[access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you?

From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 09:06:22 +0100
Hi Carol,

I can't find the best one I read at the moment, but it was on
http://www.practicallynetworked.com, which is a very useful site anyway.

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: 07 May 2007 14:10
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you?

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



** 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
References:
- [access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you?
  - From: Carol Pearson
[access-uk] Re: Freedombox users, does it work for you?

Other related posts:
