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There are many types of talking software from PC to voice over and Snow Leopard on Mac, but the one I prefer is <a href="http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/jaws-downloads.asp">JAWS</a> talking software, though Snow Leopard on Mac is coming in close.<br>
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I have used JAWS (by Freedom Scientific) since the late 1990's. Several
things I appreciate greatly about the company are the constant work on
updating their product so it is always compatible with what is new
coming out. This causes great chagrin to many as a new license runs
about $1000. I highly recommend getting the SMA (software maintenance
agreement), which are a fraction of the cost and can keep your software
up to date far less expensively. You really need to upgrades to keep up
with the constant changing software products you want on your machine
and Internet.<br>
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Another huge feature of this company is the support. If you need help
loading this product or it has developed a hiccup--unexpected problems
while using--they will help you resolve the problem.<br>
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However, the biggest feature is the ability to go anywhere and do
anything. Truly, I can go anywhere on this machine and access anything I
need. They are also constantly finding more ways to access those nasty
Internet sites, where web designers have no idea how to use
accessibility features...well JAWS is still inaccessible there too, but
the additional commands they come up with make navigating the Internet a
great experience.<br>
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For the person who wants to try before they buy, you can go to this link <a href="http://www.freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/jaws-downloads.asp">JAWS</a>
and download a free 40-minute version for yourself right now. When you
run out of time, turn off your computer and every time you turn it back
on, you get 40 more minutes. Make sure you learn some of the basic
commands to truly give this a go. There are several lessons in this blog
to help you on your way. Even if you have an older version than JAWS12,
update an additional copy anyway to try the differences. You never
know, you might have an upgrade you did not even know about, When you
install, if you do, JAWS will just take over the old JAWS and do the
upgrade for you.<br>
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Have fun!</div><div> </div><div><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Brush Script MT';COLOR:black;FONT-SIZE:18pt;"><font color="#4040ff"> Denise </font></span></div><div><span style="FONT-FAMILY:'Brush Script MT';COLOR:black;FONT-SIZE:18pt;"></span> </div><div>Denise M. Robinson, TVI, Ph.D. <br>Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired<br>TechVision-Independent Contractor</div><div>Specialist in blind programming/teaching/training</div><div>509-674-1853 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:deniserob@gmail.com"> deniserob@gmail.com</a></div><div> </div><div><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blindgeteducated.blogspot.com/">http://blindgeteducated.blogspot.com/</a></div><div> </div></div></body></html>