her if she practi
Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items
HI again Chris, It's OK to "tell it like it is", in a professional environment. In fact, having people pay for my opinion the last few years has forced me to take this more seriously and made me feel responsible to actually tell it like it is. It's all in your approach. How you say things is just as important as what you say, most especially when you have to deliver bad news or help some one to make an adjustment that they are disinclined to make. I take my clients to task when they need it. When it comes to practice or hardware maintenance or any other concern that is going to impact their ability to become successful, I can lay it all out there for them and not wind up fired. Have fun, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-04, at 9:30 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > Being she only has 3 weeks, and constantly is admitting she's not practicing > at all... she's not paying me so I'm not out any money, gbut she is waisting > my time. I don't wanna be rude but I'm really at my limit. Maybe I'm just > too nice of a person. I do tend to tell it like it is most of the time, but > not when it's in a professional type environment. Then, I try to refrane. > > Chris. > > - Original Message - > From: erik burggraaf > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 7:18 AM > Subject: Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with > items > > Hi Chris, Erik here from ebony consulting in toronto. I feel your pain. > > To comment on a couple of things that have been said, I actually find that if > you turn automatic interaction via tab key then things work more like > windows, in direct contrast to what others have said. > > I also liked what Gigi said about sometimes when there's a disconnect trying > to teach the theory and apply it, you might be better off just rolling with > it. Teach a set of steps to accomplish a task and forget why it works as > long as it does. That's a more limited approach but it removes the fear > barrier as long as the set of steps works reliably. > > All that assumes practice. 15 minutes a day is not really a hardship for > anyone. I always recommend that to my clients. I have two thoughts on this. > If my client is paying their own bills, then I will sit them down and tell > them straight up that they're wasting their money unless they make some > changes. Then if they still want to pay I keep taking their money and muddle > along as best I can. If an organization is paying for the support, then I > sit the client down and tell them they have to make the changes or they are > going to lose their funding. I have to document every hour as I'm sure you > do as well. When I get consistent no practice, I put it in the report and > the client loses their funding. It sucks to have to do that, but quite > honestly, I'm not making the kind of money that makes me want to deal with a > lot of frustration. As long as the effort is there I don't care how long it > takes to nail down a skill, but if the effort isn't there, then there's some > one waiting in line to take that person's spot, one fringe benefit of being a > good trainer. :) You can't save the world. > > Hope this helps, > > Erik Burggraaf > Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at > $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. > Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 > or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2012-06-03, at 11:47 PM, Chris Gilland wrote: > >> okay… I really could use you awls help. >> >> I myself am also a Mac voiceover trainer. I have a student who is starting >> from ground one. to the best of my knowledge, I do not believe that she even >> knew what voiceover was left alone how to use it until I told her of its >> existence. she is doing great, however now we're to the point where I am >> trying to help her learn the concept of interacting with certain items. at >> this point, she is following behind miserably. I'm not saying that it's her >> fault, it's probably the way that I am presenting it to her. I honestly am >> not sure how else to make this easier. I have tried literally almost every >> analogy underneath the sun. I tried explaining to her that voiceover works >> very hierarchically. to her, that made entirely no sense. she somewhat gets >> the concept when interacti
Re: Renaming Files
Hi, In finder, press enter on the file name and you will be focussed on an edit box. Type the new name and press enter. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-07, at 7:48 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > I work on documents in Pages and in TextEdit. I have not been able to find > an easy way of renaming files. I have created report templates and when > creating the reports, I want to change the names to reflect the consumers > with whom I am working. How can this be accomplished either in the Finder, > TextEdit or Pages? At present, I create a new file and paste in the text and > name it that way. Thanks for the assist. > > Les > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Renaming Files
Hi Les, I have the same issue with as a trainer required to generate reports and invoices to account for every hour with every client. I started out by opening the form, filling it out, pressing command shift S and using the save as dialog to rename the form to a new name containing the invoice or report number and the client's name. The problem I ran into was that Occasionally I'd forget and press command S, saving my new invoice overtop of my blank form and forcing me to generate a new blank form. I'm not really a dope, smile. I just hate paperwork like the dickins and would fill out several at a time on autopilot instead of doing them as I went. After pooching 10 or 20 forms this way I finally got fed up and started a new system. I go into finder. When I hit on my invoice form I do a command C and a command v just like that, slap slap. That forces finder to paste a new copy of the form slightly renamed right beside the original. I then arrow to the copy, rename it with the invoice number and name, then fill out the form. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-07, at 8:44 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > Hi Eric, > > I realized that my question wasn't clear enough. I have a document called > training report that I use to create my reports. I have a template with > various headings, I fill in the text I wish, and then want to save it under a > different name. If I rename the original document in Finder, that won't help > me here, as I want to retain the original training report, and with each > report I prepare, I want to assign the client's name to the filename. Hope > this makes more sense. > > Les > On Jun 7, 2012, at 7:54 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Hi, In finder, press enter on the file name and you will be focussed on an >> edit box. Type the new name and press enter. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-06-07, at 7:48 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >>> I work on documents in Pages and in TextEdit. I have not been able to find >>> an easy way of renaming files. I have created report templates and when >>> creating the reports, I want to change the names to reflect the consumers >>> with whom I am working. How can this be accomplished either in the Finder, >>> TextEdit or Pages? At present, I create a new file and paste in the text >>> and name it that way. Thanks for the assist. >>> >>> Les >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: mail
Press enter on the email message to open it. Press control option right arrow until you get to the slideshow button. Press control option space. This will open the PDF file in quicklook so you can view it's contents. When you are done, press the space bar on it's own to get rid of the window. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-17, at 9:48 PM, Walter Harper wrote: > How do you open an attachment in mail? I have a PDF file that I need to open. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: mail
Keep pressing once you hit the slideshow button and you will get a save button. Press control option space to open the menu. Arrow down to save all attachments and press enter. tab to the save button and press enter. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-17, at 9:52 PM, Walter Harper wrote: > I need to be able to same the attachment > On Jun 17, 2012, at 9:51 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Press enter on the email message to open it. >> Press control option right arrow until you get to the slideshow button. >> Press control option space. >> This will open the PDF file in quicklook so you can view it's contents. >> When you are done, press the space bar on it's own to get rid of the window. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-06-17, at 9:48 PM, Walter Harper wrote: >> >>> How do you open an attachment in mail? I have a PDF file that I need to >>> open. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: question about iPhone training
