Lynx for mac terminal

2012-02-27 Thread .dan.
I have a compiled copy of lynx the text only web browser I use in terminal. This particular version does not support https secure functions on the net. Does anyone know of a compiled version that does have this and where to get it? Thanks, Dan XB

Xpdf for mac

2012-03-02 Thread .dan.
I tried to install the macport version of xpdf. The universal version is: xpdf 3.02pl5 I get an error message saying the "3.02pl5" dependency is not present. Has anyone install this package? It is for use in terminal and converts the text in a pdf file into text among other things.

Some help with vlc

2012-03-05 Thread .dan.
I have installed vlc and want to use it from the command line in terminal. As is no doubt known, it is a very complex application with many functions. All I want to do at this point is to give a command and have a mp3 file played. The same with a streaming audio source and podcasts is of int

Re: Testing, request reply

2011-11-21 Thread Dan
You are loud and clear! Sent from my iPod On Nov 21, 2011, at 11:19 AM, "Traci" wrote: > Hello all, > > I'm having some issues with email lists, specifically the viPhone group list. > I thought I'd test here, to see if I'm having trouble on the MacVisionaries > list as well. > > Thanks,

Copy to a flash drive from terminal

2012-01-08 Thread .dan.
information and correction as needed. Thanks, Dan XB IC|XC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegrou

Downloading and uncompressing bard books in mac

2012-01-09 Thread .dan.
ith it somehow? What is the name of the program? Thanks for any info or help, Dan XB IC|XC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group,

Unmounting flash drives in terminal

2012-02-20 Thread .dan.
I have recently been fooling around with flash drives in terminal for downloading nls digital books. When a flash drive is inserted in a usb port the name of the product appears in /Volumes like a directory. Because I have two flash drives I renamed the brand name of each to another to d

Re: Menu extras and recovery partition

2015-06-01 Thread Dan
Hello, Just curious. Why will this be moot? > On Jun 1, 2015, at 6:42 PM, Chris Meredith wrote: > > It does, actually. Do you know if it's possible to upgrade the recovery > partition? Although this will be moot shortly, according to the order status > notification I got yesterday. > >> O

Re: TC Conference on my iPhone instead of the Mac

2015-08-31 Thread Dan
Hello, Believe it or not. There sure is such a beasty. I have it on my iPhone and I got it from the app store Just do a search for TC Conference and you will find it, at least in the US store.. VoiceOver Accessibility Rocks! > On Aug 31, 2015, at 12:49 PM, Joe Quinn wrote: > > You can't. No

Re: mac compatible accessible digital recorder

2016-01-16 Thread Dan
Hello Can a blind person set the time and date using the spoken menus on the ls14? Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 12:57 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > > Or the Olympus LS-14 which has spoken menus, can acomodate a standard 32GB > HCSD card, has microphone and line in jacks, can overdu

Re: Calibrating The iPhone Battery

2015-10-27 Thread Dan
nts on the subject. Dan > On Oct 27, 2015, at 10:46 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > This tells the circuits in the battery to drop their settings and > recalibrate. I’m not sure if it fully discharges or if it’s something built > in to the software. > >> On Oct 27, 2015, a

Re: Calibrating The iPhone Battery

2015-10-27 Thread Dan
Hi, I'd love to read that info if it's still available. But again, it doesn't say anything in the manual about calibrating the battery. But I'll still stick to my practice of discharging the battery every so often. Dan > On Oct 27, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Scott Granados wro

Re: T-Mobile launches true 4G LTE Micro Cell spot

2015-11-02 Thread Dan
d any more about how the units are working. The units are identical in looks so you have to make sure that the units are placed accordingly. Dan > On Nov 2, 2015, at 8:21 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > T-Mobile finally offers a micro cell tower that you can attach to your home >

Re: T-Mobile launches true 4G LTE Micro Cell spot

2015-11-02 Thread Dan
Hello, I just called T-Mobile and ordered it over the phone. They did all the setup work then shipped the units already assigned to my account. Dan > On Nov 2, 2015, at 8:44 AM, george b wrote: > > Dan, where / how did you get these, please > thanks > > -Original M

Re: T-Mobile launches true 4G LTE Micro Cell spot

2015-11-02 Thread Dan
units. Both units are AC powered and do not have batteries. Also, in order for them to work, you must have at least 1 bar, or somewhere around -120 DB or so in the worse case. As I mentioned, if you place the order they will set up the unit for your account. Dan > On Nov 2, 2015, at 8:58

Re: Any interest in a review of the T-Mobile 4G LTE Cell Spot?

