[Blindtlk] devices RE: introduction

Thu Sep 6 04:24:56 UTC 2012

I like JAWS best also. :)

Sent from my iPod Touch

On Sep 5, 2012, at 7:21 PM, "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com> wrote:

> I prefer JAWS, partly because I've used it for many years so know something
> of its tips, tricks and quirks, and partly because it handles Word files and
> files from other applications I use better than does the competition.
> However, NVDA works better under some circumstances -- like the Adobe Flash
> updater. However, the last time it ran, it was quite accessible using JAWS,
> being largely links into a web page.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jasmine Kotsay
> Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 3:23 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] devices RE: introduction
> 
> Hi,
> That's awesome! I also use a Stream, and have NVDA on my laptop.  
> Howd you like it? Which screen reader do you prefer?
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com
> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org Date sent: Mon, 3 Sep
> 2012 17:11:44 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] devices was RE:  introduction
> 
> Jasmine:
> 
> I use a fancy windows 7 laptop with multiple sound cards and also an
> external DECtalk USB synthesizer; the machine runs Windows 7 Home Premium.
> Screen-readers are JAWS 13 and NVDA.  I use a BraillesensePLUS
> B32 note-taker
> from HIMS as well as a BookSense from HIMS.  I use a Victor Reader Stream
> which IMO overall is still the best portable DAISY player on the market even
> though I'm not enamered of HumanWare's tech support other than for the
> Stream at the moment.  I use an iPhone 4.  I also still have a working
> Optacon.  I suppose that about does it.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Chris Nusbaum
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 4:21 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Subject: [Blindtlk] devices was RE: introduction
> 
> Hi Jasmine,
> 
> For me it's a BrailleNote Apex, a laptop running Windows 7 and JAWS 12, a
> Victor Reader Stream, and (my favorite) an iPod Touch!
> 
> Chris
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Jasmine Kotsay
> Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 4:38 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction
> 
> Hi,
>    No, I didn't expect it, but I'm
> glad that this is a place both to talk seriously and have fun.
> :)
>    I was wondering what types of
> devices some of you use, such as BrailleNotes, computers with JAWS, or any
> others.  I've already asked a couple of you this question, and I know some
> are on the BrailleNote list, but I'm curious.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Jasmine
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org Date sent: Sun,
> 2 Sep 2012
> 19:18:46 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction
> 
> Wow.  I bet Jasmine didn't expect this when she joined us.
> 
> Again, welcome.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> 
> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> 
> Skype name:
> barefootedray
> 
> On Sep 2, 2012, at 7:14 PM, "Nikki" <daizies304 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   Oh yeah! I'm really not afraid of anything.  Haha.  I'll even walk
> outside in the snow barefooted, if I had to.  My dad is the same way.
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Ray Foret Jr
> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 6:53 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction
> 
> wow, Nikki, that's very cool!!!  Do you go barefooted outside still?
> 
> Way back when that person asked whether or not blind people should go
> barefooted, I answered that it depended on many things, but, never ever ever
> blindness.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> 
> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> 
> Skype name:
> barefootedray
> 
> On Sep 2, 2012, at 6:40 PM, "Nikki" <daizies304 at gmail.com
> wrote:
> 
> Hey Ray, I have been considered a barefoot kid all my life and now I'm in
> my 30's loving it.  LOL!
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Ray Foret Jr
> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 1:51 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction
> 
> Hey, another one.
> 
> Well, whether or not, welcome anyhow.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> 
> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> 
> Skype name:
> barefootedray
> 
> On Sep 2, 2012, at 10:20 AM, Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com
> wrote:
> 
> That sounds great! I look forward to seeing some of the conversations that
> go on.
> As to going barefooted, as long as it's not freezing cold, I'm always
> barefooted in the house.  Outside, though...  Not so much.
> LOL!!
> 
> Sincerely,
> Jasmine
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org  Date sent: 
> Sat, 1 Sep
> 2012 17:02:28 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction
> 
> Oh, let's see.
> 
> One time, somebody asked the question as to whether a blind person should
> go barefooted or not.  Guess by my signature what I said.
> 
> Actually, I said that, whether or not a blind person does that may well
> depend on many things; but, never should it depend on blindness.
> 
> Well, that's the lighter side.  We do, however  and very very often,
> discuss some very serious matters here.  Somebody wants help with something,
> for example, we try to offer the best advice we can on the matter.
> Important NFB news updates with respect to the NFB are posted here.  IF our
> help is needed with respect to various legislative matters, such requests
> can be found here.
> HTH.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> 
> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> 
> Skype name:
> barefootedray
> 
> On Sep 1, 2012, at 3:02 PM, Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com
> wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> That's great! What kinds of topics do you discuss? I think they had some
> examples on the website, but I'm curious as to what other things are talked
> about.  :)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Foret Jr <rforetjr at att.net
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org  Date sent: 
> Sat, 1 Sep
> 2012 14:29:00 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] introduction
> 
> Well, Jasmine, welcome to the list.  My name is Raymond; but, please call
> me Ray.  I insist.
> 
> Anyhow, we tend to have some interesting times on this list; by which I
> mean, we usually all get along quite well and have discussions the like of
> which you will find quite stimulating.
> 
> 
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
> 
> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
> 
> Skype name:
> barefootedray
> 
> On Sep 1, 2012, at 2:18 PM, Jasmine Kotsay <jasmine.kotsay at gmail.com
> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> I wanted to introduce myself to this list.  My name is Jasmine.
> When I came upon the name of this list on the NFB website, I was immediately
> interested.  I have no sight, and I'm always curious to find out new things
> about blind people.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Jasmine
> 
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