Hi, I hear ebony consulting is pretty good. :) Please check out www.erik-burggraaf.com, and feel free to call at the toll-free number below if there is anything I can do to help. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-18, at 8:33 AM, Eugenia Firth wrote: > Hi guys. > I have a blind friend who is considering getting an iPhone down the line. > She's not ready yet because she's getting a new computer. I couldn't talk her > into switching to a Mac, unfortunately. The big reason she won't switch is > because she believes she will need pdf files and the ability to edit the > things. Because she's sort of experienced with a computer but sort of not, > I'm concerned about her getting a Windows computer with little tech support. > She just retired from a job where she was using Windows, and she had tech > support any time things went wrong. Despite her experience at work, her > computer skills are a little shaky, especially if anything goes wrong. I at > least talked her into a laptop and going somewhere to get her computer where > they have tech people. > > Much to my surprise, she said she wanted an iPhone down the line. Maybe I can > talk her into waiting for 6.0 IOS. Here's my question to y'all. Because she > tends to get rattled when learning new computer stuff, does anybody know if > VoiceOver users can pay Apple for one-on-one with the iPhone like you can on > the Mac? I know they have classes, but she would be the only blind person in > the class, and I think she's going to need one-on-one. I may have to give it > to her myself, but I think she would like it better done by someone > professional instead of a long-time friend. > > > Eugenia Firth > gigifi...@sbcglobal.net > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: rss readers
Hi, it stands for really simple syndication, and it's a way of notifying you when your favourite sites add new content in a centralized location so you don't have to check each site individually to keep up with what's going on. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-19, at 1:56 PM, Daniel McGee wrote: > Hi Mary, I don't know what it stands for so someone else can chine in there > but the best way I can describe it to you is that if you have a favourite > website e.g. a blog and they have an RSS on that site then if you clicked on > that RSS link or whatever element the RSS happens to be, it will put it into > your RSS programme so you would be getting updates from the website but > through the programme. In other words as long as the feed doesn't brake in > the future, you don't even need to go to the website you can just view it in > your RSS programme. > I hope that makes sence. LOL > > Daniel > On 19 Jun 2012, at 18:03, Mary Scott wrote: > >> Please tell me exactly what an RSS feed is and >> what does it do?On Jun 19, 2012, at 11:58 AM, David Hole wrote: >> >>> Hi folks. >>> >>> I'm using Google Reader, wich works everywhere. >>> >>> To make it even more efficiant, I use http://www.google.com/reader/m to >>> read. >>> >>> -David >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 5:52 PM, brianna Snyder >>> wrote: >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> I use one called Vienna, and I like it a lot. I'm very interested to find >>>> an RSS reader that I can use both on the Mac, and the iDevices, though. >>>> Suggestions? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Brianna >>>> >>>> On Jun 19, 2012, at 11:45 AM, Steve Vandecar wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> What is a good rss reader for the Mac? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Steve >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: is a paid screenreader for the mac a option?
Well, actually dropbox is pretty inaccessible on the mack. I mean, sharing files with it works no problem. Everything else is pooched though. Forget seeing your update history or recovering accidentally deleted files or anything that involves the status menu icon. I think it's totally bogus that more basic programs are accessible under windows than mac. I've tested loads of third party software on both platforms and mac software has at least as much out of box potential as windows software. You couldn't ask for a better example for william's purposes though. Dropbox on the mac is pure crap for doing anything other than pasting in files or sharing public links. I don't think some of us mac users realize how much functionality we're actually missing. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-25, at 10:13 AM, Scott Rumery wrote: > Hello, > I have not been on the Mac as long as you have, but after using a > Window computer for 20 years or more, I am extremely happy with my Mac. You > are correct when you say the Mac screen reader is more stable than the > Windows screen readers. I agree that this more than likely due to the fact > that Voice Over is part of the Mac OS which helps it to run more dependently. > I however do not agree with your statement that on Windows more basic > programs are accessible. First of all, what do you mean by basic programs? > You mentioned Drop Box. It is true that using Drop Box on the Mac requires a > certain level of expertise, but once you understand how you need to use it on > the Mac, it works just fine. I think you must be referring to the fact that > when you install Drop Box and you launch it all Voice Over will say is "Drop > Box has no windows". This frustrated me to no end until I realize that on > the Mac you can just go to your home folder and arrow down to Drop Box and > then access it like any other folder on your Mac. I put an alias icon right > on my desktop and now all that I have to do is to open that, and then I can > work in my Drop Box. > My point with all of this is to illustrate that even though at first > Drop Box may seem inaccessible on the Mac, it really isn't > > As for your question about a paid screen reader ever being made > available on the Mac. I seriously doubt that this will ever happen, and I > probably wouldn't use it anyway. I would not for one, want to go and pay > several hundreds of dollars for something that in my opinion would give me a > sub par experience on the Mac, especially when the beauty of owning a Mac is > that once I purchase my Mac, all I have to do after turning it on to have > accessibility is to hit command plus F5. > > Just my opinion. > > Scott > On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:08 AM, William Windels wrote: > >> Hello, >> After working for more than 3 years with the mac , it's my personal >> opinionthat more basic programs are accessible on windows then on the mac >> platform. >> >> I find it more stable to work on the mac because of the integration of the >> screenreader voiceover with the osx. >> The fact that the hardware is also adapted for us by the trackpad and the >> function-keys with the spoken values. >> And of course the flexible way we can install , manage the system with >> voiceover support everywhere. >> >> However, we can't e.g. configure dropbox with voiceover while this is >> possible on windows, office programs like microsoft office and also iWork's >> aren't fully accessible with lay-out tasks, in my opinion there are several >> usability issues with the browsers on the mac, some ellements of the os , >> like >> Tables, on websites and on numbers and pages, are very difficult to navigate >> e.g. you can't search for edit-fields on websites while they are in a table >> and in pages, you can't work with tables on a comfortable way. >> the icon's on the status bar, can't be reached on a normal way with >> voiceover... >> >> My conclusion: a paid screenreader for the mac that makes program's >> accessible with scripts (like screen readers on windows do), should be very >> welcome I think. >> With this kind of optional screenreader, blind users should be able to use >> all the equivalents on the mac of their windows favorites. Perhaps it >> should push apple to make their screenreader better on a faster speed. >> >> Why such screenreader do
Re: Difference between Mac and Windows
Hi, Typing will be fine. Reading will depend on the windows access technologies they provide you. I teach several, so let me know which they will endorse and I will try to be more help. Here are the windows text navigation and selection commends. left or right one letter: left and right arrow, left and right one word: control + left or right arrow, Move to beginning or end of line: home or end keys, Previous or next line: up and down arrow keys, Previous or next sentence: control plus up or down arrows on some configurations, or alt + up and down arrows on others, Top or bottom of document: control + home or end keys, To select text in any increment above, ad shift to the navigation command. For example, to select one word to the right, press control shift right arrow. To select all, press control A. The bottom row layout of the standard windows keyboard from left to right runs: control, windows key, alt, space, alt, windows, applications, control. Keyboards with only 3 keys on the right hand side generally leave out the right windows key. Keyboards with four keys on the left hand side generally have a fn or function key to control hardware functions. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-06-27, at 7:54 AM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > Hi all, > > I hope you all are well. > Until recently, I always used to give my exams with a writer, but now I've > decided to ask the university to allow me to give my exams on the computer. > I have a Mac and always use it for doing everything, including typing. > But, if my demand is accepted, I will be asked to give my exams on their > computer, which, I am sure, would be a Windows machine. > So, is there a lot of difference between the Mac and Windows when it comes to > typing, editing and reading text? > How can I prepare myself to use a Windows machine for giving my papers? > > Your help and suggestions in this regard would be immensely appreciated. > > Cheers, > Rahul > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: found scanning program for the Mac
