Thanks Rajmund, I would certainly ensure everything I comment on is above
board, here or privately.
I have witnessed many experiences where dubious practices have created far more
issues than they are worth...
Cheers,
Martin
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Rajmund
Sent: 26 August 2016 23:29
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Hi,
I have legality concerns. Would rather not be kicked off for illegal stuff. I
mean, don't get me wrong, if anyone wants me to, I'll share off list, or if I
knew that it wasn't illegal, I'd share here. But not sure, and would rather not
risk.
Sent from a Braille Sense
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From: Martin Skates <mskates2000@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, August 26, 2016 11:23 pm
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows 10 Anniversary Update
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My friend has voices he cannot stand either, it's the way of the world
unfortunately.
Related accessibility questions and pointers are OK here I guess provided?
Gives others a chance to chip in too and there is always the chance one of us
can give a better answer. The more the merrier. Nitty gritty detail or off
topic can be done off list of course where needs be.
There is always something out there for us to learn. As an old colleague of
mine used to say, anyone who calls themselves an expert is a charlatan!
Night all,
Martin
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Rajmund
Sent: 26 August 2016 20:17
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Hi,
While I can't stand him, I have also found a sapi5 version, but, please,
strictly off list questions. I'm sure we can guess why.
Sent from a Braille Sense
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From: Martin Skates <mskates2000@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, August 26, 2016 8:04 pm
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows 10 Anniversary Update
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Hi Carol,
My friend and I have had many a fun hour trying to resolve SAPI5 and the
British Daniel voice, we got there in the end!
Sure, if you ever need me, drop a message on here in the usual way and we
can explore from there.
Cheers
Martin
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From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ;
Carol Pearson
Sent: 25 August 2016 22:15
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Martin,
You're very welcome here.
In fact, you'll always be welcome in our house if the computer fails to
speak and I can't fix it! <Smiles>
Carol P - UK
On 24/08/2016 21:20, Martin Skates wrote:
Hello everyone,
Allow me to introduce myself to your group as a new member.
My name is Martin and the first thing I would like to share with you is
that I am fully sighted; I heard about this group from my blind friend
and I help him out from time to time with computer troubles.
My reason for joining is because I am keen to find out from any of you
about your experiences with installing and using the latest version of
Windows 10, otherwise known as the Anniversary Update.
As you may be aware, the Update is by default mandatory for all users who
run Windows Home (although I learn with some tweaks you can defer it to a
degree depending on your connection), so if you have not received it yet
you are likely to get it in due course. If you run the Windows Pro
version then you have a much easier prospect of deferring the update.
Now, the former might well cause a degree of consternation for you
Windows Home users given that there has been talk that the new Update is
not compatible with Dolphin and Jaws software drivers, which are key
components of the screen readers that I am sure many of you will be
familiar with.
There have been, I understand, reports that the Update proceeds so far in
the installation and then hangs, at best reverting you back to the
previous version and at worst, well, goodness knows what! It is quite
clear that this can develop into a very frustrating situation!
I also had some trouble installing the Update myself shortly after
release, taking many failed attempts and long evenings (long story)
trying to install it. That said, I think the effort has certainly been
worth it and it is been running for a few weeks now.
My friend is due to install the Update this weekend (it is already
downloaded and scheduled for installation), so if you have any comments
or experiences that might assist him please do let me know.
Finally, if you are after any other advice that a person like me can
assist with or to just give perspective on, I am very willing and happy
to offer it in the long run.
You should note that while I am moderately savvy in computers, I am not
an IT professional nor due to my circumstances explained above do I have
regular access to some of the gadgets, widgets and software that you
might typically use.
But if you do require any assistance and it falls within my frame of
experience, I am confident it can be mutually beneficial.
Cheers,
Martin
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