[jaws-uk] Re: Skype
- From: Jack Jones <jack.jones619@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: jaws-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:10:56 +0100
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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