Hi everyone, how were the holidays for you? did you all manage to have fun? well, for me, it was good. it all went smoothly enough for me even though it was...
This really doesn't surprise me. I've been a support service provider (read volunteer interpreter and guide) at several AADB (American Association of the...
Right back at ya, Justin. I am glad you had a great holiday -- and I hope that everyone else on the list did as well. I, too, spent New Year's at home -- I...
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to say hello to each and every one of you. It been a long time since I have been on this site and so thought I would re- introduce...
Hi Henry, and everyone, Well, I've only joined the list, what nearly a month now? anyway, for those that don't come here often and don't know. My name is...
Hi everyone. hope you all have had a good xmas and new year? in my last e-mail i forgot to mention that i am one of the few people in Denmark that is blind...
I'd be interested to know about this programme that helps you write Mark. i've never heard of such a thing! must a amazing piece of kit to use. all the best,...
Hi there, Just picked up this mail whilst checking my 196 new e-mails inbox. Help! I trust you're online at the moment Justin? I too would like to know...
lol, Roger yes. I bet you'll have a bit of spring cleaning to do to impress this girl <grin>. anyway, I'm on and off line, giving my eyes a rest now and...
Hi, I've just joined the list so I thought i'd introduce myself. I'm Will, 25 and blind from Sheffield in the UK. I'm currently a student studying for a...
To whom it may concern, My name is Chris. I am a 23 year old leagelly blind Individual. I am writing this on behalf of the nonprofit organization Benefit ...
Hi Will, welcome to the list. I'm Justin, 29 years old. I was born and bred and still live in Ipswich, East Anglia. I don't have a job and have never worked...
Hi Justin, Yes, I've got Linux Mandrake 9. Its basic layout is as Windows but it runs so much smoother. It means checking with your software and hardware ...
Hi Dot, and thanks for the link too! i'll definitely have a look at this. I take it you managed to use the PC well with this kind of mag/screen reader? Well,...
Hi Roger, Yeah, i would be interested in Linux actually. i've heard you can get free screen reading software for Linux operating systems <smile>. i've always...
Hi Justin Thanks for answering so quick, this is the first time I have used speech, it's taking me a bit to get used to it but it helps a lot. Like you I get...
Justin: Hello from a blind LINUX user! Linux is, in no way, DOS-based. You can think of it as DOS-like, in that you use commands, instead of mousing around....
Hi Justin, No, no and absolutely not. Linux works in an environment very similar to windoze but without the hassle. The software comes with everything you...
Hi Dave, Roger here. Just heard what you wrote to Justin. Thanks, your explanation seems much better than mine. Thanks for the addresses. I'll try them ...
Roger> Could you let me know which packages you have tried with Roger> linux? I'll try the others until we find something that Roger> works. One of the...
Hi Dave, Cheers for the info you sent. What I actually meant was more specifically the screen reader software programs that you have tried. Combined with the...
Roger: I'm not sure what you mean 'bout getting "to the root". If you are logged in as "root", you have the highest level of access privilege. It's analogus...
Hi Roger, Please do let us know about the software for Linux you are going to be shifting out. wwelll, I've always been curious about the Linux operating...
Justin et al: I have such a machine. Windows 2K Professional and Linux share a 13-GB drive. Using the boot loader (LILO), I select the os to boot. This...
Justin, Don't do it. Think carefully before upgrading to XP. If you are going to use HAL or Jaws, having a pre-f***ed up computer, it plays merry hell with ...
Dave, Brother has sorted his problem. Something to do with directories apparently. One other question though, can you advise us to a word processor. The one...
I can't imagine why or how your program would put all words together, without spaces. I use emacs for everything! If I need to author documents with...
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