2015-11-10 Thread Dan
you'd like I can call you to discuss this in person. If you want, we could email the contact info off list. Sincerely, Dan Sent from my iPhone 6S Plus > On Nov 10, 2015, at 5:50 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > > If there’s any interest I’ll post my first day and unboxing impressi

Auto Orientation: Was, Re: selecting a scanner?

2011-06-07 Thread Dan
Hello, Does VueScan have auto orientation for text documents? Dan On Jun 7, 2011, at 8:51 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > VueScan costs $39 for one year or $79 for life. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > > On Jun 7, 2011, at 5:38 PM, Goldfinga Productions wrote: >

Re: EPub Reader, was: Re: new imac user needing apple mail help

2011-06-07 Thread Dan
Hello, It's iBook and it's already on the iOS devices. Dan On Jun 7, 2011, at 3:00 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > I can't help but ask, I don't know how this as unrelated got down in the > original message headers, but reading down this mail far enough, I se

Re: EPub Reader, was: Re: new imac user needing apple mail help

2011-06-07 Thread Dan
Hello, Sorry about that. I sure would like having an epub reader on the mack to. I'm kind of surprised that there isn't one. Dan On Jun 7, 2011, at 3:28 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > Dan, > > You're confused on my question. I understand that about IBooks, b

Clearing Up Some Confusion Re: ICloud

2011-06-08 Thread Dan
Hi, folks, There are some aspects of ICloud that are available in beta now, as was announced in the keynote address. One is the ITunes IBook store, which lets you purchase books on your computer and have books automatically downloaded on your IOS4.3.3 device. You can set this up in settings/sto

Re: EPub Reader, was: Re: new imac user needing apple mail help

2011-06-08 Thread Dan
Hello, I looked at iText Pro and iText , Express, and they only reads public domain and not protected EPUB material, don't know about the others. Dan On Jun 8, 2011, at 4:15 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > There are about 5 of them in the app store for mac os. > > Best, > > E

Re: Vuescan question

2011-06-08 Thread Dan
from the volume that was created when you opened the dmg file, always remember to either run the installer, or copy the application to where you want it before running. HTH! Dan On Jun 8, 2011, at 11:09 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hello: > > When I installed Vuescan yesterday, it put

Re: Opening folders and Apps on the IPhone with the bluetooth keyboard

2011-06-08 Thread Dan
Hello, Also, VO Space opens files and when using the keyboard. Dan On Jun 8, 2011, at 3:38 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > To open items, the equivalent of double tapping on them, is up arrow > with down arrow, I believe. That may require quick nav to be on. > Keyboard help is vo-k, and vo-b sh

Re: VueScan working great for OCR

2011-06-10 Thread Dan
ncerned, when I use save in pdf image, with my HP PhotoSmart C7280 printer and ABBYY Fine Reader Express, I don't ever need to worry about the orientation. For ease of use, I really would purchase VueScan if it had this one really needed feature. Jut my thoughts regarding VueScan. Dan

Re: Visual input concerning screen brightness.

2011-06-10 Thread Dan
Hello, When the screen brightness is set to 0, my family can still use the iMac's screen without any problems what so ever. Dan On Jun 10, 2011, at 7:38 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi John and Tom, > > Are you sure that you're using the appropriate keyboard shortcut? On my >

Re: Visual input concerning screen brightness.

2011-06-10 Thread Dan
Hello Esther, This is true. I just had my son look at my MBP at 0 brightness and he said the screen was notat all visible. HTH. Dan On Jun 10, 2011, at 8:02 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi Dan and Others, > > I've never checked display brightness with an iMac screen. On all the

Re: Visual input concerning screen brightness.

2011-06-10 Thread Dan
Another comment regarding screen curtain on my 27 inch iMac late 2010. Both my wife and son said that when the screen curtain is on, the screen is still lit and there is a cursor on the screen. Again, this is a brightness setting of 0. HTH. Dan On Jun 10, 2011, at 8:02 PM, Esther wrote: >

Re: Visual input concerning screen brightness.

