Steve:
I appreciate what you are saying about the learning curve, and that's one of
the reasons I'm now leaning toward not switching, at least at this time.
With the new job, and constant file swapping, deadlines, etc., that learning
curve may not be something I can readily handle right now.
Thanks also for your thoughts on security issues.
I too don't know about Duxbury for Macs, but a simple call to Don Breda
would quickly answer that question.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: off topic: Switching from Windows PC to a Mac
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:
[log in to unmask]
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outdated.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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