Computer Update

[dogriver]

Here's the latest on my new computer. It appears to be only screen readers that do not work with this machine. I've tried SAToGo, Window-Eyes, and my screen reader of choice, JAWS. Other programs install without problem. I'm both getting better and better at using Narrator, and hating it more and more, simultaneously.

It must be something with the display adaptor, it's the only solution I can come up with. If I can ever figure out how to re-enable the integrated video card and disable the ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro, I think I'll try that.

Caroline is really emphasizing that she feels I should brave trying to deal with Dell tech support. What are they going to know about screen readers? I've got an e-mail in to Freedom Scientific, in which I have told them everything I can think of that might possibly be relevant. I can't call them from work, and besides, they work during the same hours I do, basically. This really sucks. First I unknowingly buy a computer that can't be expanded with the goodies I bought for it, then the thing won't even work. It's enough to make a grown man cry, but as it is I feel like such a bungling fool, utterly unable to get the slightest thing right. I feel very much like a money-wasting failure.

Comments

[shazza59.livejournal.com]

My only concern about Del tech support is the, errrr, well uh, the fact that English is, in all likelihood, the second language of 99% of the level1 staff. Has FS responded to you yet? Because if it's a display or adapter problem, and they can tell you what to do to rectify it, that might be better.
If you must go through Del's support, remember they stick to a script, and they're going to want all the relevant info about the system.
Hugs and good luck!