[mac4theblind] Re: just started using google crome on Mac OSX Lion. Are there any common bugs that I should be on the lookout for?
- From: Justin Harford <blindstein@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:36:52 -0700
How do you access google docs?
On 21-03-2012, at 10:23, John Panarese wrote:
> Hi Daniel,
> Yes, I am referring to 5.14 for Safari. It's not entirely "fixed", but
> I've noticed a nice improvement on the busy signals. I have also noticed
> that the 1password Safari extension might also be a part of the issues I
> personally was having but I don't know if you use that.
>
> ChromeVox is a speech plugin and has its own set of commands. As usual,
> Google's efforts fall short by quite a bit. Obviously, it's great that they
> are trying, but the interface is even more contortionist than VoiceOver's
> keyboard structure is criticized as being and there simply are not enough
> features and option to make it a viable option for the Mac. I have not and
> will not recommend it to clients and friends.
>
>
> Take Care
>
> John D. Panarese
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> On Mar 21, 2012, at 5:34 AM, Daniel McGee wrote:
>
>> Hi John, oh I just use to search the web and if I forgot to mention
>> voiceover then I am using that for Google Crome.
>> I don't use Chromevox plugin can you explain what this is and what it does?
>> That's interesting, are you referring to Safari 5.1.4? If so, I haven't
>> downloaded it 1 because I was worried that it might brake something with VO
>> and 2 I didn't see anything about accessibility improvements so didn't think
>> it was worth it at least for now. However if this is the version your
>> talking about, then I may re-consider my thoughts and go and download it.
>>
>> Thanks for sharing your web browser thoughts.
>>
>> Daniel
>> On 20 Mar 2012, at 22:05, John Panarese wrote:
>>
>>> I only use Chrome with VoiceOver. I don't use the Chromevox plugin. I
>>> find it cumbersome and that its interface makes me prefer Safari and VO.
>>>
>>> Interestingly enough, the latest Safari update really has removed a lot of
>>> the busy signals I used to experience in Safari with VoiceOver.
>>>
>>>
>>> Take Care
>>>
>>> John D. Panarese
>>> Director
>>> Mac for the Blind
>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479
>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
>>>
>>>
>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mar 20, 2012, at 2:57 AM, Daniel McGee wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all, don't know how late I am about knowing about google crome but on
>>>> the off shot I thought I download it and I'm amazed! Its like using IE on
>>>> windows. Fore some reason for me webkit and Safari I thought were just too
>>>> slow not to mention the Voiceover busy thing that drove me nuts. LOL I
>>>> haven't experienced that at all so far. Which brings me to my question.
>>>> 1st of all I have enabled auto update of the browser so whatever the
>>>> version number is it should be the latest. So far I can't see any problems
>>>> with elements on webpages with voiceover which I turned to you guys to see
>>>> for those who use the browser if they could inform me if there anything
>>>> that still needs fixing. It might be that it is fully accessible but no
>>>> harm in asking. For the record I am using the version that is 17 at
>>>> present. Obviously this will change because of the auto update feature
>>>> I've turned on but it will give people an idea on where I am.
>>>>
>>>> I look forward to hearing from users about this browser. LOL I can't help
>>>> saying this but I really like it! Fingers crossed I hope nothing will get
>>>> broken soon!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
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