[blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?

Wed Jun 16 16:10:07 UTC 2021

Hi all.

For my part, I have still been working through this with my friend.
It's tough, because I need to connect with him when it starts acting
like it's going to crash, and he needs to be available, and it needs
to be soon enough so that the computer doesn't crash before he gets
on.

Also, while it would be convenient to blame Vespero, it appears to be
happening with both NVDA and Jaws.

What we've been able to determine so far is that it is definitely a
memory leak. The ram usage slowly creeps up, but when looking at the
different processes, Windows does not show that any particular process
is using a lot of memory. Anyway, we plan to keep digging.

For reference, I am using a 2020 XPS 13 with 16GB of ram. I did not
experience this issue on my 2016 XPS 13.

Will keep everyone posted.

Aaron

On 6/16/21, Sanho Steele-Louchart via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> All,
>
> Any update on how we might fix the problem with consumer-class Dell
> computers lagging and crashing with screen-readers?
>
> Warmth,
> Sanho
>
> On 6/12/21, Aaron Cannon via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I don't mean to pile on to this thread, but I also have a Dell for work (I
>> use my machine primarily for software development) and I am seeing the
>> same
>> thing as the rest of you. My machine gets very slugish after about 3 or so
>> hours of usage, and if I don't reboot promptly, it will crash with out of
>> memory errors, even though the task manager shows that there is plenty of
>> memory. I ran a ram tester a couple days ago, thinking this was possibly
>> unique to my machine. It's actually nice to know it's not just me with
>> this
>> problem.
>>
>> A good friend of mine, who is a very talented IT professional with a nack
>> for figuring out very complex issues like these,  promised he would take a
>> look this week.
>>
>> I'll absolutely let you know if we find anything.
>>
>> As for the sound drivers, I had to completely uninstal all Dell audio
>> drivers to get my sound to sound normal through headphones and the
>> speakers.
>> I still experience the occasional audio choppiness, but nothing I can't
>> live
>> with.
>>
>> I love the small formfactor of my XPS13, and I really hope I can solve
>> this
>> issue.
>>
>> Aaron
>>
>> --
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>>
>>
>>> On Jun 11, 2021, at 21:23, Nicole Poston via BlindLaw
>>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I would concur with the Lenovo and HP computers.  I am a Zoomtext user
>>> and have had great success with Lenovo computers at home and HP computers
>>> at work.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Tai Tomasi via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: tai.tomasi8 at gmail.com
>>> Sent: Fri, Jun 11, 2021 9:51 am
>>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>>
>>> Agree RE the quality of Dell computers lately. I have an HP Spectre X360
>>> and
>>> it is wonderful! I've had it for five years and it's still going strong
>>> with
>>> no issues. The Dell I have for work is definitely more sluggish, and its
>>> sound drivers  cause issues with JAWS after each and every sound driver
>>> update. When this happens, I have to tinker with sound settings. I highly
>>> recommend investing in HP or Lenovo computers.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Singh, Nandini
>>> via
>>> BlindLaw
>>> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:53 AM
>>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Singh, Nandini <NSingh at cov.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>>
>>> Adding that Dell products and the company have been on a bit of a decline
>>> right now. HP currently makes better computers and peripherals. Moreover,
>>> it
>>> is often possible to open up the laptop and add in more memory. Memory
>>> itself is relatively inexpensive, and IT support should have someone on
>>> staff who can work with the hardware. I requested my law school's IT to
>>> do
>>> exactly this, among other things.
>>>
>>> In addition to upgrading internet, you may also consider using a wired
>>> connection when feasible, like completing assignments at home. Power not
>>> expended on maintaining a wireless connection can be used for other
>>> things.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rob Hudson via
>>> BlindLaw
>>> Sent: Friday, June 11, 2021 8:40 AM
>>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>>
>>> [EXTERNAL]
>>>
>>> Agree with this. Plus, craigslist and ebay have good deals on computers
>>> all
>>> the time. With the supply chain shortages, this might be the best bet
>>> right
>>> now.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Laura Wolk <laura.wolk at gmail.com>
>>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>>> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:20:38 -0400
>>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>>
>>>> So, I recognize I might be opening up a can of worms here.  But,
>>>> though I do have sympathy with those on this thread, I think it's a
>>>> great reminder of two things.  First, your schools should have, and
>>>> you should be asking for, a computer outfitted with assistive
>>>> technology to deal with these exact scenarios.  Second, if you don't
>>>> like the relationship with voc rehab and the computers they hand out,
>>>> then find another way to get a scholarship so that you can purchase
>>>> your own computer.  State agencies have contracts.  The federal
>>>> government has contracts.  Your eventual employer will have a contract
>>>> or a vetted model of computer that it uses.  It allows them to buy in
>>>> bulk or at reduced prices.  The time spent applying for a $1,000
>>>> scholarship so that you can buy a higher-end computer will be well
>>>> worth it.
>>>>
>>>> The other issue is that this cannot be blamed on Vispero, completely
>>>> anyway.  Screenreaders have to be huge in order to be as powerful as
>>>> we need them to be.  And as Rob has pointed out, Vispero can't control
>>>> the bloated nature of windows, or the resources that Chrome hogs, or
>>>> the fact that Microsoft develops subpar, inaccessible products.
>>>>
>>>>> On 6/11/21, Rob Hudson via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> https://winaerotweaker.com/
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: Seif-Eldeen Saqallah <seifs at umich.edu>
>>>>> To: Blind Law Mailing List <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182 at opopanax.net>
>>>>> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:02:20 -0400
>>>>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Do any of you use ZoomText or fusion?
>>>>>
>>>>>> Can you please suggest a link for Winaero?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Warmly,
>>>>>> Seif
>>>>>>
>>>>>
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