OK, give me a review worth reading. I'll put it through the Shieldsup site and see what happens this time. -- Carol carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 6:40 AM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you? > Hi Carol, > > Yes indeed. You definitely don't need Windows Firewall, if you have a > good > firewall in your router, and Linksys firewalls are excellent, I have read > lots of reviews on that score, and mine didn't for example, get hacked by > the Shields Up test on http://www.grc.com. Besides, Windows Firewall is > pretty ineffective anyway, turn it off is my advice. > > All the best > -- > Computer Room Services: > the long cane for blind computer users. > Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 > International: +44(0)1438 742286, > Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 > mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, > Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk > > -----Original Message----- > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf > Of > Carol Pearson > Sent: 06 May 2007 23:30 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you? > > Windows firewall has been active for some time and I didn't alter anything > when I installed the new router; so maybe . . .. > > I've never really thought I should risk turning it off. Have you read > anything to convince you that you don't need it with the router firewall? > > -- > Carol > carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 10:11 PM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you? > > >> Hi Carol, >> >> That's weird. I do remember now that I supplied it to you of course, but >> the update thing is weird. Do you have a firewall other than your >> router? >> If so, you don't need it, as your router has an excellent firewall all of >> its own, but if you do, this may be stopping the update. >> >> All the best >> -- >> Computer Room Services: >> the long cane for blind computer users. >> Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 >> International: +44(0)1438 742286, >> Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 >> mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, >> Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf >> Of >> Carol Pearson >> Sent: 06 May 2007 15:19 >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you? >> >> You supplied the key and told me it was U3. Don't know what the old key >> was. >> >> I certainly have never updated the key successfully and the problem is >> that >> it goes into Update without asking . . . so then you have no choice, >> except >> that there is an Update Later button, if you happen to spy it . . . but >> maybe that only puts off the inevitable . . .. >> >> Anyway, I've only managed to do it by re-installing the key each time. >> >> -- >> Carol >> carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 6:51 AM >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you? >> >> >>> Hi Carol, >>> >>> Do you have the old type of key, or the new U3 key? If the old, then >>> the >>> update is slower certainly. >>> >>> Also, please let me know, anybody, if you get support issues with FB >>> and, >>> as >>> the UK distributor, I will try to take them up for you. I know they can >>> be >>> slow at times, but I think that is lack of adequate staffing, more than >>> anything else, but that's only my guess. >>> >>> All the best >>> -- >>> Computer Room Services: >>> the long cane for blind computer users. >>> Telephone Low-call: 08452 606 277 >>> International: +44(0)1438 742286, >>> Fax: +44(0)1438 759589 >>> mobile: +44(0)7956 334938, >>> Email: mailto:Steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Web site: http://www.comproom.co.uk >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf >>> Of >>> Carol Pearson >>> Sent: 05 May 2007 23:12 >>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you? >>> >>> Jim, >>> >>> I doubt that I can help, but a little more detail may assist someone, >>> such >>> as exactly when do you get thrown out and what are you doing at the >>> time? >>> >>> I haven't found support all that wonderful either. Someone from the >>> States >>> was going to get back to me at one stage (can't even remember why) but >>> he >>> never did. I also find, when upgrading the Key to Freedom, it's so slow >>> I >>> wait and wait and think it will never happen so abort in the end, then >>> have >>> no other option but to re-load the key (including update) onto my key. >>> >>> As you say, it's a good product and I too would like to recommend it to >>> others but this quirk makes me a little unsure about doing so. >>> >>> I do love to use the Key to Freedom on my home network, to totally drive >>> my >>> desktop from my laptop whilst lazing around on the settee and away from >>> the >>> desk. Steve Nutt helped me here to enable the correct port in my >>> Linksys >>> router (which he also recommended) when I suddenly found I wasn't any >>> longer >>> >>> getting to my home computer, once I'd installed the new router. >>> >>> I wonder if anyone else has any observations about upgrading and/or >>> about >>> Jim's failure to stay in the network. >>> >>> -- >>> Carol >>> carol.pearson@xxxxxxxxxxxx >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Jim Denton" <jimdenton@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >>> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 9:50 PM >>> Subject: [access-uk] Freedombox users, does it work for you? >>> >>> >>>> Hi to all, I have had Freedombox for about four months, and first off I >>>> thinks its good. System access works just fine, its a little slower >>>> than >>>> other screen readers but its simple and easy to use, and does the job. >>>> My problem is with FB itself, since December I can't log in, well I can >>>> and then get thrown out. I have contacted FB support and they have >>>> suggested a few things but still nothing. They then said that I should >>>> contact the local dealer and he would help me sort it out. I did this, >>>> at >>>> the beginning of March, two phone calls on the same day, the first one >>>> I >>>> got some hints and tips, tried them nothing, so called back and have >>>> heard >>> >>>> nothing since. Frustrated yes! I am using a PC that is about six months >>>> old, I have sighted help, and do have a little knowledge but this >>>> product >>>> is meant to be simple and free of technical hiccups, thats the reason I >>>> bought it. I have dealings with many elderly blind people and really >>>> want >>>> to reccomend this, but how can I. >>>> >>>> Am I the only one having problems? any thoughts would be a great help >>>> as >>>> official support seems to be lacking. >>>> >>>> Regards Jim Denton >>>> >>>> >>>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >>>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> ** and in the Subject line type >>>> ** unsubscribe >>>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >>>> ** immediately-following link:- >>>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >>>> ** or send a message, to >>>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >>>> >>> >>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> ** and in the Subject line type >>> ** unsubscribe >>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >>> ** immediately-following link:- >>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >>> ** or send a message, to >>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >>> >>> >>> >>> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >>> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> ** and in the Subject line type >>> ** unsubscribe >>> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >>> ** immediately-following link:- >>> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >>> ** or send a message, to >>> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >>> >>> >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> >> >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > > > > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq