Anthony:
Well, not to prolong this thread, but Jaws 11 is worse than 10, in my
opinion, especially when it comes to focus issues and newer applications
that FS doesn't support.
Nevertheless, I am quite torn as well regarding what would be best for a new
computer. Whatever I do, there will be a definite learning curve. I
suppose I could try Window Eyes, but that certainly won't eliminate the
necessary evil of a learning curve.
I am finding out that there is some sort of hybrid computer that you can get
out there that combines both Windows and Mac features, but I don't know much
more about it right now. I don't know if they do that by somehow
partitioning the hard drive, but I'll let you know if I find out more.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Mac users list
> Hi Tom;
> I have had it with Jaws also!
> I am still using Windows XP. Home.
> I am using a Dell laptop that's.about five years old.
> And, Jaws has it's focus problems.
>
> I think in today's world Windowws is a necessary evil.
> Taking all this in to considderation, iam torn between a Mac or,
> WindowEyes.
> Any ideas?
> Thanks in advance
> Anthony
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 30, 2009, at 12:54 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Anthony:
>>
>> Now that I think about it, you were the guy who sent me the Mac info
>> before.
>> Thanks so much for sending it again, and I'll try not to loose it
>> this time!
>> HI! HI!
>>
>> I do not want to belabor this "off topic" thread on the list, but I
>> will say
>> that I am having enough trouble with Jaws 11, and am hearing all
>> sorts of
>> problems with Jaws 11 and Windows 7, that I am re-thinking the idea of
>> looking more seriously at a Mac for our new home computer. I can
>> keep one
>> or two Windows machines handy for a while, while I try to learn the
>> ins and
>> outs of using a Mac with their on-board speech screen reader. Plus,
>> the XYL
>> (who is sighted), seems very interested in the Mac.
>>
>> I am simply getting increasingly frustrated with Freedom
>> Scientific's Jaws
>> upgrades, and their inability or possibly unwillingness to support
>> Thunderbird e-mail and some of the other applications I now havbe to
>> use
>> with my new job.
>>
>> One big stumbling block for me that still exists regarding the Mac is
>> whether my Duxbury Braille translation software, and Juliet Pro 60
>> embosser
>> will work with a Mac, and that may actually end up being a deciding
>> factor
>> against the Mac, at least for me.
>>
>> Will see what happens.
>>
>> I want to thank everyone for tolerating this "off topic" post on the
>> list
>> here, and I won't carry the thread any further, unless I find out
>> something
>> that may benefit others.
>>
>> Happy New Year to all, and thanks once again for a great, friendly,
>> and
>> informative list!
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 4:57 AM
>> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Mac users list
>>
>>
>>> Hi Tom & Everyone;
>>>
>>> For those who are interested, their is a list of Mac users who are
>>> blind.
>>>
>>> The list is at:
>>>
>>> www.mac-visionaries.com
>>>
>>> I'm almost certain that is the correct address.
>>>
>>> You might want to Google it.
>>>
>>> And, at:
>>>
>>> www.blindcooltech.com
>>>
>>> their are a whole host of podcasts that will assist you.
>>>
>>> A lot of those people are very resourceful.
>>>
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> 73 De Anthony W2AJV
>>> [log in to unmask]
>>> ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:18 PM
>>> Subject: Off Topic: Mac users list
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi, folks.
>>>>
>>>> I know this is off topic, so let me acknowledge that right off the
>>>> bat
>>>> here,
>>>> and ask anyone who has the info I'm requesting to reply off list.
>>>>
>>>> A few months ago, on this list, someone gave me a link to a blind
>>>> Mac
>>>> users
>>>> group, and some info on some podcasts of comparisons that have
>>>> been done
>>>> regarding accessability between Macs and windows-based computers.
>>>>
>>>> For some reason, I can't find that info anywhere.
>>>>
>>>> I need to purchase a new home computer, and, even though I'm leaning
>>>> toward
>>>> continuing with a windows-based machine, the Mac is tempting
>>>> enough that
>>>> I
>>>> want to look at it again seriously one last time before making my
>>>> final
>>>> purchase.
>>>>
>>>> Again, please e-mail me off list at:
>>>>
>>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for taking this "off topic" post.
>>>>
>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>
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