I agree.  To chose the operating system just like when you buy a computer.
You will never buy anything that you do not need at this moment because
both hardware and software are changing so quick.  If you have to use any
window software, just learn what you need, do not have to be bothered with
other functions or features that you are not going to use because by the
time you have learned, the new version comes.  So if you like DOS, you can
still keep using it, but you may lose some benefit if you dn't care.  When
you have to deal with window, don't be afraid.  If there are some spots on
the screen are not accessible, don't worry.  Just remember, before
PC and speech synthesisors were invented, all blind people could not read
what they wrote on the typewriter.  But they could still do the paper and
got PH.D.

Ren

On Thu, 17 Dec 1998, Dan Tevelde wrote:

> I would like to make a few  comments regarding the list member who
> sharply criticized others for not using Windows.  Although I have made
> the transition from DOS to Windows I recognize that there is a formidable
> learning curve.  Each blind computer user has their own level of
> expertise.  Not everyone may be ready to take the plunge.  Using Windows
> for me is somewhat easier since I have Braille displays in addition to
> speech.  Other people may not be so fortunate.  I found that when I used
> Windows without a Braille display it was a bit more challenging.  I even
> know sighted computer users who still prefer DOS.  I think Windows access
> for the blind will get better as more people use screenreaders, and
> advocate for more accessible software.  However, for some users DOS may
> be adequate for the uses they have for their computers.  I recognize that
> we should try to use the same software sighted people use.  I even
> believe that Windows could become easier than DOS for blind people to
> use.  This has not happened yet.  No one should be criticized for their
> discomfort about switching to Windows.  I still have another computer
> which I happily use in DOS.
> Dan Tevelde
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