2011-06-10 Thread Dan
these kinds of settings through OS X 7's terminal. A while back, I was searching for some way to do something like this through terminal, but I didn't find anything.. Dan On Jun 10, 2011, at 9:20 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi Dan, Tom, Ricardo, and Others, > > OK, here'

Re: Voiceover at the log on screen?

2011-06-11 Thread Dan
reboot or restart, you will be presented with VO running and the login screen. HTH! Dan On Jun 11, 2011, at 4:33 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > Hey guies. A friend of mine who's down here visiting is wanting to use my > macbook a bit with voiceover, seeing he, too, is blind.

Time update on network

2011-06-16 Thread .dan.
Does the mac os do a regular time update from the net to keep it's clock current? Does anyone know if there is a command for use in the terminal to do this? XB IC|XC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: HELP!!! My Mac won't turn on!

2011-06-19 Thread Dan
Hello Esther, Between Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper, which one provides the best VO interface for a totally blind person? TIA! Dan On Jun 19, 2011, at 4:35 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi, > > Ezzie, here's yet another suggestion: it's possible that you have a bad > sec

Thanks Guys! Was: Re: HELP!!! My Mac won't turn on!

2011-06-20 Thread Dan
forward to Lion. Dan On Jun 20, 2011, at 12:55 AM, Ashley Cox wrote: > I prefer CCC, as it's free and I've heard it works better and is sometimes > more relyable than super duper. > > On 20/06/2011 01:37, Christopher Peppel wrote: >> >> I have not tried Ca

Re: 10.6.8 May Solve VO crashing problems!

2011-06-29 Thread Dan
Hello, Let me add a little more to this discussion. I have never had Audio Hijack or any of it's needed utilities on any of my recent installations of OSX and I still have the crashing problems. I am running OS X 10.6.8. Dan On Jun 29, 2011, at 5:15 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Okay, act

Re: e-pub

2011-06-30 Thread Dan
o pay for the feature to work and I'm not sure I want to pay for this at this time. It really would be nice to have a free app that would at the verry least, read iBooks protected ePub formated materials on the Mac. Dan On Jun 30, 2011, at 12:42 PM, John W. Carty wrote: > Is anyone ha

Re: e-pub

2011-06-30 Thread Dan
Hello, Unfortunately, as far as I know, , Stanza will not read protected ePub material such as iBooks on the Mac. Dan On Jun 30, 2011, at 12:51 PM, Jane wrote: > With the iPhone, I use iBooks. For the Mac I use Stanza at > > www.lexcycle.com > > Jane > > > On Jun 30

Re: Voiceover not getting enabled on iPhone 3gs

2011-07-06 Thread Dan
Hello Doug, Perhaps the volume on your iOS device has been turned all the way down. Just a thought. Dan On Jul 6, 2011, at 1:16 PM, Doug Lawlor wrote: > Hello list: > I just restored the phone to factory default settings and can get VoiceOver > enabled. > I connected the phone t

Just my thoughts regarding CCC Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
xciting move to Lion! Dan -- 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...@googlegroup

Re: Just my thoughts regarding CCC Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
tops them all. Again, just how I see it. HTH! Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 9:37 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > Wow, Dan! Thanks for such a great heads up about CCC. I do have it install > on my macbook, but really truely haven't played much with it. > > I&

Re: Just my thoughts regarding CCC Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
concise and really clearly lays out all the scenarios for backup and restore. HTH! Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 10:00 AM, Jeff Bishop wrote: > Does CCC create the backup to a single file and can I back up to a drive > that is shared by both my Mac and Windows machines? > > -Orig

Re: Just my thoughts regarding CCC Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
Hello, CCC does allow for time machine backups, but you really should read the documentation regarding these files because there a few caveats that they want users to be aware of. Documentation is at, http://help.bombich.com/kb HTH! Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 10:10 AM, Missy Hoppe wrote

Re: Adium, Was: Re: Just my thoughts regarding CCC Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
Hello, Generally speaking, CCC will truly make a clone of your drive, so all settings will be preserved. You can then boot from your machines hard drive or the bootable external drive. Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 10:14 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > You know, speaking of! Adium, Does any

Re: Adium, Was: Re: Just my thoughts regarding CCC Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
more help than this. Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 10:38 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > I know that, but I was saying without CCC in the equasion. I meant more or > less just in Adium itself, if I want my events and event actions backed up, > where in my finder do I navigate, what fil

Re: Just my thoughts regarding CCC Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
know that this really has anything to do with it or not, but over the years, I've done a lot within the Unix and Linux environments, as well as really getting in to the terminal in OS X. HTH! Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 11:48 AM, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello Dan, > > Thank you fo

Re: [Bulk] Re: Will It Be Easy To Install Lion?

2011-07-07 Thread Dan
Hello List, Hey Mike, I'm going to try the flash drive approach as well. I'm really looking forward to Lion and all it it will bring to us Mac users. Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 5:08 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: > I probably will do that, but I'm also going to try to make a flash drive

Re: [Bulk] Re: Will It Be Easy To Install Lion?

2011-07-08 Thread Dan
Hello, You can get CCC from http://www.bombich.com/ Super Duper at http://www.shirt-pocket.com/ HTH! Dan On Jul 7, 2011, at 11:27 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote: > I do have a few questions: > 1. I've lost my Snowleopard disks. Is that a problem regarding Lion? > 2. Where do I get

Re: using a mac full time?

2011-07-12 Thread Dan
Hello, ABBYY Fine Reader is now available in the Apstore for $99. HTH Dan On Jul 12, 2011, at 5:30 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > You know... I have so! wanted to get Fine Reader for the Mac, but I haven't > the slightest idea where to get it. Every time I google for it,

Re: using a mac full time?

2011-07-12 Thread Dan
Hello Anne, Yet, ABBYY Fine Reader is listed in the Appstore for $99.99. Interesting! Dan On Jul 12, 2011, at 9:58 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Krister, > > If you do much OCR with ABBYY FineReader, then you won't want to upgrade to > Lion in a hurry. According to

Re: Big step of Amadeus Pro 2 in terms of accessibility

2011-07-16 Thread Dan
Hello List, Hey Krister, I'm with you on this one. I'd love to be able to use the editing functions as in a real to real editing concept. In fact, if this were implemented, I'd gladly purchase the upgrade at once without any reservations at all. Just my thoughts. Dan On Jul

Re: Big step of Amadeus Pro 2 in terms of accessibility

2011-07-17 Thread Dan
, so to speak. Dan On Jul 17, 2011, at 2:33 AM, Jürgen Fleger wrote: > Hi, > > I didn't get you. What I understand as scrubbing is realized when you press > arrow up or down. > > Is that what you are looking for or could you explane what you exactly mean? > > Reg

A note about setting the preview pane in Mail.

2011-07-20 Thread Dan
Hello list, It is now really easy to set the preview pane. All you have to do is to interact with the horizontal bar just to the right of the message content table and up arrow till you 0 it out. Then stop interacting. No more need to click to set it. Hope this helps someone. Dan -- You

Re: sleepless night with activities

2011-07-21 Thread Dan
7;ll really get in to this and hopefully make some really cool VoiceOver environments. Dan On Jul 21, 2011, at 4:54 AM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > Hey all, > > Jumping in here, cuz i'm in the middle of configuring all activities for all > my applications in a logical fashion, and i

Re: lion and voiceover's drag and drop

2011-07-21 Thread Dan
e not being available any more. So, for me, it isn't working the way I think it should. Dan On Jul 21, 2011, at 1:15 PM, John J Herzog wrote: > Hi listers, > Has anybody running Lion gotten drag and drop to work correctly using > voiceover? I opened the keyboard commander and as

Re: lion and voiceover's drag and drop

2011-07-21 Thread Dan
Hello chad, Thanks a bunch. Sometimes, I feel like kicking myself. After all, that's completely logical. Oh well. Again, Thanks for the friendly nudge. Dan On Jul 21, 2011, at 2:05 PM, chad baker wrote: > hi i got drag and drop to work nicely > first mark the file you want > the

Re: lion and voiceover's drag and drop

2011-07-21 Thread Dan
Hello Jane, I'll give it another try and see how it goes. Thanks. Dan On Jul 21, 2011, at 2:03 PM, Jane wrote: > I suspect if you had found the "desktop" folder in your home directory and > dropped it there, it would work. > > Jane > > > On Jul 21, 2011

Re: Activity Examples?

