However, in this particular situation, wherein JAWS has no interaction whatsoever with the hardware in question, it is indeed off-topic. I'd appreciate it if the discussion is therefore taken off-list. James, List Admin _____ From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gene Sent: October 22, 2008 5:22 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: JAWS detecting hardware et al Dave, I have had more than one occasion when JAWS has not detected something but the computer has. I have also had JAWS read text on the screen that was not visible to a sighted person. For example, of late, I've had JAWS reading in a dialogue box concerning my wireless connection that doesn't seem to be there for a sighted person. James, I realize this may be "off topic", but JAWS and hardware must work together and I know that isn't always true.