O no, they send a message using their system, for example you would put in the mobile number, type the message and it would get sent. If they were to reply to your message, you would see the reply on the computer. It's like instant messaging, but using text message on the other end. As far as I know, and I've used the feature with AIM (AOL) and Windows Live (MSN) and none of those charge you for sending the messages, and you can send messages to different people/numbers. The charge is a standard messaging rate on the person receiving your sms. If they have unlimited texting or a bundle/package, then they won't be charged... But I don't know of any software that uses your phone to send texts from the pc, other than (I think) pc suite for nokia phones. Sorry if that's what you were looking for. HTH, D!J!X! -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Octavian Rasnita Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 2:20 AM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Accessible software for Sending SMS Are these messengers able to use my phone for sending SMS messages? Or how do they send them? Octavian ----- Original Message ----- From: "D!J!X!" <megamansuperior@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 5:32 AM Subject: RE: Accessible software for Sending SMS > Any IM client such as Windows live (MSN) or AIM (AOL INStANT MESSenger0 and > I think Yahoo! Messenger can send sms messeges to mobile phones... > > D!J!X! > > -----Original Message----- > From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of E.J. Zufelt > Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 5:01 AM > To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: Accessible software for Sending SMS > > Good morning, > > I have not tested, and I am not sure if it has all of the functions you are > looking for. However, Skype does support the ability to send SMS messages. > This feature of Skype should be accessible using the JAWS scripts for Skype. > > http://users.visi.com/~dgl/skype/ > > HTH, > Everett > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Punit Diwan" <punitdiwan@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 4:30 AM > Subject: Accessible software for Sending SMS > > >> Dear Members, >> >> I know an NGO which is working for blind fraternity. That NGO >> is >> planning to use SMS (Short Messaging Service) for providing some >> information >> to blind members as it is the fastest means of communication and equally >> accessible for the user to read the message with the use of mobile screen >> readers. >> >> It is possible to send message from PC using Nokia PC Suite. >> However it does not provide accessible interface. >> >> Is there any accessible software which can communicate with Nokia Handsets >> for sending SMS? They have also considered using third party service and >> GSM >> Modem but it does not seem feasible at this moment. Considering above >> fact, >> please suggest any alternative. >> >> Waiting for reply. >> >> Regards >> >> Punit Diwan >> > > __________ > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind > > > > > __________ > View the list's information and change your settings at > //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind > __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind