Tom,
The Mac is accessible with the new Leopard OS. But, you'll have a learning
curve. I think there is a Duxbury version for the Mac, whether you'll have to
buy a complete new version I don't know. But, you will have a learning curve.
Secondly, there are viruses that affect the MAC. With newer versions of
Windows, particularly Windows 7, I don't think the Mac is inherently more
secure. It iws practicably more secure only for the fact that with maybe 10%
of the market, hackers will dedicate more time and effort into writing malware
for Windows rather than the Mac.
----- Original Message -----
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 8:59 PM
Subject: off topic: Switching from Windows PC to a Mac
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outdated.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
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