Re: NVDA as Windows screen reader (was 10.7.3 is out!)

2012-02-02 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi, If you don't wanna clutter up the list with off-topic replies to this off-topic message, please feel free to reply to me off-list at kris...@kristersplace.com. Which if any of the latest snapshots or beta releases of nvda can do Ocr? I seem to have heard that NVDA now does Ocr rather like Jaw

very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread William Windels
Hello all, I had a very bad experience with 10.7.3: mostly all programs are crashing including mail, skype, yurufukurow, and about mail , I wasn't able to start it. (this are programs that are starting by default). Also, osx seems to relogin by default when I try to start one of the programs abou

FOcus 40 blue in the new 10.7.3 update.

2012-02-02 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
Hi all. Has anybody experienced problems with your focus 40 blue braille display in the new update to lion. I can not connect my bluetooth display anymore. I have tried to remove it and add it again, but it looks as if the driver is missing. Best regards Annie. -- You received this message b

Re: very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Ray Foret Jr
>From my perspective, all working well here. VO seems a tad more responsive. >ITunes definently so. No crashes as yet. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! Skype name: barefootedray Facebook: facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 On Feb 2, 2012, at 5:0

Re: very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Scott Howell
That is interesting because since upgrading I have not had any issues at all. On Feb 2, 2012, at 6:00 AM, William Windels wrote: > Hello all, > I had a very bad experience with 10.7.3: > mostly all programs are crashing including mail, skype, yurufukurow, and > about mail , I wasn't able to star

Re: very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Things are working well here too. Two bugs are yet to be squished though, one is the realspeak voices that seem to wonder in pitch and the other one has to do with the Swedish and possibly other international realspeak voices that seem to mispronounce some letters when typing them. A workaround

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Chris Westbrook
Control tab now works in mail to switch from the message list to the content of the message/thread. On Feb 2, 2012, at 12:25 AM, Emrah wrote: > The Nuance voices still go squeaky when you expect it the least. > > -- > Emrah > > “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi list, After updating to 10.7.3, my premium voices were no longer installed. I recall this happening before after an update. luckily, I had my time machine back up so, all I need to do was copy the voices from the backup to the proper place on my Mac HD. I was wondering if anyone else had

Re: very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Mine is working fine. On Feb 2, 2012, at 5:19 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > That is interesting because since upgrading I have not had any issues at all. > > On Feb 2, 2012, at 6:00 AM, William Windels wrote: > >> Hello all, >> I had a very bad experience with 10.7.3: >> mostly all programs are cras

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Jennifer Perdue
How do you get it? Do you just go to the app store? Thanks for your patience in answering my questions. Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks On Feb 1, 2012, at 8:32 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > No, this is an update to lion. That is, it is still lion, but with > fixes and some new features added. It is ba

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Matt Dierckens
Hi, Software update, and then it will find it. Matt Sent from my macbook pro On 2012-02-02, at 9:16 AM, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > How do you get it? Do you just go to the app store? > > Thanks for your patience in answering my questions. > > Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks > On Feb 1, 2012, at

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Nope. All my premium voices are still there. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! Skype name: barefootedray Facebook: facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 On Feb 2, 2012, at 7:39 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi list, > > After updating to 10.7.3, my pr

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Jennifer Perdue
Where is software update, in the apple menu? Still quite new to the Mac. Thanks. Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks On Feb 2, 2012, at 8:27 AM, Matt Dierckens wrote: > Hi, > Software update, and then it will find it. > Matt > Sent from my macbook pro > > On 2012-02-02, at 9:16 AM, Jennifer Perd

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Matt Dierckens
Yes, apple menu. Software update. It will give you a continue default button. Then you VO space on that button, and it will then do its thing. Matt Sent from my macbook pro On 2012-02-02, at 9:50 AM, Jennifer Perdue wrote: > Where is software update, in the apple menu? Still quite new to the Ma

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Jennifer Perdue
Thanks, I found it and updated it. I appreciate your patience. Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks On Feb 2, 2012, at 8:53 AM, Matt Dierckens wrote: > Yes, apple menu. Software update. It will give you a continue default button. > Then you VO space on that button, and it will then do its thing. > M

OS X 10.7.3: Possible fix for those with problems

2012-02-02 Thread Blake Sinnett
Hi all, I came across this article which tells how to fix the weird issues some might be having with the new Lion update. In short, download the combo update and install it over the current installation. http://www.macrumors.com/2012/02/02/os-x-10-7-3-update-issues-fixable-in-many-cases-with

Re: FOcus 40 blue in the new 10.7.3 update.

2012-02-02 Thread Teresa Cochran
That's very odd. I updated, and I'm able to use it just fine. sorry; I have no clue what could be the problem for you. Did you check whether your Bluetooth is turned off? Teresa "Nobody ever tells me anything!"--James Forsyte, quoted in the Forsyte Saga On Feb 2, 2012, at 3:03 AM, Annie Skov N

Re: very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Eugenia Firth
So far, so good. Gigi On Feb 2, 2012, at 5:00 AM, William Windels wrote: > Hello all, > I had a very bad experience with 10.7.3: > mostly all programs are crashing including mail, skype, yurufukurow, and > about mail , I wasn't able to start it. > (this are programs that are starting by defaul

Re: FOcus 40 blue in the new 10.7.3 update.

2012-02-02 Thread Jennifer Perdue
I updated and everything is working fine for me too. Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks On Feb 2, 2012, at 9:38 AM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > That's very odd. I updated, and I'm able to use it just fine. sorry; I have > no clue what could be the problem for you. Did you check whether your > Bluetoot

Re: FOcus 40 blue in the new 10.7.3 update.

2012-02-02 Thread Annie Skov Nielsen
I am glad to know that it works for you. I have checked everything, i think that I will have to reinstall my mac in the future' Thank you Teresa' Best regards Annie. Sendt fra min iPad Den 02/02/2012 kl. 16.38 skrev Teresa Cochran : > That's very odd. I updated, and I'm able to use it just f

VO or Chormevox with Google Chrome?

2012-02-02 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, all, Well, I'm starting to wonder of Chromevox has advantages over VO in Google Chrome. I think there are pluses and minuses in both cases. For instance, Chromevox doesn't seem to have keystrokes for going into the browser preferences and navigating anything other than the content of a webp

Re: VO or Chromevox with Google Chrome?

2012-02-02 Thread Teresa Cochran
Sorry, guys, that misspell in the subject line was bugging me no end. :) Teresa "On the other hand, there are different fingers." On Feb 2, 2012, at 8:09 AM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Hi, all, > > Well, I'm starting to wonder of Chromevox has advantages over VO in Google > Chrome. I think there

Re: Accessible Typing Software

2012-02-02 Thread Rodney
David, Thanks for the response. This could be a possibility. Take care. -Rodney David Griffith wrote: > It is not really an answer but personally I found the Typing tutors > unsatisfactory . What I di eventually was purchase an audio typing course > from the RNIB and made sure that my typing

very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, I am thoroughly confused. I have now installed Chrome twice, and both times it has disappeared from my applications folder and spotlight. I have also installed Filezilla, and have been able to find it via spotlight, but it is not in my applications folder. I installed Yofukurou, though, and

On or off list help appreciated for keynote presentation with vo

2012-02-02 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Hi Anne, THanks for getting back about the powerpoint. Is there any resource for learning about what would be involved in presenting images to support my conference or could you give any tips at all? I have not purchased it yet but would like to know if it is worth it. Any info about your or ot

could you please re-post or off list re-send article about installation problems with 10.7.3

2012-02-02 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
HI, I accidentally deleted the message with that article about fixing potential problems with latest lion update. I even tried to fined it on web interface but no luck. Anyone minds sending this to me on or off list? DId not update yet but wanted to have that info just in case. Thanks very muc

Re: On or off list help appreciated for keynote presentation with vo

2012-02-02 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Ioana, The only resource I can think of about KeyNote is an episode of the VoiceOver on podcast in which I participated last year. It is episode 7 from February 2011. Apart from that, I don't really know how I can help you. It all depends on what you're trying to do. Are you using images

Re: VO or Chormevox with Google Chrome?

2012-02-02 Thread Kirsten Edmondson
Hi, I don't know if it's just me, but I keep finding that when I launch vox, Google Chrome crashes and I can't access anything. It puts me off using chrome, which I loved so much on a PC and I thought would be brilliant on the Mac. I can't wait for Firefox! I get Safari busy so often I just wa

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, Alex, I don't remember if Chrome has an installer. If an application doesn't have an installer with prompts, you will need to find the .app file and copy it over to your apps directory. HTH, Teresa "We are made of star-stuff"--Carl Sagan, Cosmos On Feb 2, 2012, at 9:49 AM, Alex Hall wrote

Re: VO or Chormevox with Google Chrome?

2012-02-02 Thread Teresa Cochran
Chromevox is a browser extension. You will have to install Chrome 1.6, and then go to the webstore and grab Chromevox. Once the extension is installed, it should start speaking when you launch Chrome. I find that Chrome works pretty well with VO, too, though. Teresa "The Golden Age of science

Re: VO or Chormevox with Google Chrome?

2012-02-02 Thread Kirsten Edmondson
Hi, I did all that, but for some reason it launches and says one thing and then seems to crash. I'll give it a go and see if I can explain it better. I haven't done it for a couple of weeks so I'll give it another go. On 2 Feb 2012, at 19:14, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Chromevox is a browser ext

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Alex Hall
I think it does have one, but cannot be sure. If not, where would I find this .app file, and why would it not already be there? Also, why do other applications (audacity, filezilla) never show up, even though they were installed from dmg files? On 2/2/12, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Hi, Alex, > > I d

query regarding accessibility of MSN messenger for mac latest build

2012-02-02 Thread Mr. L. Alexander
Hi folks. just a quick enquiry. does anyone here know if the latest version of MSN messenger for mac is voiceover supported or accessible to a degree? I ask as I'm not a real fan of adium and looking for a cross platform communications client between windows and mac where I need to bounce messa

lost contacts

2012-02-02 Thread Wayne Coles
hi list can somebody please help me only my iPhone has no contacts so how do i get my contacts back and has far as i know nothing as changed so again please help as i am in the use and need my contacts to ring home in the uk thanks in advance waynec On 2 Feb 2012, at 21:00, Mr. L. Ale

Re: lost contacts

2012-02-02 Thread Mr. L. Alexander
Hi wayne, I'm happy to help. firstly mount your iphone to itunes as normal, you then navigate to your iphone and then go to the info tab. it's a good idea to check if your contacts from your address book are being synced. if not, check the box for "Sync address book contacts" then go to "apply"

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Scott Howell
Hang on! WHen you say you are installing an app, how exactly are you doing this? Are you opening the DMG file and just running the app or are you copying the app from within the DMG to your applications folder. Understand that when you download an app, you will be receiving it as a zip, DMG, or s

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Alex Hall
They are pkg files, at least I believe they are. So I have to copy files, not install? I am trying to not get frustrated even more with the mac, but why package things up in a compressed format which uncompresses (though getting it to do so is a guessing game) to some files, then offer a pkg file i

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Teresa Cochran
You don't have to mess with those files. In every disc image, there is a file (or folder, actually) with a .app extension. That folder needs no uncompressing. You just copy it over to your apps folder and then use it. If you open a disc image and it says there's an installer package in the list

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, Alex, There are two ways to install files. When you browse within a disc image, you will either find a file that says "installer package" or a .app file. Here's how it works. Usually, you begin downloading the disc image. It is mounted on your desktop when you open it. This does not mean yo

Re: very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Mike Arrigo
Working fine for me as well, you might try repairing your disk permissions. On Feb 2, 2012, at 5:03 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > From my perspective, all working well here. VO seems a tad more responsive. > ITunes definently so. No crashes as yet. > > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ra

Re: VO or Chormevox with Google Chrome?

2012-02-02 Thread Mike Arrigo
Generally, I use chromevox. At this point, voiceover is unable to see list boxes on web pages. Also, there are times where voiceover is no longer able to click on items on the page. On the other hand, chromevox is more likely to crash, fortunately you can have both and use what works best for yo

think braille display is better behaving

2012-02-02 Thread Eugenia Firth
I'm not sure yet, but it looks like my braille display is behaving better after the new update. I was having a fair amount of problem with not all of my keystrokes going through. It's like they were out of sync or something. Now it looks better. Of course, it could be this old proofreader can no

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Alex Hall
I think what you say makes sense. Unfortunately, Finder has such a lag in it, especially on 10.7.3, that copying a file (assuming I can figure out how) will likely be an exercise in patience rather than a simple task. Thanks for the help, and sorry for my negative tone, it is just rather annoying t

Re: very confused about installing applications

2012-02-02 Thread Ray Foret Jr
To copy a file, do this. 1. Focus on the file you wish to copy. 2. Press command+c to copy. 3. Move to the location to which you wish to copy the file. 4. Now, press command+v to paste in the file. HTH. PS. Hey, look, just give yourself time to learn this. None of us learned it imediat

memory dump (was confused about installing applications)

2012-02-02 Thread Alex Hall
I have had it for months, but the unresponsiveness in pretty much everything and the difficulty in editing text means I don't use it much. I know part of it is a monitor, and I am looking at dvi to vga adapters to get this old monitor working, but when I hear on this list about others experiencing

Re: memory dump (was confused about installing applications)

2012-02-02 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Memory dump is when the Mac is purged of fragments of memory that may not have been properly cleared when the unit was turned off. Remember, command+Option+r+p at power off and when you have those keys pressed down, turn on the power. All your settings and stuff will be preserved. Also, Alex

Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Jessica
You just go to the menu's, then arrow down through the first one until you hear "software update, then I think either press return, or command+O to open it. I unfortunately haven't done an update in a while, so don't remember right off which keystroke does it. - Original Message -

Re: Mail issues.

2012-02-02 Thread arthur gindin
everyone, especially a business should buy a PERMANENT domain name. the servicer of that name will provide email service. if you have a problem with the servicer, you simply find another email servicer and have the mail forwarded to them. while you are going through the pain of opening the n

Re: memory dump (was confused about installing applications)

2012-02-02 Thread Alex Hall
If I can manage to get an adapter (I have one, but it doesn't seem to fit the dvi to hdmi adapter that came with the mac) I will try it first. I would love to get ahold of a cheap, small hdmi monitor, but I don't have $100 to spend on something I will almost never even turn on. Alright, list, hold

Re: very bad impression about 10.7.3 was Re: 10.7.3 is out!

2012-02-02 Thread Eric Caron
Hi William, You and I have the same Mac Book. I noticed that when I opened Mail it was not working correctly. I also notice my hard drive was busy. I waited a chunk of time and when my hard drive stopped working Mail was ready to go. I noticed when I opened iCal for the first time it also d

To 10.7.3 Mail Clients Users, Please Confirm Bug

2012-02-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Fellow Mail 10.7.3 users: Since updating to 10.7.3, VoiceOver no longer announces a message thread reply status. I would greatly appreciate it if someone will verify this and let me know. Steps to create bug: 1. Make sure Mail is not set to Classic View. 2. Make sure you are viewing me

Re: To 10.7.3 Mail Clients Users, Please Confirm Bug

2012-02-02 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hello, I have reported this bug previously, and a few others are popping up including general sluggishness. The more reports out there, the better Best regards, Yuma On 3/02/2012, at 6:34 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello Fellow Mail 10.7.3 users: > > Since updating to 10.7.3, VoiceOver no l

RE: Mail issues.

2012-02-02 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Jessica, I empathize with your frustration in setting up your gMail account. In my opinion, there is absolutely no reason why you cannot enjoy using your Mac with gMail services. I'll tell you right from the start that troubleshooting mail account setup issues can be dauntin

RE: To 10.7.3 Mail Clients Users, Please Confirm Bug

2012-02-02 Thread M. Taylor
Thank you Yuma. I did not see your report of this earlier. Thank you again. Mark PS I will send a note to Accessibility. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Yuma Decaux Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:48 PM

Re: To 10.7.3 Mail Clients Users, Please Confirm Bug

2012-02-02 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi Marc, I meant reported to apple, not on the mailing list. Best regards, Yuma On 3/02/2012, at 6:47 PM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > Hello, > > I have reported this bug previously, and a few others are popping up > including general sluggishness. > > The more reports out there, the better >

Machine slowing down

2012-02-02 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello everyone, I regularly see messages from people complaining that their Macs are slowing down since upgrading to Lion. One explanation could be that, by default, all windows are reopened when an application is launched. Someone I know had over 40 windows open in Pages and wondered why it to