I have found that I need more than one screen reader, because nothing is the
best at everything.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Kiehne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: screen readers
>I just wished Window Eyes would work with copytrans manager like it does
> with NVDA.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob, K8LR
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 7:39 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: screen readers
>
> Hi,
>
> I have the latest NVDA release and it has improved a lot over previous
> versions. I do not use NVDA as my primary screen reader, but it is a good
> backup program. I use Window-Eyes as my primary screen reader, but NVDA
> works quite well.
>
> Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 10:27 AM
> Subject: Re: screen readers
>
>
> Lou,
>
> Massive improvements have been made to the NVDA program in recent years.
> So, I think you will find it is substantially better now than it was even
> a
> couple of years ago. That is why I am seriously considering switching over
> to it. I tried it back when it first came out, and was not very impressed,
> but I was comparing it at that time with JAWS. However, I have been
> following its development, talked with Riley about it and think it is time
> to give it another try.
>
> It can be put on a USB drive and access it from the USB drive. I know JAWS
> can be accessed that way too, but you have to pay extra for that feature.
>
>
> Ron, K8HSY
> At 10:16 AM 12/23/2012 -0500, you wrote:
>>Many thanks, Ron and everyone. I downloaded NVDA years ago but I think
>>it's
>>time to give it another try. Especially with a SAPI 5 voice. 73 and
>>peace
>>to all! Lou WA3MIX
>>Lou Kolb
>>Voice-over Artist:
>>Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations
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>>www.loukolb.com
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 9:57 AM
>>Subject: Re: screen readers
>>
>>
>>> Re Free Screen Reading Programs...
>>>
>>> I am hearing really positive feedback about the NVDA screen reading
>>> program
>>> which is entirely free. I am not using it, but I am sure thinking
>>> seriously
>>> about switching over to it instead of shelling out bucks all of the time
>>> on
>>> this JAWS program. The one person I know who uses the NVDA screen
>>> reading
>>> program is Riley, KL3RH; so, you can check with him to see what he tells
>>> you about it. I think he uses JAWS too.
>>>
>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>
>>> Dr. Ronald E. Milliman, retired Professor Western Kentucky University
>>>
>>> Chair, American Council of the Blind Public Relations Committee
>>>
>>> Chair, American Council of the Blind's Monthly Monetary Support Program
>>> (MMS) Committee
>>
> Dr. Ronald E. Milliman, retired Professor Western Kentucky University
>
> Chair, American Council of the Blind Public Relations Committee
>
> Chair, American Council of the Blind's Monthly Monetary Support Program
> (MMS) Committee
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