[nabs-l] Windows 8.1 with JAWS

[Justin Young]

I'm in the process of getting JAWS 15 and from Brice's email it sounds
like it would work which is good to hear!  I'm not familiar enough to
know, but what is the difference from Windows 8 to 8.1?  Is 8.1 better
than 8?  I've read that was the hope at least.

Thanks again,

Justin

On 3/23/14, Brice Smith <brice.smith319 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi, Justin.
>
> JAWS 15 and Windows 8.1 work fine together. You can tackle the
> learning curve by spending 10-15 minutes with Freedom Scientific's
> help files. If you are in a pinch, your old favorites, such as
> WindowsKey+M/D, will still take you to your standard desktop. The
> Windows key will bring up a new tiled grid start menu interface, and
> you can arrow among a selection of programs or type in an application
> in the search box. WindowsKey+X will bring up a standard context menu,
> where you can get to shortcuts such as your file manager, control
> panel, and programs and features.
>
> I think there's some fear and exaggeration when people say to stay
> away from a new operating system or program. Yes, Windows 8.1 is new,
> but you can handle it. You will want JAWS 14 or later for Windows 8.
> Otherwise, Beth's suggestion of NVDA might serve you well.
>
> Brice
>
>
> On 3/22/14, Justin Young <jty727 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi All!
>>
>> Hope you are doing well!  I was wondering if any of you use the
>> Windows 8.1 operating software with JAWS?  If so, how well does it
>> interact with one other?  I am looking into getting a new system and
>> am asking your feedback.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Justin
>>
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