[nabs-l] free screen readers

[Ashley Bramlett]

David, do you use NVDA?  Does it work alright with all MS office 
applications?
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> Those of you using free screen readers I'd like to know about them.  I 
>> use Jaws currently and it works well mostly.  I have Windows xp.  But if 
>> a free screen reader can do most functions that will help me out; such as 
>> I can install it on computers I use for volunteering or on a family 
>> member's computer for ocassional use.
>>
>> What's your experience?  What does it sound like?  Does it have multiple 
>> voices?  What applications does it work with?  I want to try NVDA.  Where 
>> do I get it and do i always need to be on the internet to make it work? 
>> How did you learn the commands of the reader?  Other main readers have 
>> tutorials.
>>
>> If I install one and still have jaws on the pc will that work?  I wonder 
>> if it eats up your memory having two screen readers.
>>
>> Thanks
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