I'm another one in favour of the graphics browser.
unfortunately I'm forced by jaws in to using ms internet exploder.
previously (back when msie and netscape were as accessible, or should that
be as inaccessible as each other) netscape was my browser of choice mostly
just because I found it most intuative when I was new to the web.

I prefer to use mainstream software possible as it makes it considerably
easier to get help be it from friends colleagues internet or work tech
support or anywhere  else.
I'm not a fan of text only browsers any more than  I am of text only web
sites.
it doesn't have to be text only to be accessible.



Adrian Higginbotham,
SURFACE
Salford University, Research Focus on AcCessible Environments.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Sherman, Sarah <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 8:59 PM
Subject: Graphics-based browsers vs. text-based browsers with screen reade r


> My colleague Axel Schmetzke and I are pondering screen reader users'
> preference of browsers. Could you please share, in your experience
(personal
> or otherwise), do you find more people using a screen reader with
text-only
> browsers, or graphics-based browsers? If you use a screen reader, what is
> your preference? If you train others, do you train with the screen reader
in
> conjunction with a text browser, or a graphics browser?
>
> We have found that often, it is much easier to navigate the WWW with a
> screen reader when a text-only browser like Lynx is used. You don't have
to
> worry about structure as much, and anything that Lynx couldn't interpret,
> chances are JAWS (or another screen reader) wouldn't be able to interpret
it
> anyway. On the other hand, graphics-based browsers such as Netscape and IE
> have structural designs that are harder to navigate with the screen reader
> (though if the site is generated with accessibility in mind, it can be
> done).
>
> My apologies for cross-posting. Thank you very much for any experiences
you
> can share!
>
> Sarah Sherman
> Program Coordinator
> Assistive Technology Program
> UW-Stevens Point
> 715-346-4980
>