[jaws-uk] Portable Skype - was: Re: Re: Skype
- From: Doris and Chris <chipmunks@xxxxxxx>
- To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:00:01 -0400
Get portable skype and portable versions of a bunch of other programs at
http://portableapps.com/apps
hth
Doris
At 12:10 PM 8/10/2011, you wrote:
>Hi,
> Portable Skype? I didn't know that such a thing existed. Where
>can I get a portable version of Skype?
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >From: Doris and Chris <chipmunks@xxxxxxx
> >To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Date sent: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:17:46 -0400
> >Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
> >count me in on that to!
>
> >To answer the earlier question on text chat in skype 3.8, the
>scripts
> >for it when installed should readchat automatically as it comes
>in.
> >the review keys for last several chat lines were also mentioned.
>
> >Also, you can shift tab into the chat history and just read the
>text
> >with the arrow keys. This works for both jaws and nvda.
>
> >I personally recommend getting to know the basics of skype - or
>most
> >programs for that matter - without the use of scripts first when
>at
> >all possible just to get a feel for how a program is on
>accessibility
> >and what keystrokes and such it supports on its own.
>
> >skype 3.8 is quite accessible out ofthe box and still my version
>of
> >choice, too, though i used to keep current with skype and even
>run
> >betas before the skype 4.x cycle.
>
> >If you want to try out or use a newer skype version, you can
>always
> >grab a portable version. This will not conflict with an
>installed
> >skype 3.8 as long as you do not attempt to run both at the same
>time. *smile*
>
> >Finally, for a free tutorial on skype 3.x - still relevant for
>skype
> >3.8 - go to
>
> >http://marrie.org/SkypeTutorials/3/Skype_3_Tutorials.html
>
> >Have fun exploring and happy skyping! And the latest and greatest
> >isn't always the bestest IMO. <g
>
> >Doris
>
>
>
>
> >At 05:09 AM 8/10/2011, you wrote:
> >>I' am going to be involved with the skype 3.8 supporters.
> >>Mostafa Al'mahdy.
> >>skype:
> >>mostafa-the-speaker
> >>Best Wishs.
> >>It's always hope that gives meaning to life.
> >>_______________
>
> >>----- Original Message -----
> >>From: "Alex Stone - CW"
><Alex.Stone-CW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 10:29 AM
> >>Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
>
> >>> Iain, I suspect they won't, as quite a lot changed in Skype 4
>and 5.
> >>> Cheers
> >>> Alex
>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> >>> On Behalf Of Iain Lackie
> >>> Sent: 09 August 2011 22:29
> >>> To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>> Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
> >>> Yes. However, I'm not sure if these scripts will work with
>Skype 3.8.
>
> >>> Iain
>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Jim Doherty
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:50 PM
> >>> To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>> Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
>
> >>> Hi Ian,
>
> >>> Just another quick question, I have downloaded skr53a scripts
>for skype,
> >>> is
> >>> this the latest script?
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Jim
>
>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Iain Lackie
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:29 PM
> >>> To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>> Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
> >>> If you have the JAWS scripts, alt + the numbers 1 to 10 will
>read the
> >>> messages in a Skype chat with 1 being the most recent. I really
>would
> >>> recommend updating Skype and getting the latest scripts. It
>will become
> >>> more
> >>> and more difficult if you continue with such an old version of
>Skype to
> >>> offer meaningful belp as most people will have long ago updated.
>The
> >>> JAWS
> >>> key with F1 pressed twice quickly will take you to the Skype
>scripts
> >>> user
> >>> manual. Again, I have to point out that I am using the latest
>version of
> >>> the
> >>> Skype scripts with the latest version of Skype so things might
>be
> >>> different
> >>> your end.
>
> >>> Iain
>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Jack Jones
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 6:00 PM
> >>> To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>> Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
>
> >>> I must say I agree 100 % with Jim. I have had no success with
> >>> any version of Skype later than 3.8. I am using JAWS 11 and
>Doug
> >>> Lee's scripts. That's just my opinion, though, so you may find
> >>> that version 5.x works for you.
>
> >>> By the way could somebody please give me a hand with using the
> >>> Skype chat feature? I am using v3.8 with the correct version of
> >>> Doug Lee's scripts. But is there any way to read chat messages
> >>> without using the JAWS cursor? Also, does anyone know where I
>can
> >>> get a user guide for the scripts? I couldn't find one on Doug
> >>> Lee's website, and I think it'd be useful.
>
> >>> Thanks,
>
> >>> Jack
>
>
> >>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>>From: "Iain Lackie" <ilackie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>Date sent: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 17:12:55 +0100
> >>>>Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
> >>>>http://www.dlee.org/skype/.
>
> >>>>Iain
>
> >>>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>>From: Jim Doherty
> >>>>Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 3:41 PM
> >>>>To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
>
> >>>>hi Ian,
>
> >>>>Can you tell me where you got the scripts for the latest version
> >>> of skype
> >>>>please.
> >>>>Jim
>
>
> >>>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>>From: Iain Lackie
> >>>>Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 2:50 PM
> >>>>To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
> >>>>I am using 5.5 with JAWS and have no problems. Even 5.3 worked
> >>> with no
> >>>>problems and the latest build of JAWS. I found the call quality
> >>> to have
> >>>>improved greatly with versions higher than 3.8.
>
> >>>>Iain
>
> >>>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>>From: jim o'brien
> >>>>Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 12:38 PM
> >>>>To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
>
> >>>>don't touch 5.3 it is rubbish in my opinion. i am using jaws 11
> >>> pro and i
> >>>>have gone back to 3.8.
> >>>>jim o'brien skype jimaggie1
> >>>>----- Original Message -----
> >>>>From: "adrian.rowe" <adrian.rowe5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 11:18 AM
> >>>>Subject: [jaws-uk] Re: Skype
>
> >>>>> John,
>
> >>>>> At the moment, I am using Skype version, 3.8. Although I
> >>> understand, 5.3
> >>>>> is
> >>>>> the latest version, but I don't know if this will work with your
> >>> version
> >>>>> of
> >>>>> Jaws.
>
> >>>>> Adrian Rowe
> >>>>> Email: adrian.rowe5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>> Skype Name: rubberdingey
>
> >>>>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>>>> From: "John SAVAGE" <johnnyboy184@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>> To: <jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 10:07 AM
> >>>>> Subject: [jaws-uk] Skype
>
>
> >>>>>> Could one of you good listers tell me which is the best version
> >>> of Skype
> >>>>>> to
> >>>>>> use with JAWS 7. Also the best version of Doug Lee's scripts -
> >>>>>> presumably
> >>>>>> there are different versions of these to run with different
> >>> versions of
> >>>>>> Skype/JAWS?
> >>>>>> TIA, John.
>
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>
>
> >>>
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