Hi Amro, I also would be very interested in making JFW cabable of reading Arabic text. This is very useful for Arabic websites or reading documents. I would be very grateful if you could share with me your findings. Kind regards, Saeed ----- Original Message ----- From: Amro Bilal To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:33 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Reading Arabic Sorry Ali I should've explained better. Jaws Arabic is basically the same Jaws version that you're using at the moment, the only different that Jaws Arabic can read Arabic text when it encounters Arabic text in documents, emails, web pages etc. Just like your Jaws now can read French or Spanish for example. That's how I understand it anyway. If Acapela Arabic Voices can work with Jaws without the need to purchase an additional special Jaws licence then all you need to do is get any of the Acapela Arabic synths for £150 and you'll be ready to go. I'm investigating all of these options and I can let you know what I come up with if you like. HTH, Amro ----- Original Message ----- From: Ali To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:47 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Reading Arabic Thanks Amro, I do not think I need to use Arabic jaws, what I need is capability of reading Arabic text online, or, read Arabic documents. I am just wondering if it is possible to use one of those Arabic synths with jaws, and it can read it right to left? -------------------------------------------------- Thank you Ali ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amro Bilal Sent: 12 October 2008 15:15 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Reading Arabic Hi Ali, I'm checking with the Jaws dealers at the moment if the Arabic Acapela Voices can work with Jaws out of the box. Talks Arabic and Hal Arabic are already using these Arabic voices. Talks and Hal Arabic are sold by Nattiq Technologies in Dubai and there web address is http://www.nattiq.com/index.asp The Acapela Voices work with Jaws with no problems so it is likely that Salma and Youssef voices of Acapela will work too. I know that a Jaws Arabic version exists and it is sold by MediaLog in Beirut, but what I'm trying to find out is whether one need an additional licence to run Jaws Arabic or just buying the Acapela Arabic Voices is enough. You certainly will have to get a special licence to use Hal Arabic which's not very cheep unfortunately. In any case, Salma and Youssef work with NVDA the free, open source screen reader so that can be a cheaper alternative. I will write back when I have more info. As well, I'll be happy to chat on Skype about this; it'll be nice to make new friends anyway! If you want my Skype name please write to me off list. Salaam! Amro ----- Original Message ----- From: Ali To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:48 PM Subject: [access-uk] Reading Arabic Good evening all, I am little lost, I hope someone can shed some light. I am hoping to learn Arabic, and, be able to read Arabic text myself. I use Jaws on Windows platform. What I am not sure is this. Arabic characters are different to the one we use, also, the writing goes from right to left, how can Jaws, WE or Hal can handle it even if I have the Arabic synth installed? -------------------------------------------------- Thank you Ali