2011-07-23 Thread Dan
Hello Austin, Where can I liston to your podcast regarding activities? TIA! Dan On Jul 23, 2011, at 10:33 AM, Austin Seraphin wrote: > Hey. Check out my post a day and a half ago about using mail with activities, > I provide a good example there. Basically, you can set up hot spots t

Re: Activity Examples?

2011-07-23 Thread Dan
Hello, Sorry, I guess I really meant your post. Dan On Jul 23, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Dan wrote: > Hello Austin, > Where can I liston to your podcast regarding activities? > TIA! > > Dan > > On Jul 23, 2011, at 10:33 AM, Austin Seraphin wrote: > >> Hey. Check ou

Re: setting boot options before restart?

2011-07-23 Thread Dan
increase the volume. HTH Dan On Jul 23, 2011, at 6:59 PM, Joseph Norton wrote: > Actually, other list members have reported that, when the system goes into > its update mode for Lion you can press command-f5 and Fred will be there to > guide you. > > Someone correct me if wron

Re: Making an Install Flash Drive for Lion: Tutorial Link

2011-07-24 Thread Dan
dmg file on the flash drive as a bootable drive, I don't mean the part about creating the partition and stuff, I mean the restore part, it just isn't working at all. So again, instructions for VO only would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan On Jul 24, 2011, at 1:38 PM, Courtney Currant wr

A Big Pluss for VoiceOver in Lion!

2011-07-24 Thread Dan
x27;t go silent. Dan -- 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: SuperDuper Versus Carbon Copy Cloner

2011-07-24 Thread Dan
Hello, I currently don't use Super-Duper, so I don't know about them. CCC was updated a few days ago. Also, I read somewhere that the developer of CCC works for Apple. So I don't think you'll go wrong. Dan On Jul 24, 2011, at 9:59 PM, Paul Henrichsen wrote: > Thanks, Mi

A question regarding upgrade install and clean install of Lion

2011-07-24 Thread Dan
ticed between an update and a clean install? TIA a bunch for any observations. Dan -- 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

Re: Why use a TrackPad?

2011-07-25 Thread Dan
entry, as you do on the iOS devices. While I have an Apple Bluetooth keyboard to use with my iPod Touch, I usually use the touch screen instead. I only use the keyboard when I'm going to be dewing lots of typing on the Touch. Hope this gives a little more insight. Dan On Jul 25, 2011, at

Re: ABBYY FineReader for Lion

2011-08-01 Thread Dan
s Promised, by an ABBYY employee that I'd be emailed the link when it became available. That didn't happen. So this is why I'm saying thanks. Dan On Aug 1, 2011, at 10:24 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello everyone, > > Here is the link to download the Lion compatible

Re: Magic Trackpad and IPhone

2011-08-01 Thread Dan
Hello, You really can't compare the trackpad with the iPhone. They are two completely different devices. The touch screen on any of the iOS devices does much more than the trackpad. Dan On Aug 1, 2011, at 8:00 PM, Christopher Peppel wrote: > Hi there, > > I have been playing a

Re: issue with google chrome

2011-08-14 Thread Dan
r the less, Apple really does need to hear from its product users through as many channels as we can use. I am sure that any Apple Developers on the list are also doing all they can to correct problems as well. Dan On Aug 14, 2011, at 7:09 AM, Kimberly thurman wrote: > I'm having tons o

A new mac accessory

2010-07-23 Thread .dan.
I have attached to my imac a dos computer. I use it to perform tasks in terminal and on the internet. Why you ask do that? It is my experience that not since the high level times of dos screen access have blind people had as much fine grained control and power to read screens in the way th

A new mac accessory

2010-07-24 Thread .dan.
"This all sounds good. If you learn apple script you can get the same thing with out putting out any bucks." How so? How can script duplicate universal fine grained control and power of dos screen access? Even when directly controled by keystrokes vo can not do this so how does having a sc

Byetta, Metformin & Kidneys

2010-09-17 Thread .dan.
The only relationship of metformin to kidneys I have seen was not that it causes kidney problems. It is that if there are kidney problems one should not use metformin. Metformin is removed from the body via the kidneys. If they are not working in the normal range metformin is not removed a

Tips for using terminal with VO?

2010-09-17 Thread .dan.
One thing when using the terminal and if connecting to other shells on other machines is to make sure the vt 100 imulation is chosen in a set statement. This translates keyboard input correctly to other machines. This has to be done in the mac terminal and on each of any other shells. Many

Apple TV and Netflix?

2010-11-26 Thread .dan.
For some years if one has a mail version of netflix the online version is included, including the $9 one at a time dvd plan. Now the $8 version is available for online only. XB IC|XC -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Mac-cessibility News] MacSpeech Dictate Receives Update to V1.5.6

2009-11-07 Thread .dan.
Someone shared: > MacSpeach Dictate is an odd program in that it is actually a licensed > version of Dragon ported over to the Mac. Me: Interesting enough it started life only on a mac. I first saw it demonstrated on a mac about 1995. There were plans at that time to port it to windows. I

commandline applications

2009-11-28 Thread .dan.
I'm very interested to do many things from the commandline in terminal. >From time to time we hear of some application that comes with a commandline interface along with the gui. Vlc is a current example. At the commandline one would type: vlc filename to play the named file. Are there oth

A question about speech recognition in system preferences

2009-12-05 Thread .dan.
Someone asked: "I've looked with some curiosity at the speech recognition capabilities of the Mac. I wonder if I can create my own custom phrases that the mac will obey. For instance, if I'm in the finder and I want to move something to the trash, can I create a rule to say "trash this" or

System access to go on a mac

2009-12-13 Thread .dan.
There was a thread about this alternative web based screen reader. It is intended for use on a windows machine. Has anyone ever tried it using a mac with vo? I ask because I have access to a private network and part of it is reached by starting an internet explorer session on the network to

Bluetooth Headphones for Mac

2009-12-22 Thread Dan
Hello List, Does anyone know of a good set of bluetooth stereo headphones that will work with the iMac or Mac Book Pro? Thanks in advance. Dan key...@comcast.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this g

Re: Flash removed from OS X?

2010-05-02 Thread Dan
Hello, My wife isn't having any problems with viewing things on YouTube with her iPad or on the Mac. A while back, I removed Flash from the Mac and so far we don't miss it. Dan On May 2, 2010, at 4:20 PM, carlene knight wrote: > Nick, it just took me a bit. I hate Flash, and alwa

google

2010-05-14 Thread .dan.
Someone wondered what to use in place of google.com/ie., which is now gone. This was google's version which brought up results with the page titles alone in a list leaving out all the other links for each title. Here is one that works in the same manner using the results from google to accom

Magic jack with mac and vo

2010-01-20 Thread .dan.
I'm considering getting a magic jack voit device to make callls over the net. Have any mac and/or vo users had experience and what advice? Does the software for the mac work with vo? Any compatibility problems with a mac, an imac with intel cpu. Thanks,

Speech Rate command for Text-to-Speech in iTunes

2010-02-14 Thread Dan
Hello list, I've forgotten the command to set the speech rate in a text file that will be processed by iTunes. I don't remember what the first line in the document should have placed in it, to set the preferred speech rate. For example "350" words per minute? Thanks in a

A question regarding the iPod Touch

2010-03-06 Thread Dan
Hello All, How sensitive is the headphone microphone on the iPod Touch 32 or 64 GB units? For example, is it clear enough for podcasting? How well does it pick up ambient sounds? Thanks in advance. Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Installing unix mail client

2010-04-07 Thread .dan.
Has anyone had experience installing pine or alpine as a mail client on a mac? After the software is secured aren't there additional steps to be taken to allow one to send and recieve mail? What then becomes ones email address? XB

a dialup modem for an imac

2010-04-13 Thread .dan.
I have a year old imac and want to have an usp external modem. My local apple store has none in stock and expect none. Am I correct in thinking that there is nothing particular about a modem for current macs that is different then those for a pc? I intend to use it for a dialing device for

Test

2010-04-15 Thread Dan
Hello, I usually don't do this, but I want to make sure my messages are posting. Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from t

About iTunes 9.1.1 VoiceOver and other fixes

2010-04-27 Thread Dan
from others as well. It's really easy to file a complaint and it's just as easy to give them a good, "Well done guys."' Just my thoughts. Dan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to th

Re: Battery Display Seems Reversed?

2009-03-01 Thread Dan
Hello, I have the same problem on my iMac and the UPS interface from APC. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 1, 2009, at 1:42 PM, Dan Eickmeier wrote: > > Yeah, noticed the same thing with the mac laptops as well. I was > wondering that too, and found that a little weird. why th

A really quiet list.