Hi, I've been using this for a year and a half. There are pitfalls, not least of which is the pricetag, but I've recommended it for at least 3 or 4 clients and it does an amazing job. I've also got the hovercam T5V here which would be a cheeper alternative but I haven't gotten it to work yet. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-03, at 5:17 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Open book on the Mac? Forget it. This here sounds like it might be worth > serious consideration. thanks. > > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! > > Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! > > Skype name: > barefootedray > > On Jul 2, 2012, at 10:08 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote: > >> Forgot to put the name of the program I talked about. It is from Abisee at >> abisee.com. They had it working on a Macbook Pro. >> Eugenia Firth >> gigifi...@sbcglobal.net >> >> >> >> On Jul 2, 2012, at 9:54 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote: >> >>> Hi guys. >>> I wanted to tell y'all about the scanning program that I saw at the >>> exhibits at NFB today. True, it costs $1200, but it comes with a camera >>> sort of like the Purl camera. >>> >>> I had to get it going for them because the guy that knew about it wasn't at >>> the table at the time I showed up. He came right after I got it going. It >>> wouldn't talk at first. Who knows where it was on the screen. Like >>> OpenBook, you don't use the screen reader while it's running. However, I >>> had to turn their VoiceOver on, press command q and get out of their >>> program, and then call it back up again, after I turned off their track >>> pad. The person that was sitting there keeping watch while the developer >>> was gone for a little bit, I guess was a Windows user. Anyway, I got the >>> program going. >>> >>> The developer that came back was very knowledgeable. He told me they had a >>> former Kurzweil engineer with them. When I did the scan, it reading was >>> incredibly good, even in the light my husband said was glaring on the >>> paper. >>> >>> I have a Purl camera I am considering selling. It doesn't have much use on >>> it, and maybe I ought to sell OpenBook while I'm at it. However, I don't >>> know if I can. The state gave me OpenBook, but I bought the Purl camera >>> myself. I'll have to find out what I can do about OpenBook. >>> >>> Eugenia Firth >>> gigifi...@sbcglobal.net >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: found scanning program for the Mac
Well, for one thing, it does it's processing locally, not in the cloud. That's convenient because it means you don't have to be connected to the net and it's also nice from a security standpoint. It's also much faster processing locally. The featureset of the Eyepal is not really worth the price point it's true; never-the-less, the fact that you can simply plug it in and it works is a huge benefit. I was funded for one, so I bought it and I rely on it. If I'd had to buy it myself the price would be a showstopper. But it does what the brochure says. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-03, at 1:26 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > What does this program have that docu-scan doesn't have? That one costs 300 > bucks, plus the camera for another 300 from amazon. As I understand it, the > 300 dollar camera t5-v from Hovercam has the same resolution as the one from > Abissee. So what does the Abisee product have to make it worth 1200 bucks? > Mary Otten > motte...@gmail.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: found scanning program for the Mac
Hi Gigi, It's very comperable to the pearl. If you had a load of scanning to do for university or some such you'd be happy to pay. It saves lifting large books, or bending or cutting them. It's fast. It's accurate. It's friendly to different lighting although it does work best in bright artificial light. I still say the pricepoint is really high, but I also understand there are good reasons why some one would be happy to pay. You are right. There is a stand alone version for about 800 bucks more, but it's not worth the money under any circumstances. It has no onboard memory to speak of and doesn't handle external memory well. It requires the purchase of an extra $500 keypad component to access all the features. It's big and clunky although not nearly so much as the sara CE. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-03, at 1:49 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote: > Hi Erik. > Do you think the price would be worth it if you had a lot of scanning to do? > The thing I saw was like the Purl camera, very fast and you didn't have to > close a scanner or anything like that. For me, I may wait because I don't do > that much scanning right now. But Kurzweil 1000 for Windows, is not a lot > cheaper than this one. OpenBook isn't either if you want the Purl camera, and > you're using Windows, of course. > > I kind of gathered there are two readers: the one that connects to the > computer and the stand alone one. Did I get that right? > > Eugenia Firth > gigifi...@sbcglobal.net > > > > On Jul 3, 2012, at 12:38 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Well, for one thing, it does it's processing locally, not in the cloud. >> That's convenient because it means you don't have to be connected to the net >> and it's also nice from a security standpoint. It's also much faster >> processing locally. >> >> The featureset of the Eyepal is not really worth the price point it's true; >> never-the-less, the fact that you can simply plug it in and it works is a >> huge benefit. I was funded for one, so I bought it and I rely on it. If >> I'd had to buy it myself the price would be a showstopper. But it does what >> the brochure says. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-07-03, at 1:26 PM, Mary Otten wrote: >> >>> >>> What does this program have that docu-scan doesn't have? That one costs 300 >>> bucks, plus the camera for another 300 from amazon. As I understand it, the >>> 300 dollar camera t5-v from Hovercam has the same resolution as the one >>> from Abissee. So what does the Abisee product have to make it worth 1200 >>> bucks? >>> Mary Otten >>> motte...@gmail.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: found scanning program for the Mac
Hi Mary, I don't have docuscan. I know all there is to know for good or ill about the EyePal, and there's plenty of both. I know there are logistical problems with scanning in the cloud. Speed, server and internet dependencies and security issues. I can't speak to the interface of docuscan from experience though. I do have a hovercam demo unit. It looks pretty nice, which is just as well since it's completely decorative at the moment. There's no mac twane driver that I've found so I can't use it with finereader express. The twane driver on windows is pooched and neither omnipage nor kurzweil 12 will use the thing. Tested on two different machines. I'd like to buy docuscan and play with it just to use the hovercam if for no other reason. Now, if docuscan were able to process ocr locally, it would be a steel. It is what it is though, and imho, overpriced on the basis that it runs in the cloud. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-03, at 9:18 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > So what advantage is there to the camera that comes with the Abisee as > opposed to the 300 dollar Hovercam t5v? I understand that some folks might > have security issues with scanning into the cloud. Frankly, I don't scan > anything anywhere that I would worry about somebody else seeing, because when > it comes to things like bills or other documents that have to be perfect, > especially those with numbers, I don't trust any ocr, even though it has > certainly improved. It still makes errors especially in anything that has a > more complex format. > Mary Otten > motte...@gmail.com > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: embossing on the mac with lion
Hi, what about braille blaster? That has an emboss command I do believe. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-05, at 4:39 PM, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: > Hi. > > I found an artickle on www.indexbraille.com that describes how to imboss in > lion. I was very glad, that I have found it. But e2u and the other tool, that > we will have to use from libre office was both inaccessible. E2u is not > accessible at all. That is really anoying, because if that had worked, we > could use a danish service called www.robobraille.org for preparing our > documents that could be used for english, danish, german, french and many > other languages. > > Now to my question. Would it be possible to print a pef file by using the > command line. > > I hope someone can help. > > Best regards Annie. > Den Jul 4, 2012 kl. 11:36 AM skrev julieledingham: > >> >> >> Hello, >> >> I am hoping someone can help me. I have a mac running lion and I want to get >> it working with my index basic D braille embosser. I downloaded Louis and >> also Ibraille but can't seem to get either of them to work properly. Not >> sure why - it could be something I am doing or how I have them setup but >> just not sure. can anyone help please >> >> thanks >> >> Julie Sent from my iPad >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Downloading books shortcuts?
You could a'ways make an alias in your downloads folder that points to the audiobooks folder on your stream. Best 3rik $urggraaf3bony consultingi am currently on the road and using my my hand-held to stay in touch. Mary Scott wrote: Hi all, I download books from BARD and Bookshare to my Victer Stream. I am hoping there is a more streamline way. I go to the downloads foulder with command option L, copy the file, than press VO J to go to the sidebar, then navigate to Victer Card,then VO J again to get to the Talking Book folder, and then paste it into the folder. This works fine but it seems like I should be able to cut out some of the back and forth and up and down. Is there a way to jump directly from Downloads to the Talking book folder on the Stream? I hope this is clear. Mel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Unable to determine people's answers to my questions on EHarmony
It's actually control option command B, only the EHarmony people have even managed to thwart that somehow. So, the way I do it is command A on the answer page and command C to copy. Then go to text edit. Press command shift R to make it rich text. Press command v to paste. Trim out the page headers and foters. Then control option command B will work. Honestly I'm not sure why I keep paying the jackasses. There universal access policy isn't worth the paper it's printed on. When I emailed support about this I got such a load of bullshit you wouldn't believe. It's a good system though once you get the hang of it's eccentricities. By the way, In jaws and most other windows screen readers, insert F tells you the font info. So unless it's broken under windows too, you can read down the answers and just press insert F til you find the bold one. Then to be honest I'd write them down in a separate text file for each contact and keep track of them that way. Much easier to read back. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-08, at 4:16 PM, Harry Hogue wrote: > The answers are in bold, if I remember right, but I'm not sure how to set VO > to automatically tell you that. Would love to know how to do this without a > keystroke, if anyone does know. > > harry > > On Jul 8, 2012, at 2:09 PM, Eric Brinkman wrote: > >> I decided to take the plunge and join EHarmony, but I have become >> quite frustrated with their "guided communication" feature. I sent a >> match several multiple choice questions, and she responded, but when I >> try to read her answers, I just hear the choices. I can't tell which >> ones she has selected. I sent an email to their support department >> last week, but have not gotten a response. Has anyone on here used >> the service and, if so, do you have a solution to this? I have tried >> VO, Jaws and Window-Eyes and none of them seems to tell me what her >> responses were. >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Eric >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: some basic questions about a mac
Hi, You'll need a serial adapter to get your romeo running on the mac, but then louis will support it for translating and embossing braille. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-08, at 11:38 PM, Scott Berry wrote: > Hello there, > > I am thinking about changing over to a Mac exclusively for school work. but > I have a few questions. > > 1. Will Microsoft Office work with VoiceOver? If not, what would be another > good word processing program for school work? > > 2. I do remember a while ago that there was a site with Mac apps on it that > worked well for the blind could I get that site again please > > 3. I have a Pacmate braille display will that work on the Mac? > > 4. I also have a Enabling Technologies Romeo 25 braille embosser will that > work on the Mac? > > 5. Due to restrictions at college they force me to install Symantec > Antivirus will there be any problems with that? > > 6. Are there any good podcasts, blogs, or any other pages about Voiceover > and how to use a Mac as a blind person? > > -- > Scott Berry > Msn: electronicman1...@gmail.com > Skype me at: scottbb1973 > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: OCR with iOS devices with the VueScan app and wireless scanner
Very fool,
I'd just like to point out though that if you run into one of these crappy
touch screen printers, you can hack in using the web interface. My limitted
experience with the hp web interfaces has been good over all. You just need to
look in the manual or get some one at the store to tell you the printer's
default network name. You don't even really need the ip addewss, althought
that's not hard to get either especially with a modern mac or win7 computer.
Best,
ERIK burggraafEbony ConsultingI am currently on the road and staying in touch
on my handheld.
Esther wrote:
Hi All,
I use the Prizmo app with my iPhone 4's camera to OCR text. However, recently
I've been using a wireless scanner on my network that I control with an iOS app
named VueScan Mobile to send scans to the camera roll on my iPhone or iPad, and
then using OCR apps like Prizmo or TextGrabber that can import images from the
camera roll to OCR. This works pretty nicely when I'm at my home network and
want to get an OCR of a simple text document without going go my computer. Now
the gotcha is that the all-in-one printer/scanner/copier that I'm using for
this is the HP Photosmart D110a, which is one of the first iOS AirPrint enabled
printers. And I have to say that I think this is a terrible printer to set up
from the point of view of accessibility, since it uses a touch screen with no
tactile features or audio feedback to select options and input the IP address
information. On the other hand, once it is set up (which you cannot do without
sighted assistance), you can work with this wirelessly as well as through a USB
connection. I'm using this printer because it was free with a MacBook Air
purchase that was made last year. I think that Apple has discontinued the free
or $99 reimbursement printer program since then.
If you want to check whether this app will work with your wireless printer, you
can check the listed supported printers at the developer's "VueScan Mobile" web
page at:
http://www.hamrick.com/mob.html
Alternatively, you can download the free version of the VueScan Mobile app,
which does not have support for the high resolution option that is needed for
OCR, but which will otherwise work.
In any case, this HP D110a printer, along with a number of other HP, Canon, and
Epson wireless printers, is automatically detected when you start up the
VueScan Mobile iOS app. There's a very simple "VueScan Mobile" screen with an
"Options" button and a "Scan" button at the bottom of the page. The "Options"
button lets you select the scanner (in case there is more than one on your
network), choose the resolution (which you want to be "high" for OCR), select
the scan mode ("text" for OCR, but also settings for black and white or color
photo), and an "append" switch button that can be set to "on" for multipage
documents.
So to access the setup options, I would do a four finger tap on the bottom half
of the screen to go to the last element -- the "Scan" button -- and flick left
to the "Options" button and double tap. (These two buttons are just above the
"Home" button, but you have to move up and to the left to get to the "Options"
button, or up and to the right from the "Home" button to get to the "Scan"
button directly by touch.) There is one unlabeled button in the top right
corner of the "VueScan Mobile" screen, which is an info button to access the
"About" screen with the version number and an option to "Email Problem Report".
I use the two finger double tap and hold to label this as "Info". After the
triple tone a "Label Element" window should appear that lets you type in your
custom label in the text field. Flick right the "Save" button and double tap to
save your label.
