[Blindtlk] computer buying advise

Tue Dec 11 19:05:46 UTC 2012

Hi Mark and all,

Thanks. I heard Amazon was a good place to buy computers and other 
electronic items.
What brands do  folks like??

Thanks again all,

Georgia
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] computer buying advise

> Georgia,
>
> I just got a new computer last week on Amazon. Yes, windows 7 is still 
> available. For word processing and the like, windows 7 home should work 
> fine, but in reality, any version will do the trick. Go with what your 
> budget can afford.
>
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Georgia Kitchen" <ghkitchen at comcast.net>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 1:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] computer buying advise
>
>
>> Hi All, Thanks for the advice on computer buying. Yes, xp is good.  I 
>> read a book from NLS on windows 7 and it doesn't  seem  that tricky.
>> I sure hope we can find windows 7.
>>
>> Oh, does it matter if it is home or premium??
>>
>> Best,
>> Georgia
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mark Tardif" <markspark at roadrunner.com>
>> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 8:16 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] computer buying advise
>>
>>
>>>I bought this computer back in September, and it runs Windows 7, and I 
>>>think Windows 8 just came out, so I would hope computers being sold 
>>>presently still run Windows 7.  I can't believe changes are happening 
>>>that quickly, and most of my friends, believe it or not, still run 
>>>Windows XP, as I did until 3 months ago.  I've heard some strange things 
>>>about Windows 8, like there not being a Start button, for example.
>>>
>>> Mark Tardif
>>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>>> -----Original Message----- 
>>> From: christopher nusbaum
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6:55 AM
>>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] computer buying advise
>>>
>>> I would recommend Windows 7 if you're not running that operating
>>> system already. I don't know if any of the computers being sold now
>>> still run Windows 7 or if all of them run Windows 8, but if you can
>>> find one that runs windows seven, I think this would serve your
>>> purposes.
>>>
>>> Chris Nusbaum
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Dec 11, 2012, at 3:41 AM, Gkitchen <ghkitchen at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> This is Georgia Kitchen. I agree with Mike. Save your money. It can be 
>>>> better be used in some other way.
>>>> Back in the early 1980's I looked into taking marijuana for Glaucoma. 
>>>> Our state had some sort of project going at the time. I called the 
>>>> coordinator of the program and from what I told her about my type of 
>>>> glaucoma, she said I would have to take so much I would not be able to 
>>>> work. I was working at the time, loved the students I worked with and 
>>>> as a young person being alone much of my teenage life had very little 
>>>> experience dealing with co-workers. I  glad I kept my  job. They  are 
>>>> hard to get now for many folks.
>>>>
>>>> Please, can Mike and/or others recommend a computer brand and operating 
>>>> system for someone who needs microsoft office pro, k1000, internet and 
>>>> email. I want a fast computer and I want to stick with a laptop PC ?? 
>>>> Please advise??
>>>>
>>>> Best,
>>>> Georgia.
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>>> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 11:12 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Treatment for RP?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I don't see how anything he does could affect RP.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Zeeshan
>>>>> Khan
>>>>> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 4:45 PM
>>>>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Treatment for RP?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the reply, have you had a bad experience with this guy?
>>>>>
>>>>> Zeeshan
>>>>> On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 3:45 PM, George Cassell
>>>>> <ApolloSeven at earthlink.net>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> As the duck once said, "Quack! Quack! Quack!"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do yourself a favor and don't get ducked by this guy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "Zeeshan Khan" <zeek786 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 8:03 PM
>>>>>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Treatment for RP?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope you are all well.I have come across this doctor in Vancouver 
>>>>>> named
>>>>> Dr.
>>>>>> Wei Dong Yu, He has a treatment for RP using herbal medicine and
>>>>>> accupressure and based on the testimonials, it seems to have helped a 
>>>>>> lot
>>>>>> of people. So just wanted to know if anyone has heard of this doctor 
>>>>>> or
>>>>> had
>>>>>> a personal experience they would like to share.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Zeeshan Khan
>>>>>>
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