Hello all.

I know that this post is "off topic", so I'll start right off the bat by 
asking anyone with info to reply to me privately at:

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I'm getting to the point where I need to seriously think about replacing my 
home PC.  I have always heard good things about Macs as compared to Windows 
machines, but kept putting off trying a Mac out, since I am currently using 
all windows-based machines, and have an SMA for Jaws.  I also  have the 
Duxbury Braille translation software for Windows.

My Jaws SMA will be up this year, and my version of Duxbury is getting 
outdated.

A lot of people tell me that Macs are much easier to use, and less 
virus-prone than Windows machines.  In addition, I have heard that the 
newest Macs have a built-in speech screen reading program, that is fairly 
comparable to Jaws.

Obviously, if I were to get a Mac, I'd have to worry about compatibility 
between the home Mac, and my windows-based machine at work.  I also need to 
know if the Duxbury Braille translation program has a version that works 
with macs.

There's lots to think about here, but I thought I'd start with getting input 
from you guys.  I didn't think it'd be appreciated if I posted this quiry on 
the Jaws users list.  (grin)

Thanks for any wisdom you can provide, and again, please reply privately.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