you might also take a look at note tab there is a link to it off my grab bag site (URL under my name) they may have included that, and if not it's very screen reader friendly, and its scriptable. HTH, inthane proprietor, The Grab Bag, for blind computer users and programmers http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises "own the might and majesty of a Alacorn!" www.alacorncomputer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: D!J!X! To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:03 PM Subject: RE: XML DEVELOPMENT y google it and just try it out to see, I don't think it would hurt anything. If it works good, if it doesn't, o well... I'm not sure if it works with xml, but you might want to check out something like Notepad++ or TextPad and see if they do any xml validation/checking for you... HTH, D!J!X! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of LU OGBE Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 6:50 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: XML DEVELOPMENT D!J!X!, Well I think I will just have to go with note pad. I was just doing some research for my course as we will be doing some XML this year and my lecturer recommended something called XML SPY editor. And I am not sure if that is compatible with JAWS 9. Thanks for all your suggestions. Regards, Lu ----- Original Message ----- From: D!J!X! To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 8:58 PM Subject: RE: XML DEVELOPMENT I personally just use notepad, i mean since it's something you create yourself and that the tags are not set in stone, i guess the only advantage an editor would have is to make sure that each tag you create and open has a closing tag, or it would just make sure you stick to the rules for xml, but other than that, not much there i can see. What exactly are you looking for in the editor? D!J!X! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of LU OGBE Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 12:39 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: XML DEVELOPMENT Hello, Please can anyone recommend an XML editor or IDE which is compatible with JAWS 9? Thanks in advance. Regards, LU ----- Original Message ----- From: The Elf To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2009 3:34 AM Subject: Re: Advanced Development Course Hi, I don't have the answers to your current questions, but having done a lot of college courses, (I was one light semester away from an A S degree), always keep in mind that though you should always try to use the required software, it's up to the school and instructors to make the class accessible to you!, not the other way around. what is the use of that first application? and, several of those second applications seem to be types of Linux based server software's, if so, there are several others than those you mentioned that are accessible, and a few with speech applications built into the kernel. if I am right, let us know and I or one of the others can guide you to them remember, be nice, but be firm with instructors, and don't be afraid to solicit aid from the Disabled Students Center if you have one, and/or the dean of students and the Dean of facility if you need to. HTH, inthane proprietor, The Grab Bag, for blind computer users and programmers http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com Owner: Alacorn Computer Enterprises "own the might and majesty of a Alacorn!" www.alacorncomputer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: LU OGBE To: programming-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 3:58 PM Subject: Advanced Development Course Hello, I am in my final year at university and I am taking a development course. I have a few questions as I have been instructed to download the following application by the course tutor; - Altova XML Spy editor My questions are; - Is this program accessible with JFW 9? - Where can I get a user guide? - Is there a more accessible alternative? Also I have been told to download one of the following application servers; a.. Resin a.. Tomcat a.. Sun Application Server a.. a.. Cape Clear 6 a.. Systinet WASP a.. BEA WebLogic a.. a.. IBM WebSphere. My questions are basically the same as above; - What is an application server? - Which of the above is the most accessible? - Which of the above is easiest to use? Thanks in advance. Regards, LU