Click the link below to download MP3's of Keith Reedy's music as a gift from Bibles For The Blind. http://biblesfortheblind.org/download_music.shtml God gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him. J Hudson Taylor. 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Ecartis needs it. > // apppost 4BA77C68:2A80.1:znpibvprbire > > From olivianorman@xxxxxx Mon Mar 22 10:19:20 2010 > Return-Path: <olivianorman@xxxxxx> > X-Original-To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Delivered-To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Received: from localhost (localhost [127.0.0.1]) > by turing.freelists.org (Avenir Technologies Mail Multiplex) with ESMTP > id 21E47CDD1C7 > for <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:19:20 -0400 (EDT) > X-Virus-Scanned: Debian amavisd-new at localhost.localdomain > Received: from turing.freelists.org ([127.0.0.1]) > by localhost (turing.freelists.org [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port > 10024) > with ESMTP id tFXtCyHaTd3K for <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; > Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:19:20 -0400 (EDT) > Received: from asmtpout023.mac.com (asmtpout023.mac.com [17.148.16.98]) > by turing.freelists.org (Avenir Technologies Mail Multiplex) with ESMTP > id CCB53CDD3D4 > for <macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:19:19 -0400 (EDT) > MIME-version: 1.0 > Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT > Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > Received: from hamlet.wlan.cua.edu (pc556411137441 [136.242.253.64]) > by asmtp023.mac.com > (Sun Java(tm) System Messaging Server 6.3-8.01 (built Dec 16 2008; 32bit)) > with ESMTPA id <0KZO009K5T3R3R10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> for > macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:19:04 -0700 (PDT) > X-Proofpoint-Spam-Details: rule=notspam policy=default score=0 spamscore=0 > ipscore=0 phishscore=0 bulkscore=0 adultscore=0 classifier=spam adjust=0 > reason=mlx engine=5.0.0-0908210000 definitions=main-1003220132 > Subject: Re: [macvoiceover] A computer with a built in screenreader. > From: Olivia Norman <olivianorman@xxxxxx> > In-reply-to: <758B3F3E-869B-4026-B9B6-1FE4D91D5BDE@xxxxxxxxx> > Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:19:06 -0400 > Message-id: <5AF99E09-2A56-4489-AD20-B4D243F8A372@xxxxxx> > References: <758B3F3E-869B-4026-B9B6-1FE4D91D5BDE@xxxxxxxxx> > To: macvoiceover@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.1077) > > The mac has also changed my life dramatically. I will never go back to > windows :) > Olivia > > On Mar 22, 2010, at 10:15 AM, Keith Reedy wrote: > >> Feel free to pass this around. >> >> A Computer with a built-in Screen-reader >> >> What a disappointment it is to a blind man or woman to pay several hundred >> dollars for a computer and bring it home from the store, or have it >> delivered to your home, or office, only to find out that if you are blind, >> you can't use your computer. In fact, if you are blind, you must pay up to >> $1100.00 to order another piece of software, a screen reader to make your >> brand new computer tell you what is on the screen and speak the keys on the >> keyboard as you press them. I know what that is like, I have been there and >> done that, but not any more. >> >> As of April the 29th, 2005, there is now a computer that a sighted person or >> a blind person can use right out of the box, because, a screen-reader is >> built in to the operating system. It is the most installed screen-reader in >> the world. Why? Because, it is installed on every computer sold. This >> screen reader is installed on millions of computers, not just a few >> thousand. This means that if you are a blind computer user, you can enter a >> growing number of mall and airport kiosks, classrooms, libraries, internet >> cafes and the list goes on and use a computer to access the news, weather, >> check your e-mail just like your sighted counterpart. >> >> This computer has a built in word processor which will open, create, or >> edit Microsoft Word files, XML files or text files and will help you to >> check the spelling and grammar on your work. Also included in the software >> is an e-mail program, An internet browser, >> Address book, Dictionary, calendar, calculator and more, and if you need A >> Bible program you can have one as a free download. I use one of these >> computers every day in my office and home. >> >> This computer is an Apple Macintosh, or, MAC for short. The screen-reader >> is called, Voiceover and it comes installed on every new MAC, beginning with >> Operating system, 10.4, or Tiger. >> >> You can choose a laptop if you are an "on the go" person or a desktop. >> Here are some links that will help you choose the model of MAC that is right >> for you, You will also find links to a Bible program and links to help you >> to learn how to get around most effectively on your MAC with Voiceover. >> >> Good luck and smile, your life is about to change; mine has. >> >> Keith Reedy >> Director and Technology Interface Coordinator >> BIBLES FOR THE BLIND AND >> VISUALLY HANDICAPPED INTERNATIONAL >> www.biblesfortheblind.org >> Start your search for a new MAC, buy on line, or search for an Apple store >> near you at: >> >> <http://www.apple.com/> >> >> Find information on learning to use your MAC and other helpful links under >> MAC with Voiceover at, >> <http://www.icanworkthisthing.com/> >> >> Download a Bible program, free, from, >> <http://www.macsword.com/> >> >> Join the MAC Voiceover list and we will help you with your questions at, >> <//www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover> >> >>> >>> Click on the link below to go to our homepage. >>> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com >>> >>> Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. >>> //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >>> >>> Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to >>> macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web >>> interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >>> >>> >>> Click on the link below to go to our homepage. >>> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com >>> >>> Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. >>> //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >>> >>> Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to >>> macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web >>> interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >>> > > "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs > > // eompost 4BA77C68:2A80.1:znpibvprbire > > > > Click on the link below to go to our homepage. > http://www.icanworkthisthing.com > > Manage your subscription by using the web interface on the link below. > //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover > > Users can subscribe to this list by sending email to > macvoiceover-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with 'subscribe' in the Subject field OR by logging into the Web > interface at //www.freelists.org/list/macvoiceover >