Once you have set up your options, double tap the "Scan" button. It takes maybe
20 seconds for the scan to complete. You won't hear anything announced until
the scan is finished, when you'll hear "1 of 1". However, if you do a
two-finger flick up read all, you'll get an announcement "in progress" at the
end. I just wait now until I hear the "1 of 1".
The page with the scanned results has a "Save" button in the top right, which
has options for "Camera Roll", "Send Email…", "Print", and "Other…" To OCR the
page, you want to choose "Camera Roll", so you can open the jpeg image in an
OCR app that lets you select inputs from your camera roll images. The other
options will send an email with your image as an attachment, bring up a printer
options menu if you have an AirPrint enabled printer on your network, or open
the image in another app that is capable of accepting either the PDF or jpeg
output. On my devices this defaults to iBooks, but this would simply store an
image version of the contents in that app.
There are a few other buttons on the scanned output screen. There is a "Scan"
button in the top left corner to allow you to return to the "VueScan Mobile"
screen for more scanning. At the bottom of the scr
Re: Editing audio files on the mac.
Hi, here's the accessible version of audacity. Don't ask me how I found it in the first place. It's really obscure. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1291668/Audacity%201.3.11.zip Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-16, at 12:59 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Hi, > Is there a way to edit audio files on the mac with voiceover? > > I'm looking for some sort of simple program like mp3 direct cut. I don't > think that one works on the mac. > Any sort of simple free audio editor recommendations would be nice. > Thanks, > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: a good CD ripper?
Hi ray, I use max. It hasn't been updated in a while, but the feature set is pretty good. You can get it here. http://sbooth.org/Max/ Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-16, at 8:11 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Hi, > > OF course, we all know that ITunes can rip CD's. We also know that ITunes > tries to be cute when adding ripped files to the library and no matter what I > do, I cannot get ITunes to behave so that when I rename a file, or group of > files from a CD, ITunes honors that renaming in it's library. About the only > thing I know to do is to throw out the entire library, and reinitialize it > using backup files from my time machine disk (from which I would take only > the Iphone apps I have), and start all over again. OF course, Simply Burns > ripps too; but, the way it does it is to rip CD's in to image files which I > then have to convert to .M4a and then to mp3. > > So, can anybody out there recommend a good ripping app which will rip > directly to mp3 from CD and will NOT add to the ITunes library? > > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! > > Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! > > Skype name: > barefootedray > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: ocr/scanning and mac?
HI, The EyePal is the only thing that would be comparable to openbook or kurzweil. Docuscan requires an internet connection and does all it's processing in the cloud. There are a few issues with that. Speed, portability and security to name some. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-21, at 8:14 AM, deedra waters wrote: > Does anyone know of scanning/ocr software for mac similar to openbook? Trying > to find something so i can scan mail etc > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: A question about max cd ripping software.
Hi, press control option shift space on those. That usually gets them. Best, ERIK burggraafEbony ConsultingI am currently on the road and staying in touch on my handheld. Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: Hi. I have downloaded max cd ripping software. Sometimes I prefer not to have everything ripped directly into ITunes. But how do I come around in settings, the buttons in the toolbar is not working. Best regards Annie. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: braille translation for mac?
Hi, that would be lois or braille blaster. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-21, at 8:27 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > Hi all, > Some weeks back a few options for braille translation/brf > reading/embossing were discussed. Unfortunately, I didn't save the > messages, so can anyone provide a link to the software mentioned? I > don't have an embosser, but I'd like to test mac alternatives to DBT, > if they exist. > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from GMail website) > mehg...@gmail.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: braille translation for mac?
Duh, Sorry about that, Hadn't had my first cup of coffee yet when that message went out. Well, I missed the whole lion upgrade put off by some of the changes, but that's neither here nor there. I'm not sure what the development has been but I can't remember the last time I saw a post from Greg Kearney on here. I'm pretty sure louis was one of his projects. The link to download the latest version of louis is: http://www.cucat.org/projects/louis/ You can also check out brailleblaster at: http://www.brailleblaster.org/getbb.html Now isn't that better? Coffee... The elixir of life. :) Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-22, at 7:49 AM, Simon Cavendish wrote: > I think Erik means louis not Lois. Just a typo I believe. not sure whether > Louis is Lion compatible? > > Best wishes > > Simon > On 22 Jul 2012, at 01:27, Alex Hall wrote: > >> Hi all, >> Some weeks back a few options for braille translation/brf >> reading/embossing were discussed. Unfortunately, I didn't save the >> messages, so can anyone provide a link to the software mentioned? I >> don't have an embosser, but I'd like to test mac alternatives to DBT, >> if they exist. >> >> -- >> Have a great day, >> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >> mehg...@gmail.com >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: braille translation for mac?
I am going to get serious about this goshdarnit. I've just been promised the loan of a versapoint embosser. If anyone wants to get together on skype or something and put some effort into making louis work then let's do it. What I really want is to get apple script working. I want to be able to type something in text edit or be sitting on a webpage or email, hit a couple of buttons and get braille. That's what this package is supposed to do, and that's what I want. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-22, at 9:39 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: > Hi. > > Has anyone got brailleblaster to work? > > There are tools that might work on the mac, but they are inaccessible. > > I have never godt louis to work. > > Best regards Annie. > Den Jul 22, 2012 kl. 2:25 PM skrev erik burggraaf: > >> Duh, Sorry about that, Hadn't had my first cup of coffee yet when that >> message went out. >> >> Well, I missed the whole lion upgrade put off by some of the changes, but >> that's neither here nor there. >> >> I'm not sure what the development has been but I can't remember the last >> time I saw a post from Greg Kearney on here. I'm pretty sure louis was one >> of his projects. >> >> The link to download the latest version of louis is: >> http://www.cucat.org/projects/louis/ >> You can also check out brailleblaster at: >> http://www.brailleblaster.org/getbb.html >> >> Now isn't that better? Coffee... The elixir of life. :) >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-07-22, at 7:49 AM, Simon Cavendish wrote: >> >>> I think Erik means louis not Lois. Just a typo I believe. not sure whether >>> Louis is Lion compatible? >>> >>> Best wishes >>> >>> Simon >>> On 22 Jul 2012, at 01:27, Alex Hall wrote: >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> Some weeks back a few options for braille translation/brf >>>> reading/embossing were discussed. Unfortunately, I didn't save the >>>> messages, so can anyone provide a link to the software mentioned? I >>>> don't have an embosser, but I'd like to test mac alternatives to DBT, >>>> if they exist. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Have a great day, >>>> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >>>> mehg...@gmail.com >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: my thoughts on scripting Luis for braille translation
Hi Alex, I don't know that much about scripting, but louis already comes with a set of apple scrips apparently. Would you or anyone else be willing to take a look at the work that's already been done and maybe help implement it? Then we can see about improvements. Right now, we got nothin. Just a package of tools and scripts and some long and bloated documentation that probably tells us what we need to know except that I for one don't speak apple script. I probably should fix that, since it doesn't look too difficult, but right now I just want to offer embossing to my clients. Thanks, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-22, at 10:49 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > Hi all, > Here's a ramble on scripting Louis. First, we'd basically need a > script that finds the currently open file, be it in Text Edit, Safari, > Open Office, or anything. We then have to pass Louis the full path, > have it translate (maybe popping up a dialog for settings in the > process) and have it emboss or output a braille file, whichever the > user wants. Now, the problems: > 1. The script would have a hard time finding the open file, it seems. > I doubt all applications expose that information in the same way, if > they do at all, so how would we manage that? > 2. We need to know what command line options Louis provides, so we > know what parameters we can pass it. The dialog for settings and > embossing/saving would have to be done in Apple Script. > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from GMail website) > mehg...@gmail.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: braille translation for mac?
