I've tought new mac users and it is far easier for them to learn than xp
with jaws or window eyes.
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Subject: [VICUG-L] more on XP, Vista, the Mac, and Linux, why talk about
this stuff anyway?
Hi all,
I read everybody's feedback, and thank you all for your responses.
Here's why I wanted to bring all this up anyway. Many folks who use
computers (both disabled and nondisabled), have not liked Vista, and
Microsoft knows this, because they're losing money on this, so, in 2010,
they will come out with a new operating system, called Windows 7, and who
knows what it will look like. I hope it looks like xp, because it's so easy
to use, with it's desktop, and menu structure, and of course, xp is very
stable, compared to vista.
We will all have to decide what we'll do, for operating systems when the
computers we are using now, well, shal we say, kick the bucket. So, we need
to start thinking about it as blind computer users, even more, because as
you all do, I depend on computers for most of the activities I do daily.
So, for us, it's not just a passing fancy, of, "oh who cares what I'll use."
We need to care about the future and what we'll use, and begin to prepare
now to switch in the future, whenever that will be.
Now, if Windows 7 is to our liking as blind computer users, then we're set,
but, if not, then what will we do? So, instead of waiting till then, we all
need to begin thinking about that day, and preparing, (at least if you like
me, are an xp user), about what we'll do.
Now, if any of you have knowledge about windows 7, let us know what you know
about it. That will help people to make decisions.
As far as Vista is concerned, I don't get into tree views, so, that's out
for me. I want what xp is, a desktop, and a menu structure.
As for Mac, I don't like the finder. I want a desktop, and menus, just like
xp.
What if it's a new user, who doesn't know anything about computers? The mac
and vista, are just way beyond them, because remember folks, this person,
(whoever he/she is), has just turned on their computer, so let's put
ourselves in their place. They want it as easy to use as possible, and
that's why xp is so good, because it's easy to use. There's a desktop,
everything's there, right in front of ya.
Now, for Linux, there are 4 audio files you can listen to, and I will
mention even more, if I find them on the web. But, for now, here's 4 you
can listen to.
The first is from main menu, 7 May, 2003.
http://www.acbradio.org/archives/mainmenu/mm1374.mp3
then, the main menu from 14 May, 2003
http://www.acbradio.org/archives/mainmenu/mm1382.mp3
then, the 3rd part, from Main menu for 21 May 2003
http://www.acbradio.org/archives/mainmenu/mm1393.mp3
and the final main menu, from 11 June 2003,
http://www.acbradio.org/archives/mainmenu/mm1423.mp3
So folks, that's all I have for now. If I come up with more, I'll let you
all know.
Harry
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