[stylist] S & S article idea

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

Anyone up to the challenge?

Robert, could Wes do something like this if we asked? I don't know him
well or if he would do it.

Bridgit

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert
Leslie Newman
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 12:05 PM
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WOW yes, a comparison article would be super nice! So I too think this
is a very good idea. I as a blind writer, need to know of available
tools of the trade. And I as a JAWS user, I would like to learn what
other screen readers offer. 

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:44 AM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] S & S article idea

My thought was that most our readers use screenreaders, many JAWS. And
since JAWS has a new version out with some special features, some may
find it interesting and informative to learn how to best utilize this
program when writing. I'm in no way against articles discussing other
programs in the same way. It's just that this is an upgraded version,
and if anyone has hands-on experience, they could address how to use
this program when writing.

And I'm in no way supporting one program or way over another, but JAWS
is the screenreader officially sponsored by the Federation, and S & S is
a Federation publication, so... I see no problem. And again, I welcome
any article addressing how programs specific to blind people,
screenreaders and magnification, can be used to their full benefit when
writing.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Homme,
James
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 9:44 AM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] S & S article idea


Hi,
This is just an opinion. I feel that this is opening up a can of worms.
We could say that JAWS 15 has the nice new features for Windows 8, then
someone else could say that NVDA has had that feature for a year, and
someone else could say that Window-eyes has this feature or other, and
well, I think S and S should stay away from such things unless some
screen reader feature helps someone write better for some reason.

Thanks.

Jim



-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
Pollpeter
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 2:02 AM
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Subject: [stylist] S & S article idea

It would be great to have an informative article about JAWS 15 for the
winter or spring issue of S & S. Anyone interested in writing such an
article can contact me.

Bridgit P


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