Hi, is that an index product? Does it have a serial port, and have you found a USB to serial adapter? Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-22, at 10:53 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: > Hi Eric. > > Great idea. We need to get that problem solved on the mac. I have an 4*4 pro, > but it can not print, because I am only using mac now, and a little vmware, > but I can not get the printer to work in vmware either. > > I need the option to print textfiles in danish and english grade two braille. > > I would be interested to do some work on it. > > Best regards Annie. > Den Jul 22, 2012 kl. 3:54 PM skrev erik burggraaf: > >> I am going to get serious about this goshdarnit. I've just been promised >> the loan of a versapoint embosser. If anyone wants to get together on skype >> or something and put some effort into making louis work then let's do it. >> >> What I really want is to get apple script working. I want to be able to >> type something in text edit or be sitting on a webpage or email, hit a >> couple of buttons and get braille. >> >> That's what this package is supposed to do, and that's what I want. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-07-22, at 9:39 AM, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: >> >>> Hi. >>> >>> Has anyone got brailleblaster to work? >>> >>> There are tools that might work on the mac, but they are inaccessible. >>> >>> I have never godt louis to work. >>> >>> Best regards Annie. >>> Den Jul 22, 2012 kl. 2:25 PM skrev erik burggraaf: >>> >>>> Duh, Sorry about that, Hadn't had my first cup of coffee yet when that >>>> message went out. >>>> >>>> Well, I missed the whole lion upgrade put off by some of the changes, but >>>> that's neither here nor there. >>>> >>>> I'm not sure what the development has been but I can't remember the last >>>> time I saw a post from Greg Kearney on here. I'm pretty sure louis was >>>> one of his projects. >>>> >>>> The link to download the latest version of louis is: >>>> http://www.cucat.org/projects/louis/ >>>> You can also check out brailleblaster at: >>>> http://www.brailleblaster.org/getbb.html >>>> >>>> Now isn't that better? Coffee... The elixir of life. :) >>>> >>>> Erik Burggraaf >>>> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >>>> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >>>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>>> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >>>> >>>> On 2012-07-22, at 7:49 AM, Simon Cavendish wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think Erik means louis not Lois. Just a typo I believe. not sure >>>>> whether Louis is Lion compatible? >>>>> >>>>> Best wishes >>>>> >>>>> Simon >>>>> On 22 Jul 2012, at 01:27, Alex Hall wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all, >>>>>> Some weeks back a few options for braille translation/brf >>>>>> reading/embossing were discussed. Unfortunately, I didn't save the >>>>>> messages, so can anyone provide a link to the software mentioned? I >>>>>> don't have an embosser, but I'd like to test mac alternatives to DBT, >>>>>> if they exist. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Have a great day, >>>>>> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >>>>>> mehg...@gmail.com >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>
Re: my thoughts on scripting Luis for braille translation
You have to press control option shift M on the louis.app and choose show package contents. Open the contents folder, then open the resources folder. There you will find a scripts folder with 4 or 5 things in it. As far as network embossers go, this is officially not supported, but maybe if a few of us get this damn thing working as it is, we can interest some one in updating it. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-22, at 11:19 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > I installed the pkg, but where are these scripts? I don't speak apple > script either, but I do speak java, python, and a couple others pretty > well so I'm sure I could figure out what's going on. I wonder, too, > about networked embossers? I'm volunteering at Perkins, a school for > blind students, right now and our setup is a single embosser on the > network for an entire building. I'd love to say that the mac can > handle such a setup... > > On 7/22/12, erik burggraaf wrote: >> Hi Alex, >> >> I don't know that much about scripting, but louis already comes with a set >> of apple scrips apparently. Would you or anyone else be willing to take a >> look at the work that's already been done and maybe help implement it? Then >> we can see about improvements. Right now, we got nothin. Just a package of >> tools and scripts and some long and bloated documentation that probably >> tells us what we need to know except that I for one don't speak apple >> script. I probably should fix that, since it doesn't look too difficult, >> but right now I just want to offer embossing to my clients. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-07-22, at 10:49 AM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> Here's a ramble on scripting Louis. First, we'd basically need a >>> script that finds the currently open file, be it in Text Edit, Safari, >>> Open Office, or anything. We then have to pass Louis the full path, >>> have it translate (maybe popping up a dialog for settings in the >>> process) and have it emboss or output a braille file, whichever the >>> user wants. Now, the problems: >>> 1. The script would have a hard time finding the open file, it seems. >>> I doubt all applications expose that information in the same way, if >>> they do at all, so how would we manage that? >>> 2. We need to know what command line options Louis provides, so we >>> know what parameters we can pass it. The dialog for settings and >>> embossing/saving would have to be done in Apple Script. >>> >>> -- >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >>> mehg...@gmail.com >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> > > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from GMail website) > mehg...@gmail.com > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: ocr/scanning and mac?
I've tried several combinations of these and scanners and never gotten it to work. I know it does fly for some advanced users who don't mind the 3 or 4 step, two program plus scanner driver solution, especially for the price. It's not good for most of my clients though. They need a one step scanning process. They also need good alignment correction and some other things that a high end scanner program provides seemlessly in the background and you miss when they aren't there. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-23, at 3:49 AM, Johnny Angel! wrote: > Hey all, > > what about abbyy fine reader express and vu scan? > The combo seems to be even more cost effective then the other options > mentioned as well. > > Johnny > On Jul 21, 2012, at 3:47 PM, wayne coles wrote: > >> Yes sorry about that >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall >> Sent: 21 July 2012 14:13 >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: ocr/scanning and mac? >> >> By 3.00 dollars, I assume you meant $300, not $3? >> >> On 7/21/12, wayne coles wrote: >>> You could try dockuscan from serotek it is very good and you can get >>> a free trial and the price is reasonable at under 3.00 dollors so hope >> this >>> helps >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of deedra waters >>> Sent: 21 July 2012 13:15 >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: ocr/scanning and mac? >>> >>> Does anyone know of scanning/ocr software for mac similar to openbook? >>> Trying to find something so i can scan mail etc >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Have a great day, >> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >> mehg...@gmail.com >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > > Not of this world, > I am born of The forty-second generation > A new, powerful race, never seen before. > > Wish to join? > > Initiation is completely FREE! > > NOTE: Limited time sensitive offer. > > Johnny "Angel" Chilelli > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: why can't Textedit serve as a replacement for MS Word?
You know, for most practical purposes, it can. I haven't really had good luck getting tables to work, but i'm still back on sl. Hopefully things have improved in two years, lol. I've certainly submitted professional reports with it, and had them look reasonably attractive. By the way, text edit's filetype support isn't very good. If you have a form done up in word format, text edit will import it but pooch the formatting. I have to use open office writer for that sort of job, and writer irritates me. Have fun, ERIK burggraafEbony ConsultingI am currently on the road and staying in touch on my handheld. Alex Hall wrote: Hi all, I have a stupid question. I was looking at Textedit yesterday, and found it supports lists, tables, bolding, justification, centering, and so on. So, except for embeding images, what can MS Office, Libre Office, or Open Office do that Textedit cannot? Basically, why the need for a more powerful editor when this one seems to have it covered pretty well? I always hear variation of, "the mac is fine unless you want to actually get work done", and I was wondering about Textedit, so I had a look, and it seems quite capable. -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
brailliant BI displays
Hi all, I just checked the hardware compatibility list and the brailliant BI still isn't on it. Does anyone happen to know if mountain lion will support it out of the gate? I have a client who's been waiting a stupid long time for training because her unit isn't compatible. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: brailliant BI displays
It's true. I've given them sooo much hell over this. My client's 80. She may be gone bytime they get off their butts and make this work. G, frustrated. . Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-25, at 8:10 AM, Matt Dierckens wrote: > I am hoping so, because I too have the new BI32 and it didn't work with Lion. > Here's hoping. > I think it's really rediculous, when in the manual it says it works with > voiceover. False advertising much? > Matt > Sent from my mac > Twitter: matt692 > msn: matt...@live.com > skype: blindman3221 > > On 2012-07-25, at 6:09 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Hi all, I just checked the hardware compatibility list and the brailliant BI >> still isn't on it. Does anyone happen to know if mountain lion will support >> it out of the gate? I have a client who's been waiting a stupid long time >> for training because her unit isn't compatible. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Mountain Lyon and VM users please report in
No, that's ligit. Bootcamp is still a product of and intergrated with mac OS. Upgrading from snow leopard to lion wrecked bootcamp and windows, to my client's detriment. I got to bill a bunch of hours out of it, which I would'a ratherred leave on the table. It was a mess. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-25, at 3:05 PM, Chris Gilland wrote: > Bootcamp is on a whole seperet partition, so I really doubt it. > > Chris. > > On Jul 25, 2012, at 2:42 PM, "Missy Hoppe" wrote: > >> Does this affect Bootcamp as well? I don't use VM, but am slightly nervous >> that something might happen to bootcamp. >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron >> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 2:28 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Mountain Lyon and VM users please report in >> >> Hi listers, >> >> Anyone who has upgraded to Mountain Lyon and who had a VM Fusion >> installation, please let us know if the machine is >> still working nicely under Mountain Lyon. I'm especially interested in >> those with a JAWS VM as I had authorization problems >> in the past. >> >> Thanks for any reports. >> Eric Caron >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Tricky Process for DVD Creation of ML Install
Hi, if you install from a DVD does it generate one of those ridiculous recovery particians? That was one big showstopper for me upgrading to lion. I'm on a 250 gig ssd and space is at a premium. Also, when I download, is the disk image residing in some convenient place such as the downloads folder? Thanks, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-25, at 2:18 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Oh, growl! Folks, I have a 3.43-gig image and a 3.37-gig DVD. Not good. > Just be aware of this if you're doing a clean install. I'm going to use an > 8-gig USB drive. Clever Apple. ... > > Teresa > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: brailliant BI displays
No, we're talking about the generation after that one, the brailliant BI. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-25, at 7:44 PM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > Hi, > > I use brailliant 40 with lion on mac mini. Is this one of the displays you > are talking about? > > best, > > Ioana > > Please check out my cd on www.ioanagandrabur.com, on iTunes or most online > stores. > Sent from my phone > > On Jul 25, 2012, at 8:58 AM, "Shanna" wrote: > >> I have a BI 40, and it does work with my IPhone, but not with my Macbook. I >> believe HW did their thing, but Apple hasn't gotten it together on their >> end. I really hope Mountain Lion will finally support this display already, >> but am not holding my breath. :) >> >> Shanna >> >> -Original Message- From: Matt Dierckens >> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 7:10 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: brailliant BI displays >> >> I am hoping so, because I too have the new BI32 and it didn't work with >> Lion. Here's hoping. >> I think it's really rediculous, when in the manual it says it works with >> voiceover. False advertising much? >> Matt >> Sent from my mac >> Twitter: matt692 >> msn: matt...@live.com >> skype: blindman3221 >> >> On 2012-07-25, at 6:09 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: >> >>> Hi all, I just checked the hardware compatibility list and the brailliant >>> BI still isn't on it. Does anyone happen to know if mountain lion will >>> support it out of the gate? I have a client who's been waiting a stupid >>> long time for training because her unit isn't compatible. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Erik Burggraaf >>> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >>> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >>> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >>> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Mountain Lyon and VM users please report in
Essentially what happened in the upgrade from SL to Lion was that the bootcamp utility, along with all windows drivers and software were upgraded. According to windows 7, the upgraded machine became a brand new machine which was not authorized to run that instillation of windows. Now, the obvious answer to this is, revalidate. Do this and all is well. If you are self-motivated and organized and you take 5 minutes to do this right away, and microsoft counts your keys properly, you are golden. None of this applied to my client. Close now if you don't want shock value. Read on if you enjoy being appalled and horrified. The client called me out 25 days post upgrade and then hunted for his windows cd for an hour while my metre ran. unfortunately it seems he threw it out by mistake. He then called me out 35 days post upgrade and I was able to retrieve his key from the pooched up windows partition. Of course it was too late to activate. I called microsoft to see if I could get activated. They miscounted his keys and refused to activate, saying he had the instalation on too many machines. Nonsense, it was only ever installed once. So after numerous support calls, several mysterious disconnects, 4 or 5 non-english speaking and completely careless support staff, I finally convinced some one to reset his key. I was then able to activate his windows. I then created him a terabyte image backup of his windows installation to replace the disk he threw out. The cash register rang often that week, but what a pain in the arse. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-25, at 4:46 PM, Missy Hoppe wrote: > OK. Now I'm really confused. You're saying that installing ML is going to > mess up bootcamp? I might just copy the ML install file to a USB drive for > now until I can get a bit more clerification. What kinds of problems were > caused by the upgrade? > Missy > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of erik burggraaf > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 4:26 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Mountain Lyon and VM users please report in > > No, that's ligit. Bootcamp is still a product of and intergrated with mac > OS. Upgrading from snow leopard to lion wrecked bootcamp and windows, to my > client's detriment. I got to bill a bunch of hours out of it, which I > would'a ratherred leave on the table. It was a mess. > > Best, > Erik Burggraaf > Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at > $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. > Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 > or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2012-07-25, at 3:05 PM, Chris Gilland wrote: > >> Bootcamp is on a whole seperet partition, so I really doubt it. >> >> Chris. >> >> On Jul 25, 2012, at 2:42 PM, "Missy Hoppe" wrote: >> >>> Does this affect Bootcamp as well? I don't use VM, but am slightly nervous >>> that something might happen to bootcamp. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron >>> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 2:28 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Mountain Lyon and VM users please report in >>> >>> Hi listers, >>> >>> Anyone who has upgraded to Mountain Lyon and who had a VM Fusion >>> installation, please let us know if the machine is >>> still working nicely under Mountain Lyon. I'm especially interested in >>> those with a JAWS VM as I had authorization problems >>> in the past. >>> >>> Thanks for any reports. >>> Eric Caron >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from
Re: tab key in ML?
Well, you could just stay in the messages table. Now, your mileage may vary depending on how many email accounts you have. I think what I'm about to tell you may be system dependent as well and there's always the chance they broke it between system versions. Anyhow, command 1 is for inbox. Command 3 is for drafts. Command 4 is for sent items. Command 5 is for trash. Command 6 is for junk. So you can just stay sitting on the messages table and use command plus the numbers to cycle. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-26, at 11:11 AM, brianna Snyder wrote: > Hi, > > Yes, I have noticed this. I've been wondering about how I can either fix > this, or do something else to use mail as efficiently as I did before. I > don't like arrowing between the two tables. Any ideas on other ways to use > mail, or how to be able to use tab between the mailbox list and the messages > table would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Brianna > > On Jul 26, 2012, at 8:07 AM, Kliphton wrote: > >>> Has anyone experienced the tab key only have working in mail? It works >>> going from the message list, to the body of the message you want to read, >>> but does not work going from the mailbox list, to the message list. Or am >>> I missing someing? >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: tab key in ML?
Hi Less, Command 5 is definitely the trash. I didn't set it up that way. It just was. I think it dows vary from system to system though, and it might even be configurable somewhere. Why for example, is my command 2 empty of a function? Hmm... Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-26, at 11:38 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > Hi Eric, > > Actually, there are only three numbered commands that seem to work. Command > 1 for Inbox, Command 2 for Sent and Command 3 for Drafts. At least by > default, that's what works. I'd like to find a keystroke to take me to the > Trash Folder. > > Les > On Jul 26, 2012, at 11:19 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > >> Well, you could just stay in the messages table. >> >> Now, your mileage may vary depending on how many email accounts you have. I >> think what I'm about to tell you may be system dependent as well and there's >> always the chance they broke it between system versions. >> >> Anyhow, command 1 is for inbox. >> Command 3 is for drafts. >> Command 4 is for sent items. >> Command 5 is for trash. >> Command 6 is for junk. >> >> So you can just stay sitting on the messages table and use command plus the >> numbers to cycle. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting >> at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2012-07-26, at 11:11 AM, brianna Snyder wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Yes, I have noticed this. I've been wondering about how I can either fix >>> this, or do something else to use mail as efficiently as I did before. I >>> don't like arrowing between the two tables. Any ideas on other ways to use >>> mail, or how to be able to use tab between the mailbox list and the >>> messages table would be appreciated. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Brianna >>> >>> On Jul 26, 2012, at 8:07 AM, Kliphton wrote: >>> >>>>> Has anyone experienced the tab key only have working in mail? It works >>>>> going from the message list, to the body of the message you want to read, >>>>> but does not work going from the mailbox list, to the message list. Or >>>>> am I missing someing? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: vlc questions
Hi, "1. Can I control the playback speed better than cmd-equals or cmd-minus? The jumps from these commands are pretty large." Here's what I've got. Very short jump forward or backward control + command + left and right arrows. Short backwards and forwards jump option + command + left and right arrows. Medium backwards and forwards jump shift + command + left and right arrows. Long backwards and forwards jump Option + shift + command + left or right arrows. The lengths of each jump are configurable in hotkey preferences. "2. Can I control the pitch of a song? For instance, a song in the key of G might need to be raised to the key of A for me to practice playing it. Is this doable, perhaps through a plugin? Does vlc even do plugins?" In deed, VLC does plugins. Just one more reason why it beats the snot out of ITunes, Although there are a few third party hacks for that as well if you care. Unfortunately, I don't see any way to change the pitch of an audio stream. You could always request the feature, Or you could simply transpose it in audacity or Amadeus. "3. In preferences, I found it very hard to get anywhere as arrowing in the table auto-expanded every option, so I could never actually just arrow through the major categories to get an overview, let alone find anything I wanted. Is there a way of changing this?" Well, this is the way every table in mac OS behaves. I'm not sure what to tell you hear, except that if you know what you're looking for, you can always resort to the item chooser. And of course, some one already chimed in on how to set the file types. Hope this helps, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-26, at 3:22 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > Hi all, > Sorry for all the questions today, but when I use the mac for an while as I > have been doing since yesterday, I get curious about things. > So, vlc... > 1. Can I control the playback speed better than cmd-equals or cmd-minus? The > jumps from these commands are pretty large. > 2. Can I control the pitch of a song? For instance, a song in the key of G > might need to be raised to the key of A for me to practice playing it. Is > this doable, perhaps through a plugin? Does vlc even do plugins? > 3. In preferences, I found it very hard to get anywhere as arrowing in the > table auto-expanded every option, so I could never actually just arrow > through the major categories to get an overview, let alone find anything I > wanted. Is there a way of changing this? > 4. This isn't vlc specifically, but how can I set file associations? I want > mp3s, oggs, and other audio to open in vlc by default, but all my media is on > my windows partition. When I try to set vlc as default, I get the usual error > I'd get had i tried to write to that partition, and the preference is not > saved. Does OSX handle associations on a file-by-file basis, and is this why > I get that error? If not, how can I set vlc to handle media files? I saw > nothing about this in system preferences. > Thanks in advance! > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: BI32 second Genneration and bluetooth?
It does have that setting, only the default is auto, which presumably means it's supposed to listen on both connections and intuit which one you want. Couldn't hurt to try setting it from auto to bluetooth though. Best, Erik Burggraaf Introducing Ebony Consulting business card transcription service, starting at $0.45 per card or $35 per hundred cards. Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com On 2012-07-28, at 6:51 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > Just a wild guess ehre, but is there any way to put it into a different mode? > I had a sort of similar problem with a refreshabraille, but things went > better once I switched it from serial to hid mode. Maybe the bi has a similar > setting? > On 28 Jul 2012, at 18:20, Matt Dierckens wrote: > >> Hi all. >> I am able to use my BI32 with USB just fine, but with bluetooth it comes up >> as an unknown device and shows as a serial port. Also, there's no way to >> actually connect the display. I've paired it at least twice, and it also >> didn't ask for the Pin even though it shows as one on the main dispay menu. >> Any help would be appreciated. >> :) >> >> Matt >> Sent from my mac >> Twitter: matt692 >> msn: matt...@live.com >> skype: blindman3221 >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
