[Electronics-talk] Mac, etc.

[Steve P. Deeley]

Thanks Ray.
Steve
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From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at comcast.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 4:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Mac, etc.


> Yes, I do have some advice.  First of all, don't make the mistake of 
> trying to learn it all in one day.  It's impossible.  There's just too 
> much of a learning curve for that.  Another thing I would say to you, as a 
> kind of causionary matter is this.  Do not expect the same behavior you've 
> been used too from Windows and JAWS.  At first, when you start really 
> studying the Mac, you may get the impression that you need perhaps seven 
> or eight key strokes to do what you used to be able to do in say two or 
> three.  Don't let that get you though.  Here are some great places to 
> start if you are indeed serious.
>
> www.blindcooltech.com
>
> Here, if you search for "Mac Demo" you will find thirteen podcasts on the 
> basic fundamentals of how to use a Mac.  Mike has put together these 
> recordings and did a very nice job.  In fact, it was his work that 
> pursuaded me to get a Mac rather than Windows 7.
>
> Now, here's another source for you:
>
> www.maccessibility.net
>
> This site  is loaded with Mac stuff.  Now, I'll give you another:
>
> www.Icanworkthisthing.com
>
>
> Now, this site is absolutely loaded with instructional material on how to 
> use your Mac in just about every situation you can encounter.
>
> Here's yet another resource for you to consider.
>
> The December 2009 "Braille Monitor".  Why?  There's a very good Mac 
> article in that issue which lists all the resources I sighted above and 
> then some.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>
> A Very Proud and Happy Mac User!!!
>
> E-Mail:
> rforetjr at comcast dot net
> Skype Name:
> barefootedray
>
> On Aug 20, 2010, at 3:07 PM, Peter Rabaioli wrote:
>
>> Thanks to all who choose action over more profanity.  Ray, I am 
>> considering
>> going over to Mac after using PC's with JAWS for many years.  Is there 
>> any
>> advice that you might share about the voice over feature on the Mac. 
>> Thank
>> you in advance,  Best, Peter
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