Re: [orca-list] Wireless networks [was "Re: ADRIANE Knoppix 6.7.0 have been released"]

[Tom Masterson <kd7cyu yahoo com>]

Now all I have to do is figure out where my computer got screwed up 
because ctrl-alt-tab doesn't do anything.

Tom


On Mon, 8 Aug 2011, Christopher Chaltain wrote:

> I don't understand the instructions below. What application are you in
> when you hit F10?
>
> I'm running vinux 3.2.1, which is based on Ubuntu 11.04 and uses the
> Gnome Classic desktop, and if I want to access a wireless network,I do
> the following:
>
> First, I press control+alt+tab until I hear something like "bottom
> expanded edge panel". I then use the tab or shift+tab keys until I get
> to "NM Applet Icon". At this point, I press the space bar to open the
> menu and then down arrow until I hear the network I'm interested in.
> Once I hear the network I want to connect to, I just hit the enter key.
>
> On 08/08/11 12:51, Mgr. Janusz Chmiel wrote:
> > Tami Kinney napsal(a):
> > > Tom,
> > >
> > > If you're using the standard desktop US qwerty keyboard -- or, I believe
> > > the equivalent laptop keyboard -- hit F10 to access the menu bar. You
> > > can then use the arrow keys to move to the notification area to find the
> > > right icon. Mine doesn't announce which notification, icon is the one
> > > for networking, it just says "image," so I have to arrow down to read
> > > the first menu item for a given image to make sure I'm in the right menu
> > > for, say, sound or networking. Once you find the icon for networking,
> > > then you can arrow through the menu items, which will include wireless
> > > networks available to you, and you can find the network you want to
> > > connect to. I found this process a bit confusing at first, and still
> > > have to fumble around in it before I get the right connection. Once it's
> > > done, you're good to go, though and can set the network you want as your
> > > default connection. At the bottom of the menu you reach through the
> > > notification area, there are options to edit networks and a few other
> > > things.
> > >
> > > Sorry I can't be more specific. I'm a relative newbie, too, so still
> > > haven't quite figured out a quicker way without vague fumbling. /smile/
> > > I do need to muck around with my router later on today or tomorrow, so
> > > if I learn anything new and useful, I will let you know.
> > >
> > > Good luck!
> > >
> > > Tami
> > >
> > > On Mon, 2011-08-08 at 10:02 -0700, Tom Masterson wrote:
> > > > I have Ubuntu 11.04 using classic (gnome).  How do I connect to a
> > > > wireless
> > > > network using orca?
> > > >
> > > > Tom
> > > > _______________________________________________
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> > > > orca-list gnome org
> > > > http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/orca-list
> > > > Visit http://live.gnome.org/Orca for more information on Orca.
> > > > The manual is at
> > > > http://library.gnome.org/users/gnome-access-guide/nightly/ats-2.html
> > > > The FAQ is at http://live.gnome.org/Orca/FrequentlyAskedQuestions
> > > > Netiquette Guidelines are at
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> > > >
> > > > Log bugs and feature requests at http://bugzilla.gnome.org
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> > > Visit http://live.gnome.org/Orca for more information on Orca.
> > > The manual is at
> > > http://library.gnome.org/users/gnome-access-guide/nightly/ats-2.html
> > > The FAQ is at http://live.gnome.org/Orca/FrequentlyAskedQuestions
> > > Netiquette Guidelines are at
> > > http://live.gnome.org/Orca/FrequentlyAskedQuestions/NetiquetteGuidelines
> > > Log bugs and feature requests at http://bugzilla.gnome.org
> > > Find out how to help at http://live.gnome.org/Orca/HowCanIHelp
> > Dear users,
> > I would like to inform You, that MR Klaus Knopper have been released
> > new Knoppix version. I would like to recommend You to download Knoppix
> > DVD, because You can run Gnome with Orca fully functioning.
>
>
> --
> Christopher (CJ)
> chaltain gmail com
>
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