2009-03-02 Thread Dan
Hello List, All day today the list has really been quiet. So I am just posting to make sure the list is working. Dan key...@comcast.net --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries&q

Re: Safari 4, and mail

2009-03-05 Thread Dan
Hello Dave and others, I have tried to make this problem happen on 2 of my Macs and I have not had a problem like this. I have no problems with writing or replying to messages with Safari installed. Try as I might, I cannot duplicate this problem. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 5

Re: safari 4 loaded page sound

2009-03-05 Thread Dan
Hi Justin, No. The Page loading sound works just fine. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 5, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Justin Harford wrote: > > Hi all > > In webkit the loaded webpage sound has been broken for a while. Is > such the same in Safari 4 beta? > > J > > &

Re: IWork and ILife

2009-03-06 Thread Dan
cerns. Just my thoughts. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 6, 2009, at 5:15 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > > Yes, but wouldn't it be better if one person wrote to Apple, but that > everyone contributed with what they felt needed improving? I dunno, i > just sorta think aloud here.

A Time Machine Restore Question

2009-03-06 Thread Dan
With VO F2 twice, I can find the different windows and I can even find the file I want to restore. However, I cannot find the Restore button. Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Dan key...@comcast.net --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received th

Re: A Time Machine Restore Question

2009-03-06 Thread Dan
Hi Justin, Thanks for that suggestion. I love the item chooser, however, this time, I didn't even think of giving it a try. I'll let everyone know how it works. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 6, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Justin Harford wrote: > > If memory serves you can use t

Re: A Time Machine Restore Question

2009-03-06 Thread Dan
Hello Justin and others, I do find the restore button with the item chooser, however, I cant find the file I want to replace. Even though I know it exists in the backups sub folders from previous backups. Any other suggestions? Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 6, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Justin

Re: A Time Machine Restore Question

2009-03-06 Thread Dan
Hi, Yep, that's how I usually do it. I just wanted to see if I could do it the way that Help says to do it. Oh well. Thanks Justin and I really appreciate your help. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 6, 2009, at 5:33 PM, Justin Harford wrote: > > Hi Dan > > Yeah you shoul

Re: currency converter?

2009-03-08 Thread Dan
Hello, Why not use the calculator. It has currency conversion and it's always up to date. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 8, 2009, at 9:29 AM, william lomas wrote: > > hi on the unit converter widget, is something wrong with the > data? > on the currencty

Re: currency converter?

2009-03-08 Thread Dan
the okay button. It works every time. In fact, it even tells you where the updates were from. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 8, 2009, at 9:45 AM, william lomas wrote: > > how is the in built calcualtor always up to date? > Don't you ahve to enter the values for the currenci

Re: currency converter?

2009-03-08 Thread Dan
Hello, Here's what I got with the calculator. 283.8347912 Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 8, 2009, at 9:53 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > > Confirmed here too between us dollar and Swedish krona, and between > danish Krona and Swedish krona. I too wonder what's up. > /

Re: The spell checker?

2009-03-08 Thread Dan
Hello, You need to use VO F2 twice then select the spelling and grammar window. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 8, 2009, at 11:35 AM, erik burggraaf wrote: > > OK friends, > > This has bemused and confused me ever since I got my mac. Now I have > an audiobook review to sub

Re: The spell checker?

2009-03-08 Thread Dan
s and that makes it more exciting to figure out. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 8, 2009, at 11:57 AM, James Dietz wrote: > > Alternatively, you could hit vo+shift+m once misspelled word is > announced to get to a menu of suggested words. > > On 3/8/09, Dan wrote: >> >

Re: The spell checker?

2009-03-08 Thread Dan
done, press the escape key to get back into your document. This method also works in mail. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 8, 2009, at 12:02 PM, erik S wrote: > > Hum, that's not working for me. I mean the window chooser comes up, > but there is no spelling andgrammar win

Re: The new iTunes, accessibility issues?

2009-03-12 Thread Dan
song. I don't know if the tab thing was done on purpose or not, but using the VO keys and navigating this way really works. Dan key...@comcast.net On Mar 12, 2009, at 9:09 AM, Scott Chesworth wrote: > > Ah, now I'm with ya! I disagree about some of that, but